155 E 49Th St

A ten-story prewar cooperative constructed in 1924, this Midtown East elevator building presents classic early-20th-century townhouse scale with layered masonry façade and traditional setbacks. Units range from studios and converted one-bedrooms to larger three-bedroom layouts, many retaining high ceilings, hardwood floors, built-in millwork, and original window proportions; some residences have been renovated with modern kitchens, stone counters, and updated baths. Common areas include an attended lobby with a full-time doorman and elevator operator, a live-in superintendent, laundry facilities, bike storage, and dedicated building storage rooms. Several apartments offer private outdoor terraces or smaller balcony-like spaces. The co-op’s rules are buyer-friendly in several listings: pieds-à-terre, co-purchases, guarantors, parental purchases, and limited subletting are permitted with board approval; cats are allowed while dogs are generally not (service animals excepted). Practical conveniences for daily living—entrance foyers, walk-in closets, pantry and pantry-style storage, and built-in features—are common. Located on a tree-lined Midtown block near Grand Central, the building places residents within walking distance of multiple subway lines, commuter rail access, restaurants, theaters, and cultural institutions that define Midtown Manhattan living.