Pull your permits and go—all the bureaucratic red tape has been cut: *Re-designated back to residential *Board & DOB architectural plans approved *Now eligible for financing *Green-lit and ready to go! 6-12 months of red tape, attorney fees, Architect revisions, and board meetings, taken care of—all that's left to make this deep value gem glimmer is for you to pull your permits and select your finishes. Approved as a 2 bed, 1.5 bath with in-unit washer/venter dryer and private entrance, this dream waiting to be awakened is brought to market at half its completion value. For those who love a journey, they will be rewarded handsomely, both emotionally and monetarily, to embark. Dont forget the private entrance!!! The neighborhood Whether it's an evening swing dancing at Melody's after dining at The Mark; a cinematic stroll through the autumn of The Park, or a reflective tour of the finest museum art, the neighborhood wants for nothing. After all, Holly Golightly herself is your most charmed neighbor! The cooperative: 142 East 71st Street is a distinguished eleven-story pre-war cooperative designed by renowned architect George Frederick Pelham and completed in 1927. The iconic red-brick façade features arched first-floor windows and an elegant canopied entrance. Complete with a full-time doorman offering white-glove service, private storage included with the apartment, central laundry and a bike room. Pied-à-terres are permitted with board approval and the building is pet-friendly. 50% cash down. Please note: the image is virtually staged, the property is in need of a full gut renovation. The floor plan attached is the proposed and approved architect's rendering.