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East River Tower, 1725 York Avenue, #20B

$3,995,000 ($1,187 per ft2) | 5 beds, 3.5 baths | Approx. 3,365 ft2
Building Profile  | 
197 days on Market

Key Details

  • Listed: May 2, 2024
    Last Price Change: ($505,000) on Jun 10
    Days on Market: 197
    Building Type: Cooperative
    Neighborhood: Yorkville (Manhattan)
    Doorman: FT Doorman
    Listing viewed 135 times
Monthly Maintenance: $6,272 ($1.86/ft2)
Est. Monthly Mortgage: $7,909
Total Est. Monthly Carrying Cost: $14,181 ($4.21/ft2)
Note: the above is based on a down payment of 70% ($2,796,500), which is the minimum amount permitted by the building.

Insider Highlights

  • Spacious and Luxurious Living: This 5-bedroom apartment offers an expansive living area, perfect for entertaining, a large open chef’s kitchen with high-end appliances, a wet bar with a Sub Zero 2-temperature wine cooler, and a soundproofed music studio. The apartment also features 16 fitted closets, a full-sized laundry room, and stunning views of the East River and cityscapes from 37 windows.
  • Outdoor Features: The apartment boasts two large balconies and direct access to the Yorkville Tennis Club. The building is in close proximity to Carl Schurz Park and the Asphalt Green recreational center, offering plenty of outdoor activities.
  • Building Amenities: The full-service building provides a 24-hour doorman, a live-in resident manager, a newly renovated gym, on-site garage, and newly renovated elevators. The building also has its own driveway and spacious lobby.
  • Convenient Location: Located on the Upper East Side, the apartment is near top private schools, parks, and cultural offerings. It also offers easy access to public transportation including the NYC Ferry and Q train.
  • Flexible Purchase Options: Co-purchasing, pied a terre purchases, and guarantors are allowed, making this a versatile option for a variety of buyers.
  • Pet-Friendly: The building is pet-friendly, making it a perfect choice for pet owners.

Description

Endless views of the East River and cityscapