Situated on a tree-lined townhouse block between 3rd and Lex, come experience a light-inspired and serene corner apartment at the Romanesque-style Barbizon 63 located at 140 E 63rd Street. Built in 1927 as a hotel, this white-glove building has been converted into chic condominiums located in the heart of Lenox Hill.A rare opportunity, 4MN is simply a gem. The 1 bedroom, 1.5 bath apartment has two exposures, rosewood floors, crown moldings and French casement windows.Charm lies within with views of neighboring backyard gardens and Living room windows frame the trees-tops with southern and eastern exposures. An open kitchen and living area layout offers great options: work-from-home, entertaining and/or dining space. The gourmet kitchen is outfitted with custom cabinetry, quartz countertops, Viking stovetop, oven and microwave, and Liebherr refrigerator.

A cozy bedroom with generous walk-in/custom-fitted closet and ensuite bathroom makes the space feel luxurious. Serene southern exposures and garden views enchant. Exclusive to 4th floor residents only, there is a private terrace footsteps away complete with umbrella adorned tables-ideal for dining,reading and relaxing. Laundry room is on this floor as well.

History at your doorstep: The Barbizon first opened as a residential house for women in 1927 and was subsequently converted into apartments in 2005. Barbizon 63 - formerly known as the Barbizon Hotel for Women - contains 65 residences that range from one-bedroom condominiums to duplex penthouse units, with the latter offering residents more than 5,300 square feet of living space.

Residents have access to a wide array of amenities including a 24-hour doorman and concierge, live-in resident manager, residential lounge and dining room, catering kitchen, library, 20-seat screening room and conference room, not to mention a private residential entrance to Equinox Gym & Spa (with original Barbizon indoor pool) on Lexington Avenue and 63rd Street.

Close to Central Park, the many shops and restaurants in the Upper East Side, The Barbizon is also near transportation hubs: the recently remodeled F and Q train station and, across the street at 63rd St., the N, R, W, R, 5 and 6 trains at 59th Street.