53 E 66Th St

A distinguished prewar cooperative on Manhattan’s Upper East Side, this white-glove building was completed in 1923–1924 and rises ten stories with just 13 large residences. Designed by noted architect Mott B. Schmidt, the brick-and-limestone structure preserves classical proportions, high ceilings, and traditional detailing consistent with early 20th-century luxury housing. Apartments are full-floor and multi-room types—primarily three- and four-bedroom layouts—often entered from semi-private or private elevator landings and featuring formal foyers, separate dining rooms, large living rooms with wood-burning or gas fireplaces, built-ins, and service rooms. Many units retain or have had sensitive restorations of original millwork, 8-over-8 windows, and hardwood floors while incorporating modern kitchens, in-unit washers, and high-end finishes like chandeliers and recessed lighting. Common areas are residential in scale: an attended lobby with round‑the‑clock door staff, a live‑in resident manager/superintendent, a small fitness room, and a planted courtyard/garden area. The building supplies private storage bins and allows pets, pieds‑à‑terre, and partial financing under board rules. Located between Park and Madison Avenues, one block from Central Park, it offers direct access to premier shopping, dining, and cultural institutions, delivering a classic Upper East Side lifestyle with full-service conveniences.