Welcome home to this spacious and sunny high floor pre-war one bedroom with super low maintenance on a prime Upper East Side block. An entry foyer leads you to a light filled living room which features high beamed ceilings, handsome built-ins, a custom window seat with storage, base moldings and beautiful original herringbone floors. The living room currently is designed to allow space for entertaining featuring a full dining room table. Adjacent to the living/dining room is an eat-in kitchen with two southeast exposure windows that allow for a nice breeze. There is lots of storage and counter space for meal prep. There are stainless steel appliances including a four burner stove and Bosch dishwasher. The kitchen also features a double-sink, granite countertops and a breakfast bar.

The oversized bedroom faces north, high over 81st street with plenty of open sky views. The bedroom has strip oak floors, easily fits a king sized bed with room enough for other furniture and has a walk-in closet. The windowed bathroom is renovated with crisp white tiles and an ornate pedestal sink.

140 East 81st Street is a full service 24 hour door person building close to all bus and transit, Central Park, dining and shopping as well as many fine museums. Building amenities include a live-in superintendent, a gym, laundry room, bike room and storage as well as a garden area for residents. Washer/dryers are allowed with board approval. The building permits pied-a-terre and pets are welcome. Maintenance is low and the building does not have a flip tax.