509 E 77Th St

The Cherokee is a landmarked, six‑story prewar cooperative complex on Manhattan’s Upper East Side originally completed in the early 20th century. Built in a Beaux‑Arts vocabulary, the masonry façade and interior detailing reflect period craftsmanship; notable communal features include Guastavino‑tiled vaulted passageways, planted interior courtyards and open stairwells that bring light and air into the center of the block. Apartments are primarily studios and one‑bedrooms with high ceilings, large floor‑to‑ceiling casement windows and hardwood floors; many layouts incorporate open kitchens, built‑in millwork and multiple exposures, while a range of private outdoor spaces—Juliet balconies, full balconies and modest terraces—are common. The building operates as a co‑op with a live‑in superintendent, package room, central laundry, bicycle room and rentable private storage; utilities such as gas and electricity are often bundled into maintenance. On the roof and at grade there are communal roof decks and a landscaped courtyard, and the property allows in‑unit washer/dryer installation subject to approval. The cooperative’s governance is flexible by Upper East Side standards: pied‑a‑terres, investors, guarantors and subletting are permitted under board rules, and the building is pet‑friendly. Its immediate surroundings include John Jay Park, the East River promenade and convenient transit access via the nearby 6 train and cross‑town buses, placing residents close to recreational waterfront amenities, neighborhood restaurants and grocery options.