20 E 74Th St

A mid-century, 16-story full-service cooperative constructed in 1947 and positioned on a treed Upper East Side block near Central Park. The building contains primarily one- and two-bedroom layouts, including convertible junior units and occasional duplexes, many of which have been fully renovated with modern kitchens, marble baths, and custom closets. Interiors commonly feature high ceilings, formal dining areas or eat-in kitchens, built-in cabinetry, walk-in closets, and entry foyers; several homes open to private outdoor spaces ranging from small balconies to larger terraces. Shared provisions reflect white-glove service: 24-hour doorman/concierge staff, live-in superintendent, a windowed fitness room, laundry facilities, bicycle storage and supplemental private storage (waitlists may apply). The cooperative permits pied-a-terres, gifting and, in many cases, pets (typically one dog with board approval), and allows limited financing with a customary 2% flip tax. The façade and scale read as a traditional prewar townhouse block building, contributing to a quiet residential character while sitting steps from Madison and Fifth Avenue retail, museums and Central Park, offering a blend of classic proportions and contemporary apartment upgrades.