This delightful duplex is in a prewar building and is part of a 4 building co-op that stretches to the East River. The historic buildings are known as "The Black and Whites" because of the dramatic black painted bricks and white framed windows. This beautiful home is 3 apartments that were combined to create an extraordinary apartment with 2 spacious bedrooms plus a windowed multi-use room that can be an office/den/child's room/nanny/maid's room which currently houses a washer/dryer unit and a separate sink. The apartment has an open kitchen with a chef's stove, marble counter tops and all high end appliances. An open plan kitchen/dining/living area is an entertainer's paradise. The wood burning fireplace in the living room was covered over, but can be easily restored. The apartment can also have direct access to the back garden by installing stairs from the 2nd bedroom straight to the garden. 527 East 72nd Street is located on a wide block in a peaceful cul-de-sac with two charming parks right outside the door. In addition, there is a private garden for the buildings. This established co-op is pet friendly and has a live-in, resident manager and a full-time handyman. There is bike storage, a laundry room and storage available for rent. The building allows pied-a-terres. There is a 3% flip tax split equally between the buyer and seller. Weekday morning showings are best between 9:30-11 AM, and afternoon showings are best between 4:30-6:30PM.