242 E 19Th St

A 16-story, art-deco prewar cooperative completed in 1929, this full-service Gramercy building is characterized by classic masonry façades, beamed high ceilings and traditional lobby and elevator service. Units are predominantly one- and two-bedroom layouts (with occasional larger combinations), many retaining original prewar details such as hardwood floors, oversized casement and double-hung windows, built-in cabinetry, decorative moldings and working wood-burning fireplaces. Apartment interiors commonly feature formal entry foyers, separate dining rooms or dining areas, windowed kitchens with pantry space, walk-in closets and windowed bathrooms; several homes offer private outdoor space or garden-facing exposures. Shared amenities emphasize urban convenience and light communal life: a 24-hour doorman/elevator operator, resident manager, landscaped roof deck with city views, bike room, laundry facilities, private storage (fee/ waitlist), and a garden. Building services often include covered utilities like gas and electricity in maintenance on select units. Policies are co-op standard: pets typically allowed with board approval, subletting and co-purchasing permitted under conditions, but pieds-à-terre are frequently restricted. The location sits in the heart of Gramercy, within easy walking distance of Union Square, Stuyvesant Park, multiple subway lines, restaurants and neighborhood shops, supporting a central Manhattan lifestyle rooted in prewar character and full-service building amenities.