1349 Lexington Ave

The Paulding is a 10-story, 33-unit prewar cooperative constructed in 1922 by Maynicke & Franke, located in Carnegie Hill on Manhattan’s Upper East Side. The masonry building retains hallmark 1920s craftsmanship: beamed ceilings over ten feet, picture moldings, crown moldings, arched entryways, hardwood floors and working wood-burning fireplaces in many residences. Unit mixes include one- to three-bedroom homes, several larger corner apartments and unique maisonette/loft-like plans; layouts range from intact original floorplans with formal parlors and separate dining rooms to fully renovated open-plan residences with modern kitchens and ensuite baths. Common interiors emphasize traditional prewar detail and practical living: a lobby with a private garden entrance, central laundry, bike room, and transferable storage cages. Exterior amenities center on landscaped outdoor space—a planted courtyard with fountain and a roof deck—plus Juliet balconies and private outdoor terraces on select units. The building operates as a full-service, white-glove co-op with a 24-hour doorman and resident manager/superintendent, allowing pets but generally restricting subletting and pied-à-terres; board approval is required for in-unit washer/dryers and financing is typically permitted up to 75%. Situated within walking distance of Central Park, Museum Mile, schools, grocery options and transit, the property blends classic prewar character with amenity comforts tailored to family- and culture-oriented urban lifestyles.