This elegant, turnkey 8 into 7 room pre-war co-op is located on East 72nd St near Central Park between Madison and Park Avenue. You enter the gracious foyer from a semi-private elevator landing and are immediately led into the large, sunny, well-appointed living room with high ceilings, built-in bookcases, thru- wall AC and a wood burning fireplace. Through the living room is the dining room with a comfortable seating area and a window overlooking picturesque townhouses. The Chef's eat-in-kitchen kitchen has two, large, bright windows, quartzite countertops, custom cabinets, wine storage, Sub-Zero refrigerator, Miele dishwasher, Wolf range and convection oven, and a Bosch washer/dryer plus its own thru-wall AC. Off the kitchen is an office or staff room with a full bath. A private hall off the foyer leads to the living quarters on the other side of the apartment. The spacious, sun-filled Primary bedroom is located on the corner of the building with open views over 72nd Street and Park Avenue. There are custom closets, and a renovated en-suite bath with a large shower stall. There are 2 additional bedrooms both with spacious closets and a shared bath with soaking tub. Sonos sound system, oak floors, fine hardware and classic finishes abound throughout this beautifully maintained home. Built in 1910, 55 East 72nd Street is a prestigious, full service, pre-war co-op with 24-hour doorman and full-time resident manager in the finest area of the Upper East Side. There is a lovely rooftop garden, bike room and private storage room. Pets and Pied-a-terres are permitted. 40% Financing is allowed and a 2% Flip Tax paid is by purchaser