This spacious two-bedroom, two-bathroom home with a private balcony can easily be converted into a large three-bedroom, offering incredible flexibility for your lifestyle needs. Step inside to a generous foyer that flows into the open living and dining area, perfect for both everyday living and entertaining. Oversized windows fill the home with natural light, while wide-plank oak engineered hardwood floors create a warm and inviting feel in this extremely quiet home. The private balcony extends your living space outdoors, ideal for morning coffee or evening relaxation. The apartment was meticulously gut renovated in 2024 and shows beautifully. The L shaped chef’s kitchen is outfitted with sleek custom cabinetry, marble countertops, and Thermador stainless steel appliances, including a professional-grade 6 burner range, a French door refrigerator freezer, and dishwasher. The corner primary suite (with gorgeous open Southern views) features ample space for a king-sized bed, a large outfitted walk-in closet, and a beautiful en-suite bathroom with a large stall shower, barn door style glass sliding doors, Grohe fixtures, a Toto toilet and sinks by Decolav. The secondary bedroom is equally spacious, with its own outfitted walk-in closet and easy access to the second full bath with a tub featuring Grohe fixtures, Toto toilet, and a Decolav sink in the hallway. A brand new state of the art Miele washer/dryer completes this modern home, providing the convenience of an in-unit laundry. 444 East 86th Street is a full-service post-war cooperative with a full-time doorman, live-in resident manager, and on-site handyman. Residents enjoy a host of amenities, including a fitness center, laundry facilities, bike storage, and private storage options for rent. Utilities such as gas, heat, and hot water are included. The building is pet-friendly (up to two dogs, 75 lbs each) and allows pieds-à-terre, co-purchasing, and sublets with board approval. Parking is available through the building’s garage. Located in the heart of the Upper East Side, the building is just moments from the East River Esplanade, Carl Schurz Park, and Asphalt Green. Situated near Fairway, Whole Foods, and a variety of dining, shopping, and cultural destinations (the Met, Guggenheim, and Cooper Hewitt Smithsonian Design Museum to name a few) are in close proximity. Convenient access to the Q train at 86th Street and multiple bus lines allow you to enjoy the peace and quiet of the UES while enjoying all that the city has to offer. Please note that there is an assessment of $476.66 per month (this current assessment ends 12/31/2025) for HVAC upgrades. 24 hours notice to show, please. Welcome home!