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The Metropolitan, 181 East 90th Street, #PH32

$9,250,000 ($2,603 per ft2) | 4 beds, 5 baths | Approx. 3,553 ft2
Building Profile  | 
17 days on Market

Key Details

  • Listed: Sep 3, 2024
    Days on Market: 17
    Building Type: Condominium
    Neighborhood: Carnegie Hill (Manhattan)
    Doorman: FT Doorman
Monthly Common Charges: $4,918
Monthly Real Estate Taxes: $10,570
Total Taxes & Fees: $15,488 ($4.36/ft2)
Est. Monthly Mortgage: $51,096
Total Est. Monthly Carrying Cost: $66,584 ($18.74/ft2)
Note: the above is based on a down payment of 10% ($925,000), which is the minimum amount permitted by the building.

Open house:

  • The afternoon of Sunday, Sep 22
By appointment only.

Insider Highlights

  • Luxurious Bedrooms: The penthouse includes four generously proportioned bedrooms, each with its own ensuite marble bath. The opulent Primary Suite features a dressing area, custom closets, and a luxurious windowed marble bathroom with steam shower and infinity soaking tub.
  • Additional Amenities: The property is equipped with multi-zone central air conditioning, automated shades, in-unit washer and dryer, California Closets, and a state-of-the-art Crestron system. The expansive terrace is equipped with an irrigation system, electrical wiring, and a spacious storage unit.
  • Building Facilities: The building offers a 24-hour doorman, porter, full-time handyman, live-in resident manager, state-of-the-art gym, private storage, bike room, children’s playroom, and additional laundry facilities. It is a pet-friendly building with full time doorman, lobby attendants, concierge, handyman and a live-in super.
  • Prime Location: Ideally located near Central Park, top schools, cultural institutions, fine dining and gourmet groceries. The property is in close proximity to restaurants, food markets and retail stores along 86th Street, with potential for property tax benefits through the New York City Cooperative and Condominium Tax Abatement.
  • Prestigious Penthouse Design: This full-floor penthouse offers 360-degree panoramic views of Central Park, the Reservoir, and the Manhattan skyline. It is designed by the renowned Pritzker Prize-winning architect Philip Johnson, featuring high ceilings, large entry foyers, spacious rooms, cherry wood kitchen cabinets, wide plank Merbau cherry wood floors, and deep infinity edge tubs in master bathrooms.
  • Exclusive Features: The property boasts a private elevator landing, grand corner living room with oversized curvilinear windows, a sprawling 1,030-square-foot terrace with architectural awning, and a bright chef’s kitchen with Siematic cabinetry, granite countertops, and Viking/Subzero/Bosch appliances.

Description

Brilliant Full-Floor Sun-Drenched Penthouse with 360-Degree Panoramic Views at The Metropolitan by Iconic Architect Philip Johnson Penthouse 32 is a breathtaking, full-floor residence perched atop the prestigious Metropolitan condominium, designed by the renowned Pritzker Prize-winning architect Philip Johnson. This magnificent 3,553-square-foot, 8-room sanctuary epitomizes elegance and luxury with unmatched 360-degree views of Central Park, the Reservoir, and the Manhattan skyline, stretching endlessly to Long Island, New Jersey and Westchester. Upon entering the home through a private elevator landing, you are welcomed into an impressive foyer and gracious gallery leading to a grand corner living room with oversized curvilinear windows to the East, North and West.

Bathed in natural light from a wall of windows, this majestic space offers awe-inspiring views capturing both sunrise and sunset. A glass door opens onto a sprawling 1,030-square-foot terrace that envelops the residence, adorned with an architectural awning and offering sweeping views of Central Park—a perfect setting for alfresco dining, entertaining, or simply basking in the sunny skyline. The heart of this entertainer’s dream is a very bright chef’s kitchen, seamlessly integrated with the living and dining rooms, creating an open-flow layout ideal for gatherings. Outfitted with Siematic cabinetry, granite countertops, Viking/Subzero/Bosch appliances, this culinary space is as functional as it is aesthetic.

