In 1930, the supreme collaboration of renowned architect Emery Roth and developer Bing and Bing produced the elegant and sophisticated Southgate Complex. You will be enchanted by the melding of treasured architecture, a terrific location and refined service. One step into this classically refined 2 bedroom 2 bath residence and you will be delighted with its dramatic features such as its grand living room, 13-foot soaring ceilings, gorgeous wood burning fireplace, vintage wide plank hard wood flooring and delightful tree top views along 52nd Street. The 10-foot high living room windows adds to the drama of this home. The foyer is a welcoming space that leads you to a gracious dining area off the updated well-equipped windowed kitchen. The Master bedroom faces south and is pin drop quiet. The bathroom is large and luxurious. The second bedroom, currently used as a library, has its art deco windowed bath en suite with lovely built ins and custom storage. This prewar beauty is sweetly situated in a well-run building in the historic Southgate complex. Southgate is a full-service building with private landscaped garden, storage facilities, bike room, resident manager, and on-site management. The building is pet-friendly and allows pied-a-terre ownership and washer/dryer. Maintenance includes electricity. Located on a lush tree-lined cul-de-sac, this serene neighborhood provides easy access to all that Midtown Manhattan offers. ALL OPEN HOUSES ARE BY APPOINTMENT ONLY! Note: Flip tax is 2%.