Ideally suited for entertaining, this home boasts an open chef's kitchen which leads to an expansive great room of over 600 square feet complete with a 30' wraparound balcony with picturesque panoramic views to capture exhilarating sunrises and follow the sun as it moves across the southern skyline towards sunset. The chef's kitchen features a stainless-steel island and breakfast bar, oversized pantry, and luxurious Macassar ebony cabinetry, Calacatta marble countertops and backsplash, and stainless steel appliances, including, temperature controlled wine storage, all by Subzero, Bosch, Miele, and Viking.
The ideal layout provides a separate bedroom wing comprising three generously proportioned bedrooms, two of which offer ensuite baths and designer built-in wall units. The grand primary bedroom has a wraparound balcony with East and North views, walk-in closet, and spa bathroom consisting of a double vanity and an oversized stall shower. The luxurious primary bathroom features Macassar ebony cabinetry and Emperador brown marble countertops in addition to stone wall and floor tiles and Dornbracht fittings. The second bedroom is as large as most primary bedrooms and contains an ensuite bath with the same luxurious materials and finishes. The third bedroom with East River views completes this perfect bedroom wing. Additional features of this home include an entry foyer with a spacious walk-in closet, hardwood floors throughout, California closets, wireless thermostats, and a washer/dryer.
515 East 72nd Street provides true resort and spa living with 24 hour doorman, concierge, valet (which holds packages and offers optional on-site housecleaning, laundry, and dry cleaning services), underground Icon garage with direct access to the building, and 40,000 square feet of private amenity space, including, a half-acre private park and lounge deck, resident lounge, entertainment room, state of the art fitness center (with Peloton Bikes) and spa, fitness class studio, 56' indoor swimming pool and hot tubs with floor to ceiling windows, locker rooms with sauna and steam rooms, basketball and squash court, and a rock climbing wall. The building's professional chef's kitchen with access to a lounge deck can be used for various events and activities. Also, there is a children's playroom designed by Jodi's Gym which offers classes, as well as a children's art room.
515 East 72nd Street is not just an apartment building but a real community which offers residents festive social gatherings during the year, weekly classes, and an opportunity to gather in the resident lounge to enjoy complimentary coffee. Conveniently located with easy access to the FDR Drive, Second Avenue Subway, and 72nd Street crosstown bus and M31 bus routes. Please note that the real estate taxes shown do not reflect a tax abatement (for which an owner may qualify).
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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.