The bedroom wing is a tranquil retreat, featuring four generously proportioned bedrooms, each with its own ensuite marble bath, ensuring the utmost privacy and comfort for residents and guests alike. The crowning jewel is the opulent Primary Suite, an expansive space the size of a grand living room. This sanctuary includes a separate dressing area, abundant custom closets, and a luxurious windowed marble bathroom complete with a steam shower and an infinity soaking tub, offering a spa-like escape within the comfort of your own home. Additional features include 120 eight-foot windows that flood the home with natural light, multi-zone central air conditioning, automated shades, an in-unit washer and dryer, California Closets, and a state-of-the-art Crestron system.

The expansive terrace is equipped with an irrigation system, electrical wiring, and a spacious storage unit (approximately 3’8" x 15’6"). The Metropolitan, built in 2004, stands as one of Carnegie Hill’s most coveted addresses. With its impeccable service offerings, including a 24-hour doorman, porter, full-time handyman, and a live-in resident manager, the building embodies the essence of refined living. Residents enjoy access to a suite of luxury amenities, including a state-of-the-art gym, private storage, a bike room, a children’s playroom, and additional laundry facilities.

Pets are warmly welcomed. Ideally located between two subway lines near Central Park, top schools, cultural institutions, fine dining and gourmet groceries, The Metropolitan is ideally placed in the Upper East Side. The building’s residents may also qualify for the New York City Cooperative and Condominium Tax Abatement, offering potential property tax benefits.

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Apartment Amenities

  • Terrace
  • River View
  • Washer/Dryer in apt.
Listing courtesy of Engel & Volkers New York Real Estate LLC

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About The Metropolitan, 181 East 90th Street

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The Metropolitan, 181 East 90th Street has received a CityRealty Rating of 77, 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
+
23
Out of 36
+
18
Out of 39
+
9
=
77
Out of 119
 

Architecture Rating: Points Breakdown

Exterior:
Very Attractive 5 out of 8 points
Retail Quality:
Attractive 4 out of 5 points
Canopy Entrance:
Attractive 2 out of 3 points
Alterations:
None 2 out of 2 points
Plaza Or Atrium:
None 0 out of 3 points
Contextual Design:
Yes and Good 2 out of 3 points
Skyline:
Highly Visible 2 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:
Corner 1 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:
Yes 1 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:
More than 50 blocks 0 out of 5 points
Views:
Impressive 3 out of 4 points
Neighborhood Ambience:
Attractive 2 out of 3 points
Traffic Noise:
Some 2 out of 3 points
Protected Views:
Many 2 out of 2 points
Distance To Subway:
More than 5 Short Blocks 0 out of 2 points
Firedepartment Noise:
No Noise 2 out of 2 points
Distance To Supermarket:
Less than 3 Short Blocks 2 out of 2 points
Distance To Park:
Less Than 3 Short Blocks 2 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:
3-4 3 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:
None 0 out of 2 points
Storage Rooms:
Minimal 1 out of 2 points
Bay Windows:
Some 1 out of 1 points
Fireplaces:
None 0 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:
Yes 1 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
  • Health Club
  • Washer/Dryer in building
  • Elevator
  • Children's Playroom
  • Fitness Center
  • Outdoor Entertainment Space
  • In-Unit Washer/Dryer
  • Bike Room
  • Live-In Superintendent
  • Terraces / Balconies

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Pros
  • Designed by Philip Johnson and Alan Ritchie
  • One of few towers on west side of avenue in this area
  • Bicycle room
  • Health club
  • Concierge
  • Corner windows
  • Large windows
  • Sweeping vistas
  • Illuminated crown
  • Close to Subway
Cons
  • No sidewalk landscaping
  • Several blocks from public transportation
  • Considerable traffic
  • No balconies
  • No sundeck
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