No board approval and immediate move-in. Welcome to this rarely available garden-level studio duplex apartment with one-and-a-half bathrooms located in a historic townhouse in Midtown South’s Murray Hill District. The garden level offers a large living space with a wood-burning fireplace and an open concept layout with a full chef's kitchen, with a four-seat breakfast bar, a dishwasher, and a Viking four-burner gas stove. There is a built-in home office and a full bathroom with a bathtub and a double closet. The charming details of this home include an exposed brick, crown moldings, and the original ascending staircase, ready for your creative use. The lower level has a tremendous amount of built-in storage, a half bathroom, and a second entrance leading to the no-cost common laundry. Other amenities include a virtual doorman system, which allows you to view visitors on your phone or device anywhere in the world. All lease types considered, including corporate, live/work, diplomat, and pied-à-terre arrangements. All pets are welcome. This home can be rented entirely or partially furnished. or vacant and ready for your décor. 34 East 38th Street is located on a quaint residential block between Park and Madison Avenues, offering great proximity to Midtown’s conveniences and amenities including Bryant Park, St. Vartan Park, Madison Square Park, Whole Foods, Trader Joe’s, upscale and local dining, cafes, nightlife options, several embassies, hotels, and nearby offices. Near almost all major transportation lines, including 4/5/6/B/D/F/M/N/Q/R/W/1/2/3/7/S subways, Grand Central’s Metro-North, Penn Station’s LIRR, AMTRAK, PATH, NJ Transit, and crosstown buses located at 34th Street and 42nd Street. Private in-person and virtual showings anytime, by appointment. Owner/broker.