50 E 77Th St

Built in 1930, this 15-story prewar cooperative occupies a prominent Upper East Side block adjacent to the Carlyle Hotel. The limestone-and-brick façade reflects period Art Deco detailing and the building was conceived to read as a companion to the neighboring hotel. With just 19 residences—primarily two- and three-bedroom layouts—the scale is intimate compared with larger Manhattan towers. Units feature classic prewar elements: high ceilings, formal entry foyers and galleries, generous separate dining rooms, built-ins, multiple closets and walk-in wardrobe space. Many homes include original details such as herringbone or hardwood floors, wood-burning fireplaces, paneled libraries and large windows with open city or park-facing exposures; several apartments retain staff rooms or service entrances and small private outdoor terraces under 60 sqft. Common life is white-glove: a full-time doorman, live-in superintendent, secured elevators and longstanding staff maintenance. Through a private corridor, residents may access the Carlyle Hotel’s fitness and spa facilities, dining venues, room service and other hotel conveniences on a pay-per-use basis. The coop allows pied-à-terres, permits pets subject to house rules, and typically permits 25% financing; a transfer/flip tax applies. Storage and bike facilities are available, and the building’s location puts Central Park, high-end shopping and cultural institutions within easy walking distance.