349 E 49Th St

A six-story prewar cooperative built in 1940, this midtown Manhattan Art Deco residence combines classic architecture with well-maintained common areas. Units are primarily studios and one-bedrooms featuring prewar details such as high ceilings, generous closets, and formal entry foyers that often double as dining or office space. Kitchens range from original galley layouts to updated windowed eat-in kitchens with modern appliances; many units also include windowed bathrooms. Shared building features emphasize full-service residential living: a staffed 24-hour doorman, live-in superintendent/porter, central laundry in the basement, bicycle and supplemental storage options, and landscaped courtyard/garden spaces with small private outdoor terraces available on some units. The co-op’s operations are described as financially stable and management-friendly, permitting pets, pied-à-terres, guarantors, co-purchasing, and gifting. Located in Midtown near the United Nations and multiple transit lines, the property sits on a quieter tree-lined block with convenient access to restaurants, shops, supermarkets and green spaces, offering an urban yet somewhat tranquil lifestyle for residents.