340 E 74Th St

A mid-century, 13-story co-op built in 1956–57 that reads as a full-service boutique residence on the Upper East Side. The building’s scale is low-rise by Manhattan standards and contains primarily one-bedroom conversions and a range of two-bedroom layouts created from original Jr.-sized units; interiors commonly feature foyer entrances, separate dining areas, breakfast bars, walk-in closets and hardwood parquet or strip floors. Shared spaces are practical and resident-focused: a staffed 24-hour doorman desk with a live-in resident manager, renovated lobbies and elevators, secured storage and bicycle rooms, central laundry and an on-site garage. The landscaped, furnished roof deck with Wi-Fi and an outdoor shower is a standout common amenity, complemented by building-wide storage options (often waitlisted) and recently refreshed service areas. Units typically have separate formal dining or foyer spaces that can double as home offices, pass-through or windowed kitchens with breakfast bars, and generous closet configurations including pantries and walk-in closets. Many apartments show post-war bones improved by modern upgrades—stone or granite counters, stainless appliances, renovated baths and through-wall A/C—while maintaining layouts that allow for conversion and personalization. Pets, pied-a-terres and co-purchasing are permitted with board approval, and the co-op operates with standard governance terms including flip tax and financing guidelines. Located in Lenox Hill near East 74th Street, the property sits within easy walking distance of Central Park, Carl Schurz and John Jay parks, cultural institutions such as the Met and Frick, multiple subway lines (notably the nearby Q and 6), crosstown buses and neighborhood retail and dining. The building’s comfortable service level and rooftop outdoor space support an Upper East Side lifestyle focused on convenience, storage and light-filled, adaptable apartment layouts.