Charm abounds in this renovated move-in ready one-bedroom, two full bathroom duplex home. This well laid-out space offers a living and dining area on the 1st floor with a tastefully renovated open kitchen with timeless white cabinetry, stainless appliances and ample counter space. The 1st floor bathroom has also been renovated with a shower and a beautiful vanity. Walk out of your apartments south-facing back door to an incredible shared garden space with two levels of seating, a communal garden and an abundance of flowers and greenery. This is a wonderful place to escape to and reenergize from the hustle and bustle of the city and is a lovely extension of your soon-to-be new home. You can enter the 2nd floor of this duplex via the wooden spiral staircase or through its own private entry. This level offers a bright and cheery generously sized sleeping quarters with hardwood flooring as well as an alcove perfect for a home office, reading nook or a nursery. Enjoy an updated bathroom on this level in a soothing soft color palette with a bathtub. Storage will never be an issue as there are six closets in this captivating home! 342 E. 53rd Street is on a beautiful tree-lined street and is in close proximity to Trader Joe's, WholeFoods, D'Agostino, Morton Williams, and a myriad of great restaurants & shopping. Enjoy a stroll along the East River Esplanade and a swim at the 54th Street Recreation center. Close to transportation E/M/4/5/6 subways and several bus options. This pet friendly coop has bike storage, a virtual doorman system, on-site laundry, a live-in super, a renovated lobby & hallways and the common courtyard garden. Guarantors, co-purchasing, gifting & pied-a-terre's are all permitted. Sublets are allowed after 2-years of occupancy. Financing up to 75% is permitted.