140 E 40Th St

A 13-story pre‑war co-op in Midtown Manhattan, completed in 1930 and executed in an Art Deco idiom by architects Bien & Prince. The property is primarily studio and one‑bedroom residences characterized by high beamed ceilings, original casement windows, parquet floors and formal entry foyers; many units retain period details such as crown moldings, built‑in bookcases and original tiled bathrooms while others have been sensitively updated with modern kitchens and appliances. Common areas emphasize period character: a terrazzo‑floored Art Deco lobby with vintage seating and a restored fireplace leads to a planted, furnished roof deck with open city and Empire State Building views. Resident conveniences include part‑time lobby/security coverage, a live‑in superintendent, on‑site laundry, bike room, storage rooms (waitlist may apply) and a package room; elevators are modernized. Building policies are co‑operative-friendly: pied‑a‑terre, co‑purchasing, guarantors and parents‑buying arrangements are commonly allowed; cats are typically permitted while dogs are generally not. Located in Murray Hill, the building sits two blocks from Grand Central Terminal and is within easy walking distance of midtown transit, shopping and dining, offering a compact, transit‑oriented urban lifestyle with strong historical character.