140 East 40th Street is a pre-war art deco GEM! With LOW, LOW, LOW maitnenace this sophisticated residence with both SOUTHERN and WESTERN exposure must not be missed. The apartment features high beamed ceilings, large entry foyer, windowed kitchen and bath, original cast iron tub and subway tiles, 3 huge closets with the original glass art deco doorknobs, magnificent parquet floors, original casement windows that have recently been restored, and partial garden and quintessential NYC views. This apartments is so special, you will not find another with such amazing details anywhere in New York City. This phenomenal building was built by Bien & Prince who also designed the Carlyle hotel. The building features a true Art Deco lobby with Terrazzo Floors, Le Corbusier designed seating, a sleek 1930's fireplace, part time security guard, furnished and landscaped roof deck with spectacular Empire State Building views, central laundry, both storage and bike storage (available via waitlist), package room, two elevators and a live in super. The building is also perfectly situated in close proximity to Grand Central Station for ease of access both uptown and downtown, fine dining, shopping and entertainment. Sorry, dogs are not permitted. Pied- A- Terre and Co-Purchasing are permitted. There is a flip tax of 1.5% paid by buyer.