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135 East 79th Street, #PH15W

$19,995,000 ($3,931 per ft2) | 5 beds, 5.5 baths | Approx. 5,086 ft2
Building Profile  | 
389 days on Market

Key Details

  • Listed: Nov 29, 2023
    Last Price Change: ($2.505M) on Feb 9
    Days on Market: 389
    Building Type: Condominium
    Neighborhood: Carnegie Hill (Manhattan)
    Doorman: FT Doorman
    Listing viewed 430 times
Monthly Common Charges: $11,439
Monthly Real Estate Taxes: $8,227
Total Taxes & Fees: $19,666 ($3.87/ft2)
Est. Monthly Mortgage: $106,207
Total Est. Monthly Carrying Cost: $125,873 ($24.75/ft2)
Note: the above is based on a down payment of 20% ($3,999,000), which is the minimum amount permitted by the building.

Insider Highlights

  • Prime Location: This prestigious Upper East Side residence offers stunning views of Central Park, Park Avenue, and historic water towers. It's in close proximity to Central Park, Museum Mile, Madison Avenue shopping, and restaurants.
  • Luxurious Space: With over 5,000 square feet of interior space and nearly 800 square feet of outdoor space, this high-rise building offers exclusivity and privacy with only 31 apartments. The residence features a private elevator, grand entrance foyer, five bedrooms, five bathrooms, and a grand primary suite with a luxurious walk-in closet and 5-fixture bath.
  • High-End Finishes: The residence boasts high-end finishes including herringbone floors and custom wood trims, a separate formal dining room, grand living room with fireplace, and a spacious eat-in chef’s kitchen with high-end appliances.
  • Exclusive Amenities: The building offers full-time doorman, concierge, and live-in resident manager services. Amenities include a private fitness center with yoga room, landscaped courtyard and garden, wine cellar, bike room, and a lounge with catering kitchen and game room.
  • Additional Features: The residence also includes a cozy media room, in-unit washer/dryer, central AC, outdoor entertainment space, and private wine cellars, bicycle storage and private storage available.
  • Built for Luxury: Built in 2013, this residence is part of a high-rise building with only 31 apartments, ensuring exclusivity and privacy.

Description

The dream Upper East Side penthouse is finally a reality. This meticulously designed duplex home is a paradise in the sky, featuring over 5,000 square feet of interior and nearly 800 square feet of outdoor split between a North and South terrace. Stunning views from North, South and Western exposures capture brilliant light all day long, with iconic views of Central Park, Park Avenue, and the historic water towers of the UES.

Lavish living at its finest with five bedrooms and five bathrooms, this penthouse home captures the perfect balance of modern and classic elements, creating a perfect synergy for both entertainment and everyday life.

From the gorgeous herringbone floors and custom wood trims as well as casings throughout, to the impeccably curated finishings in each room, this home is luxury at it’s finest.

A private elevator opens into a grand entrance foyer finished in venetian plaster, where your eyes are immediately drawn to a stunning wrap staircase. To your left, the southern wing of the home is perfectly outfitted for entertaining with its separate formal dining room and grand living room featuring a fireplace, separated by an inviting sitting room with a wet bar. Off the sitting room is the South terrace, perfect for enjoying sunset drinks while overlooking Park Avenue and Central Park.

On the other side of the home, the spacious eat-in chef’s kitchen has been outfitted in gorgeous white stone and Christopher Peacock cabinetry, and is finished with a multitude of high end appliances including a 6-burner Wolf range, Quincy pot-filler, Subzero wine cooler, and two Miele dishwashers.

Complete with a dedicated pantry and a large center island with prep sink, along with space for a dining table and direct asses to the North terrace, it is the perfect place to enjoy your morning cup of coffee or settle down for an intimate dinner.

Adjacent to the kitchen and connected by a pocket door, a cozy media room is the perfect place for winding down. A powder room and secondary bedroom with en suite bathroom completes the first floor.

Up the stairs lie the grand primary suite and 3 secondary bedrooms, each with en-suite bathrooms. The primary bedroom features a luxurious walk in closet gallery, while the primary 5-fixture bath features dual sinks, deep soaking tub, southern views, and Nuheat heated floors.

Additionally, a separate laundry room with a sink and ample storage is conveniently located on this floor.

135 East 79th Street is a prestigious boutique Upper East Side condo, with only 31 residences, offering a white glove service with a full-time doorman, concierge, and live-in resident manager. Amenities include a private fitness center with yoga room, landscaped courtyard and garden, wine cellar, bike room, and a lounge with catering kitchen and game room.

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About 135 East 79th Street

85

135 East 79th Street has received a CityRealty Rating of 85, based on:

 
Architecture

Anything above 30 is remarkable, from 20-29 is distinguished and from 11-19 is average, while below 11 is below average.

 
Location

Anything above 27 is remarkable, from 18-26 is distinguished and from 9-17 is average, while below 9 is below average.

 
Features

Anything above 22 is remarkable, from 16-21 is distinguished and from 9-15 is average, while below 9 is below average.

Rating Summary

27
Out of 44
+
27
Out of 36
+
21
Out of 39
+
10
=
85
Out of 119
 

Architecture Rating: Points Breakdown

Exterior:
Architectural Masterpiece 8 out of 8 points
Retail Quality:
None 2 out of 5 points
Canopy Entrance:
Dramatic 3 out of 3 points
Alterations:
None 2 out of 2 points
Plaza Or Atrium:
None 0 out of 3 points
Contextual Design:
No, but Very Good 3 out of 3 points
Skyline:
Exists 1 out of 2 points
Local Visibility:
Highly Visible 2 out of 2 points
Watertank:
Attractively Enclosed 2 out of 2 points
Airconditioners:
Not Allowed 2 out of 2 points
Free Standing:
No 0 out of 2 points
Gargoyles:
None 0 out of 2 points
Garden:
None 0 out of 2 points
Fenestration:
Consistent 1 out of 1 points
Landmark:
No 0 out of 2 points
Unity:
Unified Design 1 out of 1 points
Illumination:
None 0 out of 1 points
Water Element:
None 0 out of 1 points

Location Rating: Points Breakdown

Street Ambience:
Very Attractive with Trees 4 out of 5 points
Distance To Neighborhood Center:
Less than 10 blocks 5 out of 5 points
Views:
Open 2 out of 4 points
Neighborhood Ambience:
Very Attractive 3 out of 3 points
Traffic Noise:
Some 2 out of 3 points
Protected Views:
Only Top Floors 1 out of 2 points
Distance To Subway:
Less than 3 Short Blocks 2 out of 2 points
Firedepartment Noise:
No Noise 2 out of 2 points
Distance To Supermarket:
3-5 Short Blocks 1 out of 2 points
Distance To Park:
3-6 Short Blocks 1 out of 2 points
Distance To Water:
More than 6 Short Blocks 0 out of 2 points
Shopping:
5 or less Short Blocks 2 out of 2 points
Schools:
No Noise 1 out of 1 points
Noise From Nightlife:
None 1 out of 1 points

Features Rating: Points Breakdown

Lobby:
Spacious 4 out of 5 points
Units Per Floor:
2 4 out of 5 points
Ceiling:
9-11 Feet 2 out of 4 points
Balconies:
None 0 out of 3 points
Health Club:
Yes 1 out of 2 points
Private Gardens:
Substantial 2 out of 2 points
Storage Rooms:
Considerable 2 out of 2 points
Bay Windows:
None 0 out of 1 points
Fireplaces:
Some 1 out of 1 points
Door Person:
Yes 1 out of 1 points
Concierge:
Yes 1 out of 1 points
Elevator Person:
None 0 out of 1 points
Recreational Roof:
None 0 out of 1 points
Driveway:
None 0 out of 1 points
Maids Room:
None 0 out of 1 points
Catering:
None 0 out of 1 points
Garage:
None 0 out of 1 points
Mixed Use:
No 0 out of 1 points
Non Rectilinear Form:
No 0 out of 1 points
Unusual Layouts:
Some 1 out of 1 points
Prewar:
No 0 out of 1 points
Other Amenities:
Many 2 out of 2 points

Building Amenities

  • Concierge
  • FT Doorman
  • High-Rise
  • Post War
  • Resident Storage
  • Central AC
  • Garden
  • Health Club
  • Elevator
  • Lounge
  • Fitness Center
  • Outdoor Entertainment Space
  • Courtyard
  • In-Unit Washer/Dryer
  • Bike Room

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Pros
  • Second-best pre-war style building in post-war era
  • Few apartments
  • Impressive lobby
  • Landscaped courtyard
  • Fitness center
  • Bicycle room
  • Full-time doorman
  • Concierge
  • Flamboyant entrance with sculptures of pear tree branches
  • Close to Subway
Cons
  • No garage
  • No balconies
  • No roof deck
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Subways

  1. 6
at Lexington Ave 0.13 miles
  1. 4
  2. 5
at Lexington Ave 0.34 miles

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