322 East 57 Street   Unit 8/9B

An Old World Background With A Modern Point Of View

This picture book story begins in the entry gallery off of which all activity flows. Directly ahead, the eye is drawn to a magnificent living room with a double height ceiling and a wood burning fire place. The two 14' north facing windows generate tremendous light. The 30'x26.8' living room is perfect for entertaining. To the left of the entry gallery is a library/fourth bedroom, adjacent to it, is a full bathroom. There are three additional bedrooms. Two bedrooms share a bath while large master bedroom suite accommodates a sitting area by the wood burning fireplace. There is a very luxurious master bath in marble. Closets are abundant throughout this apartment. Every detail in this home has been considered through the custom designed kitchen and bathrooms. There is an additional multipurpose room which is located on the second floor of the building. The duplex is simply unforgettable and must be seen.

322 East 57th Street, built in 1929 and completed in 1930 is one of the most storied co-ops in New York City. It was designed by architect, Harry M. Clawson of Caughey and Evans, the same architects who designed and built the Hampshire House. 322 East 57th Street is known for its soaring double height living rooms and neo-Classical limestone facade. It is a widely admired architectural gem and one of the most elegant and prestigious co-ops in Manhattan. Originally, built as a 22 story residential hotel, it was re-zoned as residences in 1939 and converted into a co-op in 1959.