Credit: Niko Strbac for The Corcoran Group
For pre-war co-op enthusiasts , this $1,500,000 Upper East Side co-op may fit the bill. The one-bedroom home at 170 East 78th Street has super-tall 13-foot ceilings, a wood-burning fireplace, and floor-to-ceiling built-ins, with the top shelf accessible via library ladder. The oversized casement windows provide a picture-perfect view of the tree-lined city block below.
The home measures just 1,000 square feet, but feels more spacious due to its split layout. On the first level is a dedicated living and dining room, with stairs leading to the bedroom, bath, and kitchen.
At the end of the hallway is the sunny, windowed kitchen, which has enough space for a small breakfast nook.
The well-proportioned bedroom, measuring 13 feet by nearly 12 fe