16B is a four bedroom, three-and-a-half bathroom, half-floor home, boasting a gracious layout, soaring 11-foot ceilings, abundant light and open views, and two private terraces overlooking the East River. A key-locked elevator opens directly into a grand entrance gallery, separating the home into three distinct wings. The corner living and dining room enjoys South, East, and Western exposures, an adjacent terrace , and dramatic views spanning from the East River to Central Park. A pocket door leads to the separate chefs kitchen, outfitted with Gaggenau 400 series appliances, Brazilian granite countertops, Lefroy Brooks hardware, and custom shaker inspired millwork cabinetry. A handsome powder room off the entrance gallery is finished with Grigio Carnico marble, completing the homes entertaining wing.
The Eastern corridor leads to a sprawling master suite. The master bedroom enjoys a private terrace and panoramic views of the East River through walls of windows facing South and East. Two massive walk-in closets provide an abundance of storage space. The luxuriously appointed windowed master bathroom is fitted with a cast iron soaking tub, custom designed double marble vanity, programmable radiant heat flooring, an oversize water fall shower, and a separate water closet, and finished with Caldia Classico Tuscan Italian marble, Bendheim glass doors and Lefroy Brooks hardware.
A second Queen sized bedroom is located off the Eastern corridor, and can function as a guest room or home office. A full bath accompanies the second bedroom. The North wing is composed of two King Sized bedrooms with double closets and a third full bath, with programmable radiant heat floors as well as marble and nickel finishes.
No expense was spared in the construction of this home, from hand laid Appalachian white oak flooring to custom designed Robert A.M. Stern fixtures. The 37 Skyline windows block out all noise and provide thermal and UV ray protection. The air conditioning and heating systems are noiseless and entirely remote, with linear diffusers discreetly built into the crown molding. A built-in ventilation system ensures optimum air quality and provides additional peace of mind.
20 East End Avenue provides an incomparable lifestyle, with amenity spaces designed to be used as an extension of the home. Amenities include a luxuriously appointed library, a residents lounge with bar and game room, and a private dining suite featuring a temperature and humidity controlled wine cellar.
The comprehensive fitness and wellness amenities are truly unrivaled. The full service fitness center boasts top of-the-line commercial grade fitness equipment, a Yoga/Barre studio, a boxing studio, and a hospitality area for refreshments. The resort-quality spa offers an indulgent and relaxing escape without ever leaving the privacy of the building. Residents may bring in their preferred treatment providers, or book any treatment through the resident concierge or the buildings custom phone app. The spa suite includes baths, separate treatment rooms, a sauna, and a steam room with an ice plunge.
16B is a rare opportunity to purchase a grand home in one of New Yorks most coveted and prestigious white glove co
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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.