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APARTMENT DESCRIPTION:
This spacious corner apartment is flooded with glorious south and west light and has gorgeous direct Gramercy Park and city views. Features include a European-style layout with two bedrooms and two baths, gracious corner dining and living area with a decorative fireplace, soaring 11-foot ceilings with oversized windows, a windowed kitchen, and wonderful original inlaid wood flooring throughout.
BUILDING HISTORY:
34 Gramercy Park East, reported to be the first co-op apartment house in Manhattan, built in 1883, as an early luxury apartment building predating The Dakota, is one of the oldest of its type in the city. Its generous apartments were originally advertised as "French Flats". This magnificent landmark Victorian red brick building was endowed with some of the features of elegant Fifth Avenue private townhouses. Its lobby was originally clad in opulent materials, which continue to be preserved and maintained to this day. Its large apartments were limited to three per floor, ensuring privacy and comfort for its discerning residents.
BUILDING FEATURES:
Capturing the essence of gracious living, this immaculately maintained PreWar, elevator landmark cooperative is located on Gramercy Park East at 20th Street. The building contains 47 spacious apartments, each with a unique layout. 34 Gramercy Park East is renowned for its magnificent, stately exterior architecture, and strikingly beautiful lobby. The buildings warm and attentive staff includes a building manager, 24-hour doormen and porter staff. Residents of 34 Gramercy Park East receive their own key which enables their use of the beautiful and private Gramercy Park, along with their neighbors, members of the Players and National Arts clubs and guests of the Gramercy Park Hotel.
FINANCIALS:
50% cash down, 38% tax deductible. Building Assessment of $618/month