A classic pre-war gem, this sprawling three/four bedroom, four and a half bathroom residence boasts iconic Upper East Side views and exquisite craftsmanship. Thoughtfully laid out to maximize grand entertaining while maintaining tranquil private quarters, this 3,400 sq.ft. stunner presents a rare opportunity in an elegant, sophisticated home at one of Manhattans most coveted addresses. Entering the home via a semi-private landing, you are greeted into a striking gallery with gorgeous millwork and herringbone oak floors. With 10 high ceilings, the gallery serves as the entry point to all parts of this home. Through a double-wide doorway and under an exquisite coffered ceiling, the huge living room features a wood-burning fireplace and overlooks the chic boutiques of Madison Ave. A large, handsome dining room sits adjacent and is serviced by a state-of-the-art chefs kitchen. With its own service entry and top-of-the-line appliances by Wolf and SubZero, the kitchen also boasts a separate, windowed dining area, ample custom-designed cabinetry and a spacious pantry. A staff room with an adjacent full bathroom sits at the rear, and can also be used as an additional storage room. A chic powder room, two generously-sized coat closets and a full laundry room with oversized LG W/D round out the offerings of the public section of this home. The private quarters are accessed by two separate hall passages, ensuring total privacy. Overlooking the treetops and iconic, Neo-Gothic steeple of St. James Church on Madison Avenue, the palatial primary suite also boasts a marble and tiled ensuite bathroom with a spacious rain shower, as well as a large walk-in closet. Currently being used as a part of the primary suite, an adjacent library can also be repurposed as a separate fourth bedroom. It shares a large windowed bathroom with another spacious bedroom, both featuring large walk-in closets. A long hallway lined with several large closets leads you to the northeast wing, where a huge bedroom sits with a windowed ensuite bathroom. Wrapping around Madison from 71st Street to 70th Street, this distinguished limestone building was built in 1928, and is considered to be among the most prestigious addresses in Manhattan. Offering white-glove service, including 24-hour doormen and attendants, this address also offers a complete fitness center, bicycle storage and individual private storage. Located in prime Lenox Hill, 30 East 71st Street is perfectly positioned near the citys best shopping, restaurants and museums and, of course, iconic Central Park. 2% flip tax, paid by the Buyer.