Positioned near the pinnacle of this full service, luxury condominium, unit 19A is a gorgeous two bedroom, two bathroom floor-thru apartment with panoramic floor-to-ceiling casement windows framing iconic Manhattan skyline views and a glimpse of the East River. Solid white oak floors work in concert with the windows to create a warm, airy, peaceful atmosphere with glorious natural light all throughout the day. And at night, the lights of the Empire State Building and skyline twinkle all around with the glow of New York City energy.Entering from the semi-private elevator vestibule (shared with only one other apartment on the floor), a wide entrance gallery leads into the loft-like open living/dining room where functionality and beauty tie together seamlessly in the design of the adjacent open kitchen with white quartzite countertops, silver travertine backsplash and open stainless steel shelving. The kitchen features professional grade appliances, including an integrated Sub-Zero fridge/freezer, Bertazzoni gas range/oven, built-in GE microwave and Bosch dishwasher.The sunny, south-facing master suite has ample closet space and includes a luxurious en-suite bathroom with an elegant shower surround of framed casement glazing, custom patterned stone tile floor, performance polished chrome Waterworks fittings, custom made vanity with double sinks crafted with Carrera marble, and walls clad in a coordinated limestone. The second bedroom is adjacent to beautiful windowed bathroom with a custom pattern tile floor, a custom lacquer and Carrera stone vanity and open views from the Kohler bathtub. To top it off, the apartment comes with mulit-zone HVAC system and its own Bosch washer and dryer.234 East 23rd Street is a full-service condo building with interiors and amenities designed by leading architecture and interior design firm, Rottet Studio, and the refined quality of a boutique hotel. Designed as a natural extension of your home, 234's amenities include a spacious, well appointed gym, a generously scaled residents' library complete with pool table, a luxurious garden terrace and a spectacular roof deck, complete with BBQ grill and outdoor kitchen for relaxing and entertaining. Located just north of prime Gramercy Park, the building is conveniently accessible to Union Square, the Flatiron district and Midtown, as well the newly developed East River esplanade. An excellent array of Downtown restaurants, shopping and nightlife are all within a short distance.