Updated 5 years ago
Off Market
120 East End Ave, 12-A
Upper East Side, Manhattan | East 85th Street & East 86th Street
11 Rooms5 Beds6 BathsCo-op
$7,750,000
Maintenance$11,410
Listing Features
- BuiltIns
- Entry Foyer
- Family Room
- Galley Kitchen
- Ground Floor
- Hardwood Floors
- Home Office
- Library / Den
- Media Room
- Private Elevator
- Washer / Dryer
- Gourmet Kitchen
- En Suite Bathroom
- Marble Bathroom
- Powder Room
Outdoor space and views
- City Views
- Park Views
- Water Views
- East Exposure
- South Exposure
Building Amenities
- Full-Time Doorman
- Bike Storage
- Elevator
- Fitness Facility
- Garden
- Storage
Policies
- Pets Allowed
Property Description for 120 East End Ave, 12-A
Live like an Astor at 120 East End Avenue.
Vincent Astor built 120 East End Avenue, where he made his home for many years. Designed by Charles Platt, the building represents the finest of prewar residential architecture and is consistently ranked as one of the top co-ops in Manhattan. Apartment 12A boasts dramatic floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking Carl Schurz Park and the East River. One of the largest cooperative apartments in New York City, Apartment 12A is comprised of grand public rooms and a comfortably scaled library and family room. No cookie-cutter new-development sized bedrooms here -- each of the four bedrooms can hold a king-sized bed and adjoins an ensuite bathroom. Another unique feature of Apartment 12A is that it is on the external corner of the building -- every room in the apartment has excellent light.
From the private elevator landing, a stunning central gallery opens to the corner living room with a wood-burning fireplace and luminous water views. The other formal principal rooms include a baronial dining room and handsome library with a wood-burning fireplace. The large windowed chef's kitchen opens to a breakfast room and family room -- providing suburban comfort within Manhattan. The grand primary suite is lined with closets and consists of several south-facing rooms, including a private office and an oversized and newly renovated white marble bath. Other highlights include a full laundry room, powder room, central air, seventeen closets and storage in the basement.
Since its completion in 1931, 120 East End has been one of the premier residential buildings in New York. Amenities include an elegant lobby, full-time staff, fitness center and private garden (built so that Mr. Astor would have a place to play with his dogs).
There is a 2% flip tax paid by the buyer.
Building Details for 120 East End Ave
OwnershipCo-op
Building TypeMid-Rise
Service LevelFull-Time Doorman
AgePre-War
AccessElevator
Year Built1930
Financing Allowed30%
Floors/Apts17/42
Transit and Citi Bike
Subway
86 St
0.42 miles
Citi Bike
East End Ave & E 86 St
0.07 miles
E 82 St & East End Ave
0.16 miles
Ferry
East 90th St
0.27 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: 1942151
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