250 East 53rd Street, 1203

Developed by The Related Companies, whose other projects include Time Warner Center, The Brompton, The Harrison and Superior Ink Condominiums and Townhouses in the West Village, this super-sized 1BR, DA, 2 FULL BTH home's interior was designed by Adam D. Tihany, famed designer of Le Cirque, Per Se, the lobby and lounge of the Mandarin Oriental in Hong Kong, the Aleph Hotel in Rome, and other renowned hospitality properties and restaurants throughout the world. The BR, DA, and LR have walls of oversized solarium windows framing quintessential city views of Turtle Bay. The kitchen boasts a julienne-tile marble stone backsplash, granite worktops, and etched-glass and satin walnut cabinets and panels, as well as appliances (including a wine refrigerator!) by Bosch, Miele, Sub-Zero and Viking. The bathrooms include walnut travertine stone countertops and flooring, mosaic and glass-tile walls, and a soaking tub and frameless glass showers. The Veneto sets the standard for full-service in NYC, with a complete concierge and door staff, and amenities that include Equinox Fitness Lifestyle, an elegant residents' garden and lounge, and a children's playroom, lovingly dubbed "Arcobaleno/Rainbow." Please call for a private showing to see this beautful home or pied-a-terre.

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