The Saxony by renowned architect Emery Roth was his first residential building, designed for gracious and comfortable living in 1899. This spacious 8 room, 4 bedroom, convertible to 5 plus 3 full bathrooms, has the perfect layout. Great loft-like entertaining area is located as you enter through an enormous foyer, facing north onto West 82nd through huge windows. The original wood and plaster trim is spectacular, adorning the charming living, formal dining and library/media rooms with decorative fireplaces. The dining room has two sets of beautiful original pocket doors with gorgeous historic plaster moldings on the ceiling. Off the foyer, you will find an updated kitchen with granite counters, washer/dryer, pass thru breakfast bar and eat-in area.Down the gallery hallway, perfect for your artwork, the first bedroom is currently set up as an office but can easily convert back to a bedroom. You will find the corner master bedroom with an oversized custom built closet, decorative fireplace and updated en-suite bathroom at the end of the hall. Additionally, a 5th bedroom can simply be created using the living room which already has a separate door and closet. The entire apartment is wired for sound, has 9'8'' ceilings, hardwood floors and a large storage space that conveys with the property. Located on the second floor, no need to wait for the elevator, an easy one flight up.The building has a part-time door attendant, 3-11PM, 7 days a week, a live-in superintendent, porter, a lovely landscaped roof deck with furniture, playroom/community room, bicycle, and exercise rooms located in the keyed basement. Need 24 hour notice to show.