52 East End Ave, PH-1

Enjoy panoramic city views of the East River stretching from northern views and all the way down to the new World Trade Center from this dramatic and breathtaking penthouse. This one-of-a-kind luxury home is set on the 40th through 42nd floors of a premier luxury condominium along a serene stretch of the Upper East Side. This vast 4,000-square-foot apartment encompasses four bedrooms, 3.5 baths, an impressive and elegant indoor entertaining space, plus three full private balconies and a private roof deck.

Your elevator opens to a private landing on the main level which leads into an open concept, grand living and dining room. A working wood-burning fireplace offers added warmth while full-length glass doors lead out to a balcony with stunning city views. The top-of-the-line windowed chefs kitchen boasts large bay windows of its own, two entrances, including a set of swinging doors leading in to the dining room, providing a seamless flow from room to room. In addition to this level is one bedroom with full en-suite bath, closet, and a private balcony

One level down you will find the grand master bedroom suite which features wrap-around corner bay windows allowing in flooding natural light, plus a balcony of its own, an expansive his-and-hers customized walk-in closet, and a luxurious en-suite bath with double vanities, soaking tub and separate shower. The second bedroom on this level also has large windows with incredible city views, and an en-suite bath. The magnificence of the home continues on the third level with an all-glass-enclosed solarium with a soaring glass ceiling and sliding doors that lead out to the roof deck. This fourth bedroom would also make for a splendid sun room, guest room or home office in the sky. The apartment has central air as well as a washer/dryer.

This boutique luxury condominium, with just 55 units, is the tallest building gracing East End Avenue. Along with its modern lobby and fireplace lounge, the pet-friendly property provides 24-hour doorman and concierge services, live-in super, on-site security, fitness center, bike room, laundry room, and bike storage. The leafy green expanse of Carl Schurz Park is just two short blocks away, while a footbridge provides access to the jogging path along the East River Promenade. A wide array of top-notch restaurants, gourmet markets and bars are found nearby on York and First Avenues, while several of the citys top schools are in the immediate neighborhood. The FDR Drive is just a block away, providing quick transportation anywhere in in New York, and the Second Avenue subway will include an entrance just a few blocks away at 83rd Street when it opens in 2016.