3 E 77th St

A distinguished prewar cooperative on the Upper East Side, completed in 1927 and rising 16 stories, this Rosario Candela–era property exemplifies classic Manhattan residential architecture. The building’s façades and interiors retain original period detailing—high ceilings, decorative moldings, herringbone and hardwood floors, and working fireplaces—while many apartments have been modernized with new windows, through-wall HVAC and in-unit washer/dryer installations. Typical homes are two-bedroom layouts with gracious entry foyers, separate formal dining rooms or libraries, abundant closet and pantry storage, and multiple exposures that deliver strong natural light. Common areas are full-service and finely appointed: a 24-hour doorman and resident manager, elevator attendants, maid and laundry services, and a staffed private dining room/restaurant with an in-house chef. Residents also have access to a rooftop health club and landscaped roof terrace with panoramic city views, private storage, and communal entertaining rooms (the Georgian/Candela Suite). The coop’s policies are buyer-conscious: pied-a-terre ownership and pets are permitted, financing is generally not accepted, and transfers carry a buyer-paid flip/transfer fee. Location is prime — seconds from Fifth Avenue and Central Park — offering a quiet side-street ambiance with immediate access to museum, shopping and cultural amenities.