A private elevator landing with intricate pattern combining slabs of Vanilla Pearl, Nero Marquina, and Gray Graphite marble opens directly into a gracious gallery that leads to the sun-filled entertaining spaces. An expansive great room with southern exposures overlooking 72nd street features antique character walnut floors with a chevron pattern, a gas fireplace with a limestone mantelpiece and an adjoining wet bar with top-of-the-line appliances,+ Calacatta marble slab counters and backsplash. The powder room is outfitted with Calacatta marble slab floors, Nero Marquina walls and vanity and feature Kalista fixtures and Duravit lavatories.
The expansive windowed eat-in kitchen with a separate breakfast area is beautifully balanced with modern presence, providing the perfect marriage of form and functionality. The kitchen features pewter limestone floors, Calacatta marble slab counters with marble tiled walls and backsplash, custom lacquered wood cabinetry with SA Baxter Hardware and recessed under-cabinet lighting. The top of the line appliances feature an integrated 30' Gaggenau Vario 400 series refrigeration system, a 48' Viking Tuscany gas range with a vented canopy range hood and Miele combi-steam oven, warming drawer, microwave oven and dishwasher. Through the kitchen is an expansive dining room that can also be utilized as an incredible den.
Down the marble stairway and copper banisters are the sleeping quarters of the home. A full floor is dedicated to the sleeping areas which can also be accessed from the personal residence elevator. The expansive master bedroom suite featured dual walk-in wardrobes that lead to the spa-like bathroom with Calacatta marble slab floors, walls and vanities accented with incredible eucalyptus. Kalista fixtures, Toto lavatories, steam shower stall and a Victoria and Albert free-standing tub are also featured. The sun-filled grand proportioned master bedroom features spectacular views of 72nd street while the Zola double glazed windows deplete all outside noises. There are three secondary bedrooms and two secondary bathrooms featuring Calacatta marble mosaic floors, Dolomiti marble tile walls and blue de Savoie marble counters with Kalista fixtures and Toto lavatories.
Other features include multi-zone central air conditioning, Walnut wood floors in chevron pattern, gas fireplace, high ceilings, oversized windows, exquisite finishes throughout.
Situated in one of Manhattan's most prestigious addresses, this Gilded Age neo-Grec style house was built in 1891 by Rober Blynd, and subsequently altered by William Strom in 1905, has now been completely reimagined as three unique condominium residences by CetraRuddy. Sourcing materials from around the world, the recreation of this distinguished building was rooted in the historic context of the neighborhood. The sandstone clad facade and copper cornice stand out, yet blend harmoniously with the surrounding architecture, and firmly establish the building as a modern landmark. Still, the legacy of the property's past can be felt throughout the residences.
BU I L D I N G- Sandstone-finished facade with classic decorative elements- Restored wrought-iron fence and gate- Private storage- Double-glazed sound-attenuating glass unit windows in all residences- Mitsubishi split heating/cooling system- Multi-split heat pump and air handlers in each residence- Tri-sorter compactor and refuse chute- Verizon FiOS
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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.