12 E 87th St Apt 6A, New York, NY 10128

Just half a block from Central Park, The Capitol sits ideally between 5th and Madison Avenues on 87th Street. 6A is a gracious, split two-bedroom, two-bathroom home with streaming light, generous room proportions and tall ceilings up to 9'9 . This stately home awaits a new chapter, the perfect project for the next owner to imagine a fresh take on pre-war charm. An entry foyer with coat closet leads to a wide reception gallery perfect to hang art and design a seating moment. The combination living/dining room has exquisite custom bookcases, a fireplace, and large windows facing North, all overlooking the treetops of 87th Street. The windowed kitchen has extensive storage and an eat-in breakfast bar. The primary bedroom also faces North over 87th Street with a grand dressing area, walk-in-closet and en-suite bath. Completing this lovely home is a second bedroom, facing South, with ample closet space and its own en-suite bath. Built in 1912 at 8 stories tall, The Capitol was one of the early skyscrapers in Carnegie Hill. This pet friendly cooperative, built of glazed terracotta tiles and Roman bricks in Neo-Renaissance style, has a live-in superintendent and a part time doorman (12pm until 8pm). Washer/dryers, pied-a-terre use, sublets, gifting, co-purchasers, LLC purchases, parents buying for children, and guarantors are all considered on a case-by-case basis. The building allows up to 65% financing and there is a 1% flip tax is payable by the Seller. Note showings are only permitted Monday-Friday from 9am-4pm, and 24-hour's notice to show is requested.

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