400 East 56th Street #19CD

Bring your architect and create a gracious, expansive home with endless possibilities. Residence 19CD is a combined apartment offering approximately 2,300 square feet of generously proportioned living space, with a flexible layout accommodating up to four bedrooms and three bathrooms. Two private outdoor balconies provide exceptional city views: one faces north toward the 59th Street Bridge, while the second faces west, while also showcasing the Chrysler Building and the downtown Manhattan skyline. Upon entering the apartment, a spacious foyer introduces the home and leads to an oversized, light-filled living room with access to a private open-air balcony. An expansive dining area provides ample space for entertaining and could also be converted into a den. The windowed, eat-in kitchen offers abundant counter space and storage. Enjoy the layout as is, or reimagine the space to create the chef's kitchen you've always wanted. Privately situated at the end of the hall, the generously sized primary bedroom suite features five built-in closets, additional storage, and an oversized marble bathroom complete with a large soaking tub and separate shower. The additional bedrooms are also generously proportioned. The second bedroom, located off the hallway, features two large windows and a walk-in closet. A full bathroom conveniently serves the second and third bedrooms, while the fourth bedroom features its own en-suite bathroom. For those who prefer a more formal layout, the third bedroom is ideally positioned to be transformed into a large formal dining room, providing an elegant setting for entertaining. Maintenance includes utilities. **Please note some rooms are virtually staged Plaza 400 is an iconic white-glove cooperative with strong financials and an impressive array of amenities. Residents enjoy a state-of-the-art fitness center, large laundry room, garage, package room, and bicycle storage. The top floor features the Skytop recreational lounge, a heated outdoor swimming pool, and an expansive furnished outdoor deck—an exceptional setting for enjoying panoramic views of the Manhattan skyline. Plaza 400 is pet-friendly and permits guarantors, co-purchasing, trust ownership, parents purchasing for children, and pieds-à-terre. Subletting is permitted with Board approval for three out of five years following three years of residency. Financing of up to 70% is permitted. A 2% flip tax is payable by the buyer. Ideally situated in prime Sutton, Plaza 400 is located on a beautiful residential block convenient to Midtown shopping, the East River Greenway, and multiple subway and bus lines. Whole Foods Market, Trader Joe's, and a variety of neighborhood restaurants are all nearby. Residence 19CD presents a rare opportunity to create a substantial and sophisticated Manhattan home with generous proportions, private outdoor space, iconic skyline views, and exceptional flexibility.