136 East 64th Street Upper East Side Apartment For Sale

The charming five room, cooperative apartment is a classic prewar gem, set back from the street and pin-drop quiet. The traditional 9’3” beamed ceilings and original architectural details such as elegant crown and baseboard moldings have been retained throughout this lovely home. Designed by noted American architect George F. Pelham and built in 1928, 136 East 64th Street is a highly regarded white glove prewar cooperative located on one of the Upper East Side's loveliest tree-lined streets. Pelham, who also designed the Plaza Athenee hotel, created one of the neighborhood’s most beautiful lobbies. The highly desirable location at East 64th Street between Lexington and Park Avenues falls within the boundaries of the Upper East Side Historic District and is convenient to Central Park, a variety of schools, fine shopping, dining, and cultural institutions. The elevator landing, effectively private as the neighboring apartment was combined with another unit and uses a different elevator, opens to an oversized Entry Foyer. An elegant south-facing Living Room with a wood-burning fireplace separates the Bedroom wing from the formal Dining Room and windowed Kitchen. The serene Primary and Secondary Bedrooms enjoy excellent proportions, feature en-suite windowed Bathrooms and ample closets and are extremely quiet. The Dining Room, ideally suited for formal or informal entertaining, accommodates seating for up to ten. The adjoining windowed Kitchen includes ample counter and storage space and a Service Entrance. 136 East 64th Street is a white glove cooperative known for its impeccable service, with a superb full-time staff which includes 24-hour Doormen, Porters, and a Resident Manager. Private storage transfers with the apartment. The building is pet-friendly and considers pied-a-terre purchases on a case-by-case basis. Washer/Dryers and air conditioning are permitted. Financing of up to 65% of the purchase price is permitted. There is a 2 percent Transfer Tax, payable by the Seller. There is currently in place a monthly Assessment of $513.54 ending September 2025.