40 E 66th St, New York, NY 10065

RARE PREWAR CONDO: A triple-mint residence in a Rosario Candela prewar condominium at East 66th Street and Madison Avenue. Apartment 7A is a fully reconfigured three-bedroom, three-and-a-half-bath home, entered from a private elevator landing and distinguished from the buildings other A-line apartments by a thoughtful reworking of the layout, creating a more open plan while preserving the proportions and character of its original prewar design.nnThe great room enjoys eastern and northern light and looks out over the trees and townhouses of East 66th Street. Throughout, the floors are 5-inch-wide rift- and quarter-sawn solid oak in a natural finish, laid in a chevron pattern with a linear border.nnThe kitchen is both well considered and highly functional, with cerused wood cabinetry, maple veneer interiors, polished nickel trim, and grid-pattern glass upper cabinets. Interior and under-cabinet lighting are seamlessly integrated, while honed Taj Mahal quartzite is used for both the countertops and backsplash. A generous island provides seating, and appliances are by Sub-Zero and Wolf. A separate laundry closet houses a Miele washer and dryer.nnThe living room is anchored by a wood-burning fireplace with an impressive marble mantel.nnThe primary bedroom enjoys southern and eastern light and includes a walk-in California Closet and an en suite bath with radiant heated floors and a wet room with soaking tub and shower. Two additional bedrooms each have en suite baths and ample clo