An amazing opportunity to create the home of your dreams in this sun-drenched, spacious combination residence in the heart of Midtown. With ~2,000 square feet of interior flexibility and Southern, Western and Northern Exposures, this palatial apartment offers the ability to create a true 3+-bedroom (or 4-bed), 3+ bathrooms, with an enviable open concept living room and dining room. Offered in New York City classic but estate condition, this expansive residence invites you to let your imagination run wild, with your architect, while creating a glamorous luxury apartment worthy of its refined surroundings. The space is currently configured with three full bedrooms, three bathrooms with an additional kitchen which may be transformed into another bathroom, powder room or laundry room. With pristine parquet hardwood flooring throughout, a formal entry flanked by two coat closets, a bedroom, a full windowed bathroom and near an enormous, closed kitchen – all creates a dramatic first impression. The home features 14 windows, a very large primary suite, generous closet space, a nice flow, amazing bones and endless possibilities. From its revered position between Park & Lexington Avenue, and conveniently located in the heart of Midtown Manhattan, this home embraces both residential serenity and easy accessibility to the coveted Midtown East lifestyle. 136 East 56th Street is a white-glove post-war coop with a recently unveiled limestone façade; the lobby and hallway grand re-design is soon to be completed! Amenities include a live-in super, wonderful staff, common laundry, storage, bike room & parking garage all in an excellent location close to Central Park, and shopping including Bloomingdales and Whole Foods, transportation, and restaurants. Pieds-a-terre, co-purchasing, guarantors and subletting are allowed. Pets are also welcome.