137 E 66Th St

A distinguished prewar cooperative on Manhattan’s Upper East Side, this nine-story residence was completed in 1918 and contains a small collection of generously proportioned homes. The architecture and interiors retain classic period detailing: high ceilings, oversized windows, hardwood floors, wood-burning fireplaces, crown moldings and built-in cabinetry. Typical units are large multi-bedroom floor plans—classic four- and five-bedroom arrangements and flexible “classic seven” layouts—many with separate formal dining rooms, eat-in kitchens, pantries, and staff-room niches that reflect their original service-era design. Shared areas emphasize traditional full-service living: an elegant lobby, 24-hour doorman, live-in superintendent, elevator access, planted roof terrace and a modest gym. Practical conveniences include on-site laundry facilities, private storage bins that transfer with apartments, a bicycle room and some private outdoor space such as planted roof decks or small terraces. The building’s management permits pets, pied-à-terre ownership, and limited financing per house rules. Located between Lexington and Third avenues near East 66th Street, the building sits on a tree-lined block a few blocks from Central Park and within easy reach of buses, subways, shopping, restaurants and neighborhood schools. The cooperative’s scale and amenities cater to buyers seeking prewar character combined with full-service urban living in a quiet, well-established residential enclave.