outdoor space lovers, look no further! two large, uncovered terraces flank this gracious 6 room apartment with relaxing outdoor space from the peace of sutton place. enter into the generous living/dining room. light spills in through the oversized southern windows.measuring at 20'x25', this great room allows for entertaining groups of up to 20 with ease, with guests mingling in the living room, chatting in the kitchen and enjoying cocktails on the terrace. the fully equipped kitchen is both stylish and functional, eschewing the overused greys and muted tones and embracing a blue tile backsplash, stone countertops a farm-style sink and blue lacquered cabinetry, while still having the conveniences of high-end appliances such as sub-zero and a wolf range. in total the apartment has 780 square feet uncovered outdoor space, commanding a enviable position more than 175 feet above east 57th street. both terraces have power and irrigation and have recently had the pavers redone. use one terrace for entertaining and another as a private retreat, located conveniently off the primary bedroom. enjoy the flexible layout with a den/third bedroom with french doors off the great room. shared access to the 2nd bedroom allows for the convenience of an ensuite while still providing a bathroom for guest use. features such as 12 closets, original oak flooring, oversize bedrooms (the smallest is 180 sf!), and triple exposures make this apartment truly special. located in the wonderful residential sutton place neighborhood, 440 east 57th street is a full-service building with a 24 hour doorman, resident manager, and a newly refurbished facade. this building is in close proximity to the 59th street bridge and fdrdrive making it very convenient for transportation. shopping including whole foods and the new trader joe's around the corner. dozens of restaurants in every cuisine imaginable (american, greek, italian, french, japanese, south indian, and lebanese to name a few) are within a few blocks. pets are allowed and pied-a-terres.