140 E 40Th St

A 13-story, 1930 pre-war cooperative in Murray Hill, this boutique Art Deco building was designed by Bien & Prince, architects of the Carlyle Hotel. The 30-unit property is composed primarily of studios and one-bedrooms that retain period details: high beamed ceilings, original casement windows, parquet floors, built-in cabinetry and generous closet space. The lobby preserves Deco character with terrazzo floors and period seating beside a 1930s fireplace. Common areas include a furnished, landscaped roof deck with Empire State Building views, central laundry, bike room, storage cages, package room, two modernized elevators and a live-in superintendent. Operational features noted in listings are part-time lobby attendants, security cameras and a modest flip tax; pied-a-terres, co-purchasing, guarantors and parent buyers are generally permitted. Building policies are conservative about pets (dogs typically not allowed; cats often accepted). Located two blocks from Grand Central Station and adjacent to Park Avenue, the property offers immediate access to Midtown transit, dining and retail, making it well-suited to commuters and those seeking a compact, character-rich urban home.