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21 East 79th Street, 4-FLR
Upper East Side, Manhattan | Fifth Ave & Madison Ave
10 Rooms4 Beds4.5 BathsCo-op
$8,000,000
Maintenance$9,562
This property was sold for $8,000,000 on 02/03/22.
Listing Features
- Architectural Dtls
- BuiltIns
- Corner Apartment
- Dressing Area
- Entry Foyer
- Formal Dining Room
- Full Floor
- Galley Kitchen
- High Ceilings
- Home Office
- Library / Den
- Media Room
- Private Elevator
- Recessed Lighting
- Storage Closet
- Walk-in Closet
- WBFP
- Oversized Windows
- Picture Windows
- Center Island
- Convection Oven
- Dishwasher
- Eat-in Kitchen
- Gourmet Kitchen
- Microwave
- Service Entrance
- Walk Thru Kitchen
- Windowed Kitchen
- Wine Cooler
- Double Vanity
- En Suite Bathroom
- Powder Room
- Soaking Tub
- Stall Shower
- Steam Shower
Outdoor space and views
- City Views
- East Exposure
- North Exposure
- South Exposure
- West Exposure
Building Amenities
- Full-Time Doorman
- Elevator
Policies
- Pets Allowed
Property Description for 21 East 79th Street, 4-FLR
Perfectly situated right off Fifth Avenue and Central Park, this stunning sun-drenched full floor prewar co-operative has been completely renovated by world renowned architect Tony Ingrao with the interiors beautifully decorated by leading designer Michael Rosenberg. There are four bedrooms, four full bathrooms, a powder room and three wood burning fireplaces. There is a south-facing living room overlooking the beautiful tree-lined street, a handsome library finished in cerused oak, a formal dining room, a windowed eat-in kitchen, a laundry room and a staff bedroom suite. No detail has been overlooked in this beautiful home; there is central and through the wall air conditioning all on thermostats, high ceilings, mahogany doors, herringbone floors, and bespoke finishes throughout.
From the private elevator landing, a grand entrance gallery leads to a palatial living room with three oversized picture windows. Also off of the foyer are the library with custom built-ins and a bar area with a refrigerator and the elegant formal dining room. The chef's top-of-line windowed eat-in kitchen is superbly outfitted with extra-thick honed Calcutta Gold countertops and custom Poliform cabinets. There is an island with seating for four and two sinks. The appliances are all Subzero, Miele and Viking; and include two refrigerators, two refrigerator drawers, two freezer drawers, a wine refrigerator, a dishwasher, a six burner range with hood, an oven, and a microwave/convection oven. Off the kitchen is an entertainment room with a home office area with a built-in desk and bookshelves as well as four oversized storage closets. Completing the public spaces is a magnificent powder room and a large coat closet.
The bedrooms begin with an extraordinary primary suite that faces south with picturesque views. There are two custom dressing rooms finished in cerused oak; one of which was the fourth bedroom which has been made into an incredible windowed dressing room with a center island and three walls of custom hanging and built-in storage. The luxurious en-suite windowed primary bathroom is clad in slabs of onyx and has two sinks, an oversized steam shower, a separate deep soaking bathtub, a water closet and a built-in vanity area. There are two additional bedroom suites both with en-suite windowed bathrooms. There is also a separate utility area with a laundry room with a Maytag washer/dryer, a sink and linen closet as well as a staff bedroom suite with its own bathroom.
This elegant, white-glove co-operative was built in 1929 and houses only fourteen residences. Included in the sale are two storage units. The building allows 50% financing and there is a 2% flip tax.
Listing History for 21 East 79th Street, 4-FLR
Now
02/03/2022
$8,000,000
Sold and Closed by Cathy Franklin
Corcoran
2022
Building Details for 21 East 79th Street
OwnershipCo-op
Building TypeMid-Rise
Service LevelFull-Time Doorman
AgePre-War
AccessElevator
Year Built1930
Financing Allowed40%
Floors/Apts14/14
Transit and Citi Bike
Subway
77 St
0.26 miles
86 St
0.42 miles
Citi Bike
5 Ave & E 78 St
0.09 miles
Madison Ave & E 82 St
0.14 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: 141446
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