111 East 56th Street #1202

Sophisticated Prewar Living at The Lombardy 111 East 56th Street, Residence 1202 1 BD 1 BA $449,000 Residence 1202 at The Lombardy presents an exceptional opportunity to acquire a grand, south-facing one-bedroom prewar home offering remarkable volume, radiant natural light, and classic Manhattan elegance. Whether envisioned as a distinguished primary residence, an effortless pied-à-terre, or a high-yield investment, this oversized residence delivers immediate comfort paired with tremendous upside. Past a gracious foyer flanked by generous coat and storage closets, the home opens into an expansive south-facing living and dining salon defined by soaring 10-foot ceilings and substantial proportions. The efficiency kitchen is outfitted with custom cabinetry, an integrated cooktop, microwave, and refrigerator. Privately sequestered, the serene king-sized bedroom suite features a large walk-in closet and an en-suite marble bath with a deep soaking tub and classic fixtures. A rare flexibility in Manhattan co-op ownership: owners can enjoy full white-glove hotel service while in residence and, with minimal cosmetic refreshes, enroll the apartment into The Lombardy's renowned hotel rental program to generate hands-off rental income when away. Commissioned in 1926 by publisher William Randolph Hearst and designed by Emery Roth, The Lombardy stands as an iconic prewar cooperative landmark, celebrated for hosting cultural luminaries such as Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton. Positioned on a prime, tree-lined Midtown East block just moments from Central Park, Fifth Avenue shopping, MoMA, and premier dining destinations, the building provides an uncompromising suite of white-glove services. Building Services & Amenities: 24-hour doorman, concierge desk, and bellman Valet parking and business center Fitness center and on-site beauty salon Daily housekeeping, maid, and linen services available Flexible cooperative structure: pied-à-terre, foreign buyers, corporate ownership, and pets permitted 50% financing permitted