Come discover this early modernist five and a half story building on 49th St located between 2nd & 3rd Avenues. Designed by architect Morris Sanders and completed in 1935 to be used as his live-work space, this lovely and highly praised building was originally built with an architect's studio and office on the ground floor and two large apartments above. The first apartment, a duplex is located on the second and third floors and is made up of a living area with a fireplace, a charming recessed balcony and wall of glass block windows. A second room a reception area, once a kitchen and two rooms follow. A curved staircase leads to the second floor where you will find three more rooms and three baths. The second residence is a triplex located on the fourth, fifth and sixth floors. The spacious living room features a lovely fireplace and a recessed balcony framed by another wall of glass block windows. The second floor of the triplex has an expansive main bedroom adorned with another charming fireplace. A large bath at the entrance of the bedroom is followed by additional two bedrooms and a full bath. The Sixth (top) floor encompasses a bedroom, a full bath and a huge South facing, wood-decked outdoor roof terrace. Bring your architect to discover all the possibilities of this incredible property. Showings by Appointment Only.