Welcome to this inviting and character-filled pre-war one-bedroom apartment, where timeless details meet endless potential. From the moment you step inside, you'll notice the strong architectural bones that set this home apart-features rarely found in today's new construction. The apartment offers an abundance of closet space, providing both convenience and practicality, along with an en-suite bathroom for added privacy and comfort. A separate dining area just off the kitchen provides the perfect spot for enjoying meals. One of its most distinctive elements is the step-down living room, a classic pre-war design detail that creates a sense of elegance while offering a spacious area for entertaining or relaxing. The photographs have been virtually staged to highlight the possibilities of this home, allowing you to envision how stunning it can become with your personal touch. Whether you're drawn to preserving its charming original character or modernizing it to your taste, this apartment offers a rare opportunity to create a space that is truly your own. With its combination of pre-war charm, functional layout, and customizable potential, this residence is ready to be transformed into the perfect home for its next owner. 225 East 74th Street was built in 1938 and is a well maintained pre-war co-operative nestled in the heart of the Upper East Side on 74th Street between 2nd and 3rd Avenues. Walking inside the formal entrance of this classic Art Deco co-op, you enter a sophisticated lobby, complete with spectacular original details, terrazzo floors and fireplace. This pet-friendly co-op offers a 24 hour doorman, a fantastic live-in resident manager, basement laundry room, bike room, courtyard garden with seating area and storage available for rent. Co-purchasing, parents buying for children, and pied-a-terres, as well as up to 80% financing, are permitted. 2% flip tax to be split between buyer and seller. Perfectly situated between the 6 train on 77th Street and the 72nd Street Q stop, 225 East 74th Street is surrounded by fantastic shopping, nightlife, and restaurants including the famous JG Melon.