Bring your designer/contractor to this highly sought after pre-war, luxury co-op building on a Park Block near museums, galleries and shops at the foot of Carnegie Hill.A flexible and fabulous layout awaits in this 2 bed, 2 bath corner apartment, with a large entry Foyer/Gallery and formal Dining room, in an elegant lobbied building with a 24 hour doorman, a concierge and attentive staff AND semi-private elevator banks with only 3 units sharing passenger elevator AND freight elevator. 6E has an open-floorplan feel, centered on the Foyer/Gallery. Reconfigured as a split layout, this unique E line splits the Bedrooms by moving the Dining room to the 2nd bedroom and opening up with mirrored french doors to the Foyer/Gallery. The previous large dining room was used as a large corner Library/Den or 2nd Bedroom. The living room is bright and has a stone fireplace mantel and fireplace.This former designer's home has great touches, with mirrored French Doors and walls heighten the light , original tubs and fixtures and Herringbone Wood Floors in the large rooms.25 E 86th sits one block from Central Park on the corner of Madison, and has a full run of shops on the Ground Level, like Brooks Brothers, Alice & Olivia, Alex Mills, florists and eyewear stores. Also on adjacent blocks are grocery stores, cafes, and galleries (Neue Galerie). Only a few short blocks away are legendary destinations, such as the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the Guggenheim, Cooper Hewitt and Frick Madison. The current price reflects the work needed, but is also a great value when looking at the location and the prices for similar units in the surrounding buildings. . The apartment is in 'Estate' condition and is in need of plumbing and electrical updating, but priced accordingly.Photos with furniture are virtually staged.Washers and Dryers, pets allowed.Seller pays Flip Tax