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Key Details
Property Type Condo
Sub Type Stock Cooperative
Listing Status Active
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 500 sqft
Price per Sqft $698
Subdivision Lenox Hill
MLS Listing ID 1029617
Style Mid Rise
Bedrooms 1
Full Baths 1
Maintenance Fees $1,298
HOA Y/N No
Rental Info No
Year Built 1900
Lot Size 0.528 Acres
Acres 0.5277
Property Sub-Type Stock Cooperative
Source onekey2
Property Description
BRING YOUR CONTRACTOR AND DESIGN TEAM.
Available for the first time in decades, this sun-filled one-bedroom residence at the iconic Cherokee Co-Op presents an opportunity to create your dream home in one of the Upper East Side's most celebrated landmark buildings. Held by the same family for decades, the apartment is ready for its next chapter and requires a complete renovation, making it an exceptional opportunity for buyers seeking to customize every detail of their next home.
Perched on the sixth floor (walk-up) of this magnificent Beaux-Arts cooperative, the home features soaring ceilings, oversized floor-to-ceiling windows, beautiful southern exposure, and two private balconies with partial East River views. Enjoy morning coffee or unwind in the evening while taking in the breeze and the neighborhood's tranquil tree-lined surroundings. Seasonal East River Views from your balconies.
The residence offers a true blank canvas for a full renovation, allowing you to restore its pre-war character while incorporating modern finishes and conveniences. Excellent built-in closets provide abundant storage throughout. The board will allow residents to install in unit Washer Dryer!
Designed by renowned architect Henry Atterbury Smith, The Cherokee is one of Manhattan's most architecturally significant pre-war cooperatives, known for its distinctive courtyards, European-inspired design, and timeless elegance. Building amenities include a live-in superintendent, overnight security, bicycle storage, central storage, beautifully landscaped courtyard, and a newly renovated laundry room. Gas, electricity, heat, and hot water are all included in the maintenance.
The building welcomes pied-a-terre, parents purchasing for children, co-purchasers, guarantors, and pets (2 dogs, 2 cats or 1 of each), making it an exceptionally flexible ownership opportunity.
Ideally located just moments from John Jay Park, the East River Promenade, and Carl Schurz Park, the home is surrounded by some of the Upper East Side's finest restaurants, cafe, and gourmet markets. Neighborhood favorites include Uva, The Penrose, Mission Ceviche, Quality Eats, and THEP Thai, while Citarella, Agata & Valentina, Whole Foods, Fairway, and the beloved Orwashers Bakery are all nearby.
Whether you're searching for a primary residence, pied-a-terr, or a rewarding renovation project in a landmark Upper East Side building, this is a truly uncommon opportunity to transform a long-cherished home into something extraordinary. Monthly maintenance is $1,299 - building requires at least 20% down-payment on mortgages.
Location
State NY
County New York (manhattan)
Interior
Interior Features High Ceilings, Open Kitchen
Heating Radiant
Cooling Wall/Window Unit(s)
Flooring Hardwood
Fireplace No
Appliance Range, Refrigerator
Exterior
Parking Features None
Utilities Available Cable Connected, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected
Garage false
Building
Story 6
Sewer Public Sewer
Water Public
Structure Type Brick
Others
Senior Community No
Special Listing Condition None
Pets Allowed Yes
Nearby School & Business
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