Upon entering, you are welcomed by a gracious foyer that sets the tone for the home's grandeur. The layout offers flexibility,and excellent flow allowing you to proceed directly into the inviting living room, downa hallway to the sun-filled kitchen, or towards the private bedroom wing.
The grand living room, with its southern exposure, is bathed in natural light and features custom-built cabinets and bookshelves, adding both style and functionality. This elegant space flows seamlessly into the dining room, which is currently being used as a cozy family room, perfect for gathering for movie nights. The dining room also offers extensive built-ins, providing ample storage and enhancing the room's versatility for any use.
Thedining room leads directly to the gourmet open eat-in kitchen, a standout feature, equipped with top-of-the-line appliances including a six burner Wolf cooktop, three dishwashers,two large Subzero refrigerators with additional freezers, twoThermador wall ovens, and two sinks. Custom cabinetry and soft tones of granite countertops create a refined yet functional space, perfect for entertaining. The expansive kitchen easily accommodates seating for 12 at a dining table and a breakfast counter with stools for four. Additionally, built-ins, including desks, add versatilityand incredible storage opportunities to this well-appointed space.
Additional highlights of this exquisite home include a fully equipped laundry room with a washer and dryer that vents out, ample folding space, and hanging areas,as well as a room sized pantry.
All five bathrooms are thoughtfully customized, featuring elegant fixtures. Four bathrooms in the bedroom areas have luxurious marble floors. Each of them is equipped with heated flooring, adding an extra touch of comfort and sophistication to the space.
There is a separate,beautifully designed mudroom, offering a second entrance to the home. Custom closets and bins provide a designated space to hang jackets and store shoes-both stylish and practical.
This classic postwar cooperative offers residents an elegant, newly renovated lobby, adorned with fresh flowers weekly. The building provides exceptional 24-hour doorman service and the convenience of a dedicated live-in superintendent. Additional amenities include a package room, laundry facilities, and storage (subject to availability). The building welcomes pets and allows pieds- -terre, co-purchasing, guarantors, and parents buying for children. A 30% down payment is required.
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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.