Soaring ceilings and beautiful tree views! This dramatic and unique two bedroom, two bathroom home features a stunning sunken living room with 13 foot ceilings, floor to ceiling bookshelves and oversized windows looking onto a tranquil tree lined cul-de-sac. Enter this elegant home and immediately you realize it is special. Off the entry, a dining area is ample and has a walk in closet large enough to be a coat closet and pantry. The semi-open kitchen has renovated shaker cabinets, stainless steel appliances, a vented hood, and lots of workspace. The fabulous sunken living room has wide plank pine floors, a fireplace and book shelves are serviced with a library ladder. In the bedroom wing, the primary bedroom has two large closets, an en-suite bathroom and tranquil tree-lined street views. The second bedroom is serviced by a full hall bathroom and overlooks the building's landscaped gardens. The entire apartment has beautiful prewar details throughout including hardwood floors. Central air and washer/dryers are permitted with approval. 434 East 52nd Street is a full service coop within the Southgate complex. Completed in 1931, the Art Deco building was designed by Emery Roth and built by Bing and Bing. There is a 24-hour doorman, resident manager, landscaped garden, laundry, and storage and bike storage as available. The maintenance includes electricity. Pied-a-terres, co-purchasers and guarantors are permitted with board approval. Pets are allowed.