Experience an extraordinary lifestyle in Residence DPH11B, a magnificent 3,816-square-foot, 5 bedroom, 5.5 bathroom duplex penthouse with a stunning 277-square-foot landscaped terrace. A private elevator vestibule opens to a dramatic double-height entry foyer, featuring a sweeping staircase with striking Jean Royère-inspired metalwork.
The impressive double great room and adjoining terrace-boasting western and southern exposures with breathtaking city views-provide an ideal setting for elegant indoor/outdoor living and entertaining. The great room's gas fireplace and grand scale make it both remarkable and inviting. The full-length terrace, accessible through three sets of doors, includes a gas grill for effortless al fresco dining. The corner formal dining room, facing south and east with open city vistas, features pocket doors connecting seamlessly to the kitchen.
The exceptional windowed eat-in kitchen, designed by Robert Couturier in collaboration with Christopher Peacock, showcases handcrafted custom cabinetry blending British sophistication with timeless elegance. Premier appliances include a French-made Lacanche gas range with vented hood, Miele 30" wall oven, speed oven, and warming drawer, and Sub-Zero refrigerator, freezer, and full-height wine storage. Custom hardware by Couturier and Statuarietto marble countertops, backsplash, and a generous center island with seating complete this superb culinary space.
A versatile bedroom or den with terrace access and a full bath completes the lower level. Additional features include over 10-foot ceilings, chevron and straight-plank wood flooring, detailed crown moldings, multi-zone central air conditioning, abundant closet space, and radiant-heated bathroom floors.
The upper level hosts 4 ensuite bedrooms, a kitchenette, and a spacious laundry room. The corner primary suite, bathed in southern and western light, offers breathtaking views, bespoke cabinetry, and two expansive, fully outfitted walk-in closets. The luxurious windowed five-fixture primary bath, clad in honed Bianco Crisium and Bardiglio Nuvoletto stone, features a soaking tub, steam shower, heated floors, Lefroy Brooks fixtures, and a separate TOTO water closet. Three additional bedroom suites-one with a grand arched window-each offer generous closets and beautifully appointed baths. The upstairs kitchenette is perfect for refreshments, while the laundry room is equipped with an LG washer and vented dryer, sink, and custom shelving.
This residence includes two private storage units that transfer with the sale.
150 East 78th Street is an impeccably designed 23-unit,16-story boutique condominium by Robert A.M. Stern Architects and Robert Couturier, blending timeless prewar elegance with Parisian flair. Its stately facade of handset Indiana limestone, patterned brick, and ornamental metalwork harmonizes perfectly with its distinguished Upper East Side surroundings.
Residents enjoy white-glove service with a full-time doorman and attentive staff. Amenities include a regulation squash court with basketball hoop, golf simulator, state-of-the-art fitness center with Technogym equipment, private training and yoga room, art and activity space, and an elegant entertaining parlor with billiards and catering kitchen. The beautifully landscaped rooftop terrace-with limestone archways, outdoor kitchen and grill, dining areas, and a gas fire pit-offers spectacular city views.
Located in the heart of the Upper East Side, the building is surrounded by world-class museums, cultural institutions, fine dining, designer boutiques, and convenient transportation. Butterfield Market is just across the street, and Eataly Caffè will be opening a block away in the coming months.
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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.