Located in the heart of Carnegie Hill on the Upper East Side's 'Gold Coast', overlooking Madison Avenue and one block from Central Park, this beautiful and bright, two-bedroom, two-bathroom corner home offers an elegant layout, both south and west exposures, great storage, and oversized windows allowing abundant natural light into the home. The lovely home features through-wall air conditioning, custom radiator covers, and laundry. Lovely classic details include a decorative fireplace, pretty hardwood floors with herringbone pattern in the entertaining expanse, built-in storage, shelving, entertaining bar, and pristine wainscoting, crown and baseboard moldings. The large formal expanse features double windows and open living and dining that is great for formal entertaining. The decorative fireplace with exquisite mantle is a lovely centerpiece. Open to a beautiful gallery that boasts floor-to-ceiling built-in storage, open shelving and dry bar, an impressive entry into the home and fabulous for entertaining. The kitchen just off the dining area has a dishwasher and combo washer dryer. Both bedrooms are sun-filled and spacious with great storage space. A hallway full bathroom adjacent to second bedroom also doubles as a guest bath. The corner primary suite features two exposures, a walk-in closet and en-suite full bathroom. This wonderful sun-drenched corner home with its superb 'Gold Coast' location and excellent full-service building provides a gracious layout for both living and entertaining. 49 East 86th Street is a full-service, prewar cooperative building built in 1931 and designed by Pennington & Lewis in the Art Deco style.Amenities include full-time doorman, direct delivery of mail and packages to the apartment, live-in superintendent, bike room, laundry, and storage units. Comprised of about 47 residences on 18 stories and serviced by two elevators. Pets are permitted. $1,500 maintenance rebate per month for 3 years ($54,000). Actual maintenance is $4,256.23. Assessment of $440.08 per month forrecently completed Local Law 11 work. Flip Tax is 2% split between buyer and seller.