17 East 97th Street #5A

RARE CARNEGIE HILL GEM Perfectly located one block from Central Park, a glorious opportunity awaits. This is the first offering of an A-line in the Mannados in 12 years! This intimate 24-unit building attracts people who cherish home and laying down roots. 5A is your chance to own a piece of old New York and create the home you have been dreaming of. This corner unit offers 11 windows and beautifully expansive rooms. A 46-ft-long gallery welcomes you and offers the ideal separation between the home’s entertaining space and the bedroom wing, as well as providing the perfect backdrop for your cherished artwork. The grandly proportioned living / dining room offers 4 East-facing windows inviting glorious morning light and blue sky to illuminate the nearly 31 ft expanse. Here you have a warm, welcoming place to entertain in style and comfort. The kitchen offers so much space with immense potential to become your dream chef’s kitchen. Currently home to a washing machine, huge pantry, loads of cabinetry and a vintage double cast-iron sink which you may wish to incorporate in your new design. Off the kitchen, what was once a staff room, half bath + smaller third bedroom, now offers one large bedroom with an en suite half bath which could easily be expanded to a second full bath. There are 2 substantially proportioned bedrooms residing at the back of the home separated by a large full bathroom. Throughout this nearly 1600 sf home are prewar details, original hardwood floors, over 9 ft ceilings, 6 closets and an uncommonly low maintenance. There is also a huge private storage room in the basement that conveys with the sale at no additional cost. Built circa 1904, The Mannados, is an attractive award-winning Co-operative in Carnegie Hill near Central Park and Museum Mile. Residents here enjoy a live-in Superintendent, central laundry, private storage and a virtual doorman to accept packages. Shredding service is also available in the building an pets are welcome! Conveniently located near the 6 train, cross town buses and endless culinary options from cafes to finer dining. This is a rare and exciting opportunity to live in this historic and beautiful neighborhood at a most affordable price.