Updated 10 years ago
Sold
6 Rooms3 Beds4.5 BathsCo-op
$3,950,000
Maintenance$5,253
This property was sold for $3,807,500 on 07/26/16.
Listing Features
- Abundant Closets
- Dressing Area
- Penthouse/Top Flr
- Private Elevator
- Separate Dining Area
- Surround Sound
- Walk-in Closet
- Washer / Dryer
- Bay Windows
- Window Treatments
- Dishwasher
- Double Oven
- Open Kitchen
- Service Entrance
- Wine Cooler
- En Suite Bathroom
- Powder Room
- Stall Shower
Outdoor space and views
- Balcony [9'x6']
- City Views
- East River
- East Exposure
- North Exposure
- South Exposure
Building Amenities
- Full Service
- Bike Storage
- Courtyard
- Elevator
- Garage
- Garden
- Health Club
- Laundry Room
- Renovated Lobby
- Storage
- Valet Service
Policies
- Pets Allowed. Case by Case
Property Description for 515 East 79th Street, PH-A
Now being offered for the first time as a re-sale, Penthouse A at The Asten House was last available on the open market thirty-five years ago as a sponsor sale. Featuring an elegant and luxurious expanse, an over-abundance of natural light, and spectacular views, the space is grand, open and modern while at the same time classic and elegant. PHA is as rare and special a home as you will find.The elevator opens onto a private hallway, featuring the main entrance on one end and a service entrance on the other. Upon entering this stunning home one is immediately greeted by river and city "forever" views. The light and exciting views are almost enough to draw your attention away from the gracious open interior: travertine marble floors and a 31 foot living room expanse with ample room for a baby grand piano, adjacent to a generous south-facing windowed dining area make this a quintessential entertaining space. A completely new open kitchen has every imaginable convenience: Subzero side-by-side refrigerator/freezer, Miele double ovens, handle-free self-closing Miele dishwasher, wine cooler, ice maker, custom G Grass cabinetry and Bakaratta Quartzite counters. The balcony off of the living / dining area gives one a bird's eye view of Manhattan, Queens and Brooklyn to the south, west and east. The apartment comes outfitted with motorized shades and a Niles and Sonos sound system.The master bedroom features separate and newly updated his and her bathrooms, motorized Somfy shades, a built-in surround sound system, private balcony and a distinct dressing room with walk-in closets and 360 degrees of mirrors. The second bedroom, located across the hallway, features a built-in desk with storage and shelving, en suite bathroom and a striking northern exposure. The southern side of the apartment houses the third bedroom. The large bay window and new en suite bathroom create a wonderful 3rd bedroom, perfectly tucked away and separate from the first two bedrooms. The apartment features a full laundry with sink which has easy access to the apartment's service entrance.The Asten House at 515 East 79th Street is a white-glove cooperative with an elegant grand marble lobby, 24-hour doorman and concierge, 24-hour garage, valet service, state-of-the-art fitness center and party room. There is also a bike room and storage room, and dogs under 35 pounds are permitted with Board approval.
Building Details for 515 East 79th Street
OwnershipCo-op
Building TypeHigh-Rise
Service LevelFull Service
AgePost-War
AccessElevator
Year Built1982
Financing Allowed70%
Floors/Apts31/178
Transit and Citi Bike
Subway
86 St
0.48 miles
72 St
0.5 miles
Citi Bike
E 81 St & York Ave
0.12 miles
E 82 St & East End Ave
0.17 miles
Upper East Side | Manhattan
Quick Profile
Exuding a cosmopolitan, refined air that is reminiscent of Paris or other European cities, the Upper East Side (the UES, to local cognoscenti) has a reputation as being a bastion of wealth and privilege. Even though it was built by American “royalty” families like the Vanderbilts, Roosevelts, Kennedys, Carnegies and Rockefellers, whose elaborate mansions once anchored Fifth Avenue, there are affordable housing options throughout the neighborhood. The further east you move, away from Central Park and the more commercial avenues, the more likely you are to find quiet, tree-lined streets with historic townhouses and brownstones. Keep your eye out for reasonably priced apartments in pre-war low-rise and even a few high-rise buildings.
With abundant, beautifully landscaped green spaces, including the oasis of Central Park acting like a backyard, the area is quiet and lushly green. You can relax and unwind in John Jay Park, Carl Schurz Park or take a stroll along the East River Promenade. The whole neighborhood seems isolated from the workaday chaos of the city at large. Add to that the history of the neighborhood and the abundance of cultural institutions, and you have a uniquely welcoming neighborhood.
Known for its abundance of high-end retail shopping, especially on Madison Avenue, the Upper East Side is host to the Barneys New York flagship department store. Here you can find upscale goods, fashion and home decor items. You will also find the edgy runway-inspired Alexander McQueen collections. If you are dying to treat your feet to red-soled opulence, be sure to visit the Christian Louboutin boutique. These are only a small sampling of this high-end shopper’s paradise that features everything from designer boutiques that offer the ultimate in haute couture to resale shops where you can find last season’s best on sale at hefty discounts .
There are many unique dining experiences, from fine dining to the casual bite-on-the-go, awaiting you in the UES. Sushi is going through a renaissance in the city, and the best omakase-style sushi can be found at Sasabune on E 73rd Street. Omakase sushi means that you leave the choice of ingredients, preparation method and presentation to the chef. Elegant French cuisine can be experienced at JoJo, E 64th Street, housed in gorgeous townhouse. Just for fun, visit the Lexington Candy Shop on Lexington Avenue, to get a taste of an old-fashioned soda fountain.
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OLR ID: 1534152
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