321 E 45Th St

Built in 1960, this midrise cooperative stands 14 stories tall and contains 46 residences, primarily studios and two-bedroom layouts. The façade and massing are typical of midcentury Manhattan residential construction, set on a quiet, tree-lined Midtown East block in the Turtle Bay/Grand Central corridor. Apartment interiors commonly feature renovated kitchens with stone or granite counters, recessed lighting, hardwood or parquet floors, multiple closets and windowed galley kitchens; many units receive strong southern or northern light depending on orientation. Shared building attributes include a staffed part-time doorman (typically late afternoon to midnight), a live-in superintendent, elevator service, on-site laundry and basement storage and bicycle facilities. Outdoor space is an emphasis here: residents have access to a landscaped common garden and a furnished roof terrace with skyline and East River views; some ground-floor units include private gardens or small terraces. Policies favor flexibility for owner-use: pied-a-terre purchases, co-purchasing, parental purchases, guarantors and gifting are permitted, with subletting allowed following a residency period and board approval. Pets are generally allowed with size limits outlined by the co-op; there have been occasional temporary assessments. The location places residents a short walk from Grand Central, multiple subway lines (4/5/6/7/E/M), crosstown buses, supermarkets, restaurants, the United Nations and waterfront running/bike paths.