Townsend House via Warburg
Fairly or not, the Upper East Side has spent years with a reputation as an enclave for the city's wealthiest, most homogenous, and most settled. While that may be true of certain sections, a recent Saturday Night Live sketch wasn't far off the mark - a younger, more diverse, and more vibrant crowd has come to embrace this part of Manhattan. Some would say to use the following apartments as starter homes. However, the attractive spaces, thriving neighborhoods, and sudden wealth of transportation options may prove too irresistible to leave behind!
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All images of Continental Towers via Compass
Dining area
Bedroom
Between two banks of cabinets in the kitchen and five closets throughout, this apartment does not suffer from a shortage of storage space. The efficiently laid out home also features an expansive living and dining area, a recently renovated kitchen, and a large bedroom. Amenities and staff include doorman, concierge, live-in super, gym, bike room, storage, parking, and laundry room. See floor plan and full details here.
All images of The Alamo via Compass
Living room
Kitchen
This corner unit offers all the convenience of a condo and elegance of townhouse living for the best of both worlds. Oversized windows look out on double exposures that fill the apartment with gorgeous garden and greenery views. The windowed kitchen is outfitted with stainless steel appliances and modern finishes and fixtures. See floor plan and full details here.
All images of 225 East 74th Street via Compass
Dining area
Bedroom
Corner unit in an Art Deco building designed by acclaimed architect Horace Ginsbern features step-down living room, formal dining area, arched entries, and south-facing windows that fill the home with light. Building amenities and staff include 24-hour doorman, live-in resident manager, bike room, storage, and courtyard garden. See floor plan and full details here.
All images of 330 East 80th Street via Brown Harris Stevens
Kitchen
Bedroom
Exquisitely renovated turnkey apartment boasts gracious layout, southern exposure, oak strip hardwood floors, and the potential for a second bedroom. The chef's kitchen has been updated with blue granite countertops and island, custom cabinetry, and top-of-the-line appliances. Full-service building amenities and staff include 24-hour doorman, live-in super, central laundry room, bike room, storage, and on-site garage. See floor plan and full details here.
All images of The Omni via DJK Residential
Kitchen
Bedroom
Enjoy open city views from two private balconies in this mint condition condo. Interior features include northern and southern exposures, Brazilian cherry hardwood floors, and spa-like bath. The kitchen has been renovated with high-end stainless steel appliances and granite countertops. See floor plan and full details here.
All images of Townsend House via Warburg
Foyer
Bedroom
High-floor corner unit is flooded with natural light and gorgeous southern and western views. Features include a wall of picture windows, renovated open kitchen with built-in breakfast bar, and abundant storage and built-ins throughout. The apartment comes with a storage bin, and the building also enjoys a gym, bike room, laundry room, and easy access to Central Park, The Frick Collection, The Met Breuer, Madison Avenue shopping, and major transportation. See floor plan and full details here.
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All images of 10 East End Avenue via Warburg
Living room
Kitchen
Large, quiet apartment boasts hardwood floors, renovated kitchen, abundant closet space, and large new windows that fill the rooms with gorgeous southern and western light. Doorman building amenities include garage, bike room, laundry room, storage, and new furnished roof deck. Carl Schurz Park and the East River Promenade are a short walk away. See floor plan and full details here.
All images of 241 East 76th Street via Corcoran
Dining area
Kitchen
Between windows in nearly every room and southern and eastern exposures, this meticulously renovated home is filled with natural light. The expansive living and dining area offers beautifully finished hardwood floors and amazing storage with custom built-ins and walk-in closets. Full-service doorman building amenities include laundry room, bike room, garage, storage, and roof deck. See floor plan and full details here.
All images of 225 East 76th Street via Halstead
Dining area
Bedroom
Smartly laid out, pin-drop quiet apartment features northern and southern exposures, generous floor space, and separate dining foyer. The kitchen has been newly renovated with stainless steel appliances and stone countertops. The building is conveniently located near several hospitals, top-rated restaurants, shops, supermarkets, and transportation options. See floor plan and full details here.
All images of The Fontaine via Compass
Kitchen
Bedroom
Dramatic, oversized windows look out on treetop views and keep the noise of the city out of this oversized apartment. Additional features include flexible layout, king-sized master suite, gracious entry foyer, generous closet space, and open kitchen with breakfast bar. Building amenities include gym, bike room, laundry room, storage, and roof deck with sweeping city views. See floor plan and full details here.
All images of 415 East 80th Street via Halstead
Kitchen
Bedroom
Oversized windows fill this apartment with light, and a custom closet and unique loft provide excellent storage space. The windowed kitchen has been finished with Black Canyon Silestone countertops, breakfast bar, subway tile backsplash, and stainless steel dishwasher. Additional features include 9' ceilings, hardwood plank floors, queen-size bedroom, and recently renovated bath. See floor plan and full details here.
All images of 301 East 63rd Street via Level Group
Foyer
Sleeping area
A sliding door transforms this spacious alcove studio into a one-bedroom home. A built-in bar and spacious kitchen are ideal for entertaining, custom cabinetry allows for generous storage space. Full-service building enjoys easy access to Bloomingdale's, shopping, restaurants, and several subway stops. See floor plan and full details here.
All images of 244 East 90th Street via Citi Habitats
Living room
Kitchen
Third-floor home in a prewar building features 12' ceilings, hardwood floors, large closets, and northern exposure with park views. The kitchen boasts excellent cabinet space, stainless steel appliances, and generous counter space. The building is just blocks from Whole Foods, prime restaurants, great shopping, and several transportation options. See floor plan and full details here.
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