146 E 49Th St

A ten-story, 1920 Emery Roth–designed cooperative in Midtown East, this boutique pre-war building contains fifteen two-bedroom units (many marketed historically as one- and two-bedroom layouts) that preserve original architectural character while accommodating modern updates. Typical residences feature high, beamed ceilings, wide and oversized multi-paned windows, decorative fireplaces, crown molding, detailed wood trim, inlaid or plank hardwood floors and gracious foyer-and-dining-room arrangements; several apartments include walk-in closets and generously proportioned eat-in kitchens. Common areas are modest and practical rather than opulent: a renovated lobby and elevator, bike room, basement storage, laundry facilities, package room, and a live-in superintendent. The co-op has consistently liberal policies by Manhattan standards — pets, pieds-à-terre, co-purchasing and guarantors are permitted, with subletting generally allowed after a short residency period and in many cases unlimited thereafter. Location on a leafy block near Lexington Avenue places the building within easy walking distance of Grand Central, the United Nations, major transit lines, shopping and restaurants, delivering a quiet, residential feel amid Midtown’s conveniences.