17 East 97th Street 5-A RARE CARNEGIE HILL GEM Perfectly located one block from Central Park, a glorious opportunity awaits. This is the first offering of an A-line in the Mannados in 12 years! This intimate 24-unit building attracts people who cherish home and laying down roots. 5A is your chance to own a piece of old New York and create the home you have been dreaming of. This corner unit offers 11 windows and beautifully expansive rooms. A 46-ft-long gallery welcomes you and offers the ideal separation between the home s entertaining space and the bedroom wing, as well as providing the perfect backdrop for your cherished artwork. The grandly proportioned living / dining room offers 4 East-facing windows inviting glorious morning light and blue sky to illuminate the nearly 31 ft expanse. Here you have a warm, welcoming place to entertain in style and comfort. The kitchen offers so much space with immense potential to become your dream chef s kitchen. Currently home to a washing machine, huge pantry, loads of cabinetry and a vintage double cast-iron sink which you may wish to incorporate in your new design. Off the kitchen, what was once a staff room, half bath + smaller third bedroom, now offers one large bedroom with an en suite half bath which could easily be expanded to a second full bath. There are 2 substantially proportioned bedrooms residing at the back of the home separated by a large full bathroom. Throughout this nearly 1600 sf home are prewar details, original hardwood floors, over 9 ft ceilings, 6 closets and an uncommonly low maintenance. There is also a huge private storage room in the basement that conveys with the sale at no additional cost. Built circa 1904, The Mannados, is an attractive award-winning Co-operative in Carnegie Hill near Central Park and Museum Mile. Residents here enjoy a live-in Superintendent, central laundry, private storage and a virtual doorman to accept packages. Shredding service is also available in the building an pets are welcome! Conveniently located near the 6 train, cross town buses and endless culinary options from cafes to finer dining. This is a rare and exciting opportunity to live in this historic and beautiful neighborhood at a most affordable price.