343 E 74Th St

The Forum is a 25-story condop high-rise on Manhattan’s Upper East Side, completed in 1987 with 86 current units in varied studio, one-, two- and three-bedroom layouts, including duplex penthouses. Exterior features include landscaped common roof terraces, balconies on many residences, and a small quiet courtyard; garage parking with direct elevator access is available. Interiors range from original 1980s finishes to renovated kitchens with granite counters and stainless appliances; common building traits emphasize high ceilings, herringbone wood floors in many units, generous closet and built-in storage, and in-unit washers/dryers in numerous residences. Building services are full-service: 24-hour doorman, live-in resident manager/super, attended garage, and onsite maintenance staff. Shared amenities focus on wellness and leisure with a 24-hour Cybex-equipped fitness center, separate cardio room, steam room and sauna, plus a prominent landscaped roof deck with city views. The condop structure and long-term ground lease produce comparatively lower purchase prices but higher monthly maintenance, and the ownership model allows investor-friendly rules: no board interview or approval, flexible subletting, pied-a-terres, co-purchasing and gifting are permitted, and financing up to high loan-to-value levels is commonly available. Located near the Second Avenue Subway, local bus lines, parks and neighborhood retail and dining, the building sits on a tree-lined block offering easy transit and Upper East Side amenities.