188 East 78th Street, 21-A

EFFORTLESSLY CHIC

Welcome to 21A at the prestigious Empire Condominium. Perched high above the skyline of the Upper Eastside with breathtaking panoramic views from every room, one can actually see both the Sunrise and Sunset from the same apt. It gives you reason to roam. This exceptionally stunning 4 bedroom 3 1/2 bath home has been renovated top to bottom with flawless design and exquisite finishes. Your heating are air conditioning needs are simply satisfied with the state-of-the-art7-zone Nest System.
Once you enter this dream foyer you see it all! The thoughtful layout immediately welcomes you with its beautiful Carlisle Wide Plank Light Oak hardwood floors.

From the gracious foyer, (complete with powder room), you can access 3- distinct wing. Each area is graced by abundant light, remote and manual automatic window coverings, built in surround-sound and audio systems, and breathtaking south, east and west exposures. this home was renovated for our current lives. The inviting living room, is welcoming with plenty of space for both joyous gatherings, and private conversations flanked with three East large bay windows. The living room seamlessly flows into this home's 'show stopping' East and South facing dining room. Upon entering the open and breathtaking dining space (that would make any meal a memorable event), the desire to cook comes to life in the dream open chef's kitchen with top of the line appliances and mastered cabinetry. To further compliment this tantalizing space, there is a dual zone large wine refrigerator and a Juliet balcony, rounding out this homes living, dining cooking areas that have stunning vistas to entertaining.

Traveling in the opposite direction of the living room, one is lead into immediate contact with the serene home office with French window doors to maximize all light and all views. The custom space is ideal for a productive workspace and can be converted back to an original fifth bedroom. This truly is home waiting for all our new & sophisticated entertaining and simple home living.

Sashaying back through the foyer, you come into contact with two separates and distinct bedroom wings (that anchor the living areas). Your elegant eastern wing includes your primary bedroom and its beautiful en suite bath with double sinks, jet shower and bath tub. This room's luxury is further enhanced with two gracious walk in closets and a hidden wall closet. And finally the west wing boasts three additional and sizeable bedrooms/media room, and two large full baths, plus a Washer/Dryer. Every bedroom in this home has both privacy and black out electronic shades. This gracious layout and impeccable redesign of this beautiful home makes this residence truly unique, special and easily appreciated by the discerning buyer (This like no other home in the building). And there's more, the apartment has an additional large comfortable mud room type area (off the foyer), two large deep closets for everyone's outdoor garments coats, and all the sports equipment you can imagine. Truly an abundance of closets and storage areas throughout. There are only two apartments per floor. All this and a stone's throw from Central Park, the Metropolitan Museum of Art, renown restaurants, hotels and top of the line boutiques. You are in the middle of some of NYC's best parks, for playgrounds, fitness, and picnics, from Central Park to the glorious East River Parks.

The Empire Condominium is a refined and elegant full-service condominium with 24-hour doorman, concierge, state-of-the-art fitness center, community room and entertaining space with kitchen, 3 outdoor gardens, parking garage, cinema room, business center, lounge children's playroom, laundry, bike room & onsite storage.