This luminous and well-proportioned corner residence is located in one of the most prestigious white glove condominiums on the Upper East Side between Fifth and Madison Avenue and just one block from Central Park and The Metropolitan Museum of Art. This home has a generous layout with oversized windows, three exposures, your choice of two terraces featuring breathtaking views facing central park to the west and open city views with eastern and northern exposures. You enter this apartment into a large foyer that leads to spacious living and dining rooms with views of Central Park and the Jackie Onassis reservoir - perfect for entertaining. Just off the living room is a generous terrace, ideal for watching sunsets, enjoying drinks and hors d’oeuvres or just relaxing and reading your favorite book. There are 3 bedrooms, 3 full marbled baths and one marbled powder room. The generously sized primary suite has its own large and sun-drenched terrace, perfect for admiring the sunrise and having your morning coffee. Next to the primary suite, you will find another generously sized en-suite bedroom and a powder room. A third bedroom suite, with Central Park views is located off the living room and is currently being used as a library. A forth bedroom can be created by adding a wall to the 2nd bedroom, see alternative floor plan. The windowed kitchen has top-of-the-line appliances such as a Sub-Zero fridge and a Miele dishwasher. Kitchen and bathrooms are in great condition. The apartment features hardwood herringbone floors, a highly coveted washer/dryer and an abundance of closets. There are only two apartments on this floor. 30 East 85th street is a full-service luxury condominium located on the corner of Madison Ave and 85th street. The building features, a resident manager, concierge, doorman, porters and handyman services. There is an Equinox gym and a garage in the building for additional charge. This building is located near several world-class museums, gourmet restaurants, top NYC schools and luxury boutiques. The Butterfield Gourmet market is right across the street. The subway is 3 blocks away and buses are available nearby. Pets under 50 lbs. are allowed. 1% flip tax payable by the purchaser. Local Law 11 is in process now and planned to be down by spring of 2026. This is a unique and special apartment that rarely becomes available. Please contact us for an appointment.