342 E 53rd Street

The Duplex Dream! Here is your green GARDEN OASIS in prime Midtown East, perfect for working at home, living and outdoor entertaining. This one bedroom two bath duplex home is one-of-a-kind!Right out of the open layout living area is direct access to an expansive, shared courtyard. Throw some steaks on the grill, pick some tomatoes from the communal garden or get lost in a book under the trees in this very special space. Entry foyer opens into a sizable living/dining & kitchen area on the main level with ample closets and cleaning Italian porcelain tile floors. Kitchen features updated quartz countertops, sleek wood cabinetry, stainless steel appliances and a walk-in pantry. Full modern bath is outfitted with white ceramic subway tiles and a glass-enclosed stall shower. The spacious primary bedroom on the second level offers an abondance of closets, hardwood flooring, a luxurious bath with soaking tub and an additional alcove for a home office. The south-facing windows overlook the courtyard greenery.Short walk to Trader Joe's, Whole Foods, D'Agostino, and a myriad of great restaurants & shopping, East River Esplanade, 54th Street Recreation Center with swimming pool. Close to transportation E/M/6 subways and crosstown 49th and 57th Street buses. Zoned for P.S. 59, a blue ribbon public elementary school.This boutique co-op has bike storage, virtual doorman system, on-site laundry, live-in super, renovated lobby & hallways, and the common courtyard. Sorry, No pets. Board approval is required.