Evolving Downtown neighborhoods and towering Billionaires' Row skyscrapers have attracted considerable attention as of late, but the Upper East Side should not be considered a quaint relic of yesteryear. 150 East 78th Street offers proof of that: The building is 72 percent sold with over $135 million in contracts signed. These include #PH11A, which had an asking price of $20 million, and #8A/8B, to be combined by the buyer to encompass the entire eighth floor, with an asking price of $14.3 million.
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“We’ve continually seen a tremendous response from buyers and brokers, who are gravitating to the building’s privacy and wonderful amenities” - Alexa Lambert, Compass Development Marketing Group
A limited collection of penthouse residences remains on the market, ranging from $16.35 million for a four-bedroom home to $17.5 million for a five-bedroom apartment. All penthouses feature private terraces, custom fireplaces, and thoughtful layouts separating the living areas from the sleeping areas. Throughout the building, the architecture by Robert A.M. Stern Architects and interiors by Robert Couturier nod to historic prewar design while providing the square footage, high-end finishes, and creature comforts today's buyers has come to expect.
In preparation for 150 East 78th Street’s opening later this year, the sales office has been relocated on-site. This will allow potential buyers to appreciate its easy access to Central Park, the Metropolitan Museum of Art, Madison Avenue shopping, fine dining, and top schools. The 77th Street 6 train is one block south of the building.
In preparation for 150 East 78th Street’s opening later this year, the sales office has been relocated on-site. This will allow potential buyers to appreciate its easy access to Central Park, the Metropolitan Museum of Art, Madison Avenue shopping, fine dining, and top schools. The 77th Street 6 train is one block south of the building.
↓ All penthouses open up to gracious private terraces.
↓ Fireplaces are at the center of the Great Rooms, which are accented with high ceilings and detailed crown moldings.
↓ Kitchens by Christopher Peacock have a Parisian flair with custom cabinetry, Statuarietto countertops and islands, Lacanche gas ranges, and Miele appliances.
↓ Primary suites feature endless closet space and abundant natural light.
↓ Five-fixture primary baths include heated flooring, soaking tubs, steam showers, Lefroy Brooks fixtures, and separate Toto water closets.
↓ Secondary bedrooms each have en suite baths and generous storage space.
↓ A rooftop terrace has a landscaped terrace, seating and dining areas, fire pit, and grill.
↓ The Athletic Club includes a fitness center with Technogym equipment, a private training studio, a regulation squash court and retractable basketball hoop, and golf simulator.
↓ The Parlor features a billiards table and en suite catering kitchen.
↓ Additional amenities include children’s playroom, pet washing station, bike room, cold storage, commercial washer and dryer, and 24-hour concierge service.
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