Updated 6 years ago
Off Market
359 East 68th Street, 8
Upper East Side, Manhattan | Second Ave & First Ave
6 Rooms2 Beds3 Baths1,600 Square FeetCondo
$9,000
Lease Term12-12 Months
Rent Per SF
$68
Listing Features
- BuiltIns
- Corner Apartment
- Custom Closets
- Dressing Area
- Galley Kitchen
- Private Elevator
- Recessed Lighting
- Separate Dining Area
- Walk-in Closet
- Washer / Dryer
- Oversized Windows
- Wall of Windows
- Adjoining Pantry
- Center Island
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Open Kitchen
- Windowed Kitchen
- Wine Cooler
- Double Vanity
- En Suite Bathroom
- Stall Shower
Outdoor space and views
- Balcony
- City Views
- Park Views
- East Exposure
- South Exposure
Building Amenities
- Part-Time Doorman
- Elevator
- Laundry Room
Policies
- No Pets
- Pieds A Terre Ok
Property Description for 359 East 68th Street, 8
Rare opportunity to lease a turnkey, entirely renovated and over-sized two bedroom condominium with protected southern park views and all-day light. Unit #8 is a full-floor, direct elevator-entry home of almost 1,600 square feet, with separated living and sleeping quarters and top-of-the-line finishes throughout.
Enter into the home off of your private elevator to be greeted by a gracious foyer gallery. To the left is the living wing of the home, completely opened up to allow for maximum southern and eastern light to flow throughout the rooms. The kitchen has been gut renovated and now features a waterfall marble island, chef's appliances including a disappearing vented range, LG smart refrigerator, and ample storage including a pantry. Just adjacent to the kitchen is a temperature-controlled wine cellar. The dining area is large enough for a ten-person dining table and is adjacent to an outdoor terrace with room for a table and chairs, all overlooking an open view south. The living area additionally boasts grand scale and enjoys the southern light across the park, which is eternally protected.
On the western end of the home is the sleeping wing, beginning with a utility room with stacked full-size washer/dryer and slop sink with additional storage. The second bedroom is sizable and faces south, and enjoys an en-suite bath with tub. The grand master bedroom, with its own planters terrace, gets all-day light and enjoys an enormous, built-out walk-in closet with window. The master bath has a double vanity, enormous rain shower with a seat, and tons of storage. The home has brand new white oak flooring throughout, recessed lighting controlled on dimmers, and multiple zones of air conditioning.
359 East 68th Street is a boutique doorman condominium located directly across from St. Catherine's Park, on the corner of First Avenue. It is surrounded by restaurants, shopping, and culture, and just a block away from the new Second Avenue Subway stop.
Building Details for 359 East 68th Street
OwnershipCondo
Building TypeMid-Rise
Service LevelPart-Time Doorman
AgePost-War
AccessElevator
Year Built1983
Financing Allowed90%
Floors/Apts11/20
Transit and Citi Bike
Subway
72 St
0.21 miles
68 St-Hunter College
0.31 miles
Lexington Av/63 St
0.39 miles
Lexington Av/59 St
0.49 miles
Citi Bike
1 Ave & E 68 St
0.06 miles
E 65 St & 2 Ave
0.19 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: 1830180
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