Discover this charming alcove studio apartment, available through an estate sale and sold as is, ideally located on East 57th Street in the heart of Manhattan. This cozy residence offers a thoughtfully designed layout with one bathroom, providing a perfect blend of comfort and functionality. Large windows with northern exposure fill the living area with natural light, creating a bright and airy atmosphere. The alcove provides an ideal nook for sleeping or working from home. While the apartment requires updates, it offers an incredible opportunity to personalize the space and create your perfect home. The building itself is a standout, featuring a lovely blue-brick fa ade and a canopied entrance. Carlton East offers an array of amenities including full-time doorman service, a live-in superintendent, central laundry facilities, two elevators, storage cages for a fee, and free bike room storage. Enjoy flexible ownership with up to 80% financing, co-purchasing, guarantors, pied- -terres, and unlimited subletting allowed after one year of occupancy. Shareholders are welcome to have pets, subject to board approval. Current assessment of $904 per quarter and runs through December 2029. Perfectly situated between Billionaire's Row and Sutton Place, Carlton East combines the charm of quiet residential living with the convenience and vibrancy of Midtown. Whole Foods Market is directly downstairs, while the world-renowned Madison Avenue and 57th Street shopping corridors are just minutes away. With exceptional connectivity, residents enjoy express and local subway service at 59th Street and Lexington Avenue (4/5/6 and N/Q/R lines), E/M service at Lexington Avenue and 53rd Street, and easy crosstown access via the M57 and M31 buses. Don't miss this estate sale opportunity, being sold as is, to transform a charming alcove studio into your ideal home in one of Manhattan's most desirable locations. All information furnished herein is from sources deemed reliable. All information is submitted subject to errors, omissions, change of price prior sale or lease or withdrawal without notice. All dimensions are approximate.