153 East 57th Street #20B

A Quiet Midtown East Retreat: Move-in-ready One-Bedroom with a Private Terrace, Bedroom Balcony, and Skyline Views This 20th-floor unit offers a rare sense of exclusivity, sharing the level with only one other residence and boasting two private outdoor spaces that frame the skyline from your living room and bedroom. This one-bedroom Co-op is defined by its exceptional light and spacious layout. With approx. 235 square feet of private outdoor space above the city, wall-to-wall windows, and a move-in-ready designer renovation, this airy one-bedroom stands out at Gotham Towne House, a full-service doorman co-op in Midtown East. Step from your bedroom directly onto a serene, north-facing balcony for morning coffee; in the evening, set a table on the living-room terrace as the lights come on across the Manhattan skyline. Tucked away at the end of the hall on an exclusive tower floor near the top of the building, where just two residences share the level, it is unusually quiet and private. The generously proportioned living and dining room, with rich hardwood floors, opens directly onto the southeast-facing terrace room for outdoor dining, lounging, and entertaining. The bedroom easily accommodates a king-size bed with room to spare. An architect and interior design team featured in Architectural Digest redesigned the home and finished it down to the details. The expanded, windowed kitchen features a pantry, a Sub-Zero refrigerator, and a Miele gas range and dishwasher. Custom built-ins provide generous storage and seamlessly integrate the heating and air-conditioning units into the cabinetry, complemented by fully outfitted closets and custom window treatments. A custom-designed lighting scheme features hand-selected fixtures and dimmers throughout for warm, layered light. The enlarged, windowed bathroom offers a sleek, glass-enclosed shower, Keith Haring-designed tile, and a spa-like feel. - 24-hour doorman and concierge, live-in superintendent, and laundry in building. - Monthly Maintenance includes real estate taxes, water, heat, electricity, and cooking gas - Pied-à-terre purchases, co-purchasing, and gifting permitted - Subletting is allowed after one year of residence, for up to five years In the heart of Midtown East, you're at the center of it all. This prime location offers unparalleled convenience, with major transportation hubs, world-class dining, and everyday essentials just moments away. Whole Foods, Trader Joe’s, Bloomingdale’s, and the 59th St/Lexington Ave station (4/5/6/N/R/W) are two blocks away; the Roosevelt Island tram, Equinox, and 59E59 Theaters are nearby. - The Co-op has a 3% flip tax when selling. - Op Assessment: $147.75- 1/31/2027 - Capital Assessment: $99.88- 1/31/2027