Spectacular views dominate every room of this spacious 42nd floor luxury home. Walls of windows capture the mesmerizing activity of all varieties of water going vessels on the East River as well as beautiful city skyline views south and west. At approximately 1800 sq. ft. with nine ft. ceilings there is a grandeur to this 2 bedroom 2.5 bath home in The Sovereign. The gracious entry opens to a large south facing living room with a south and west facing dining area. Adjacent to the living room is the second bedroom which currently has French Doors opening to the rooms. The primary bedroom has abundant closet space. There are two ensuite marble baths plus a powder room. The large windowed kitchen has a separate laundry area and service entrance for deliveries from a manned elevator. The Sovereign is a full service luxury building with a lobby level gym, valet parking garage with Tesla charges, and year round heat and a/c available. The building is surrounded by well-maintained park like gardens. The lobby is furnished with midcentury classics such as Venini chandeliers and curated modern art. "When The Sovereign was built in 1974, Paul Goldberger of The New York Times noted, "The Sovereign is in the super luxury category." The Emery Roth designed building has a lobby that "extends under the entire building, and there are four semiprivate halls per floor - a welcome (and expensive) alternative to the long, double loaded corridor. Such an arrangement has probably not been used in any New York building since the nineteen-thirties." Then as now, with only two apartments per floor, the residents are treated to impeccable world class service is provided by the staff that includes sentry, doorman, concierge, on-site management, valet parking in the 24 hr. garage equipped with Tesla charges. This mid-century building has an elegant lobby distinguished by Carlo Scarpa designed Venini chandeliers and rosewood paneling." Amenities include a state-of-the-art windowed gym, and manicured gardens surrounding the building. Up to two dogs are permitted, and trusts, and LLC purchases are allowed with board approval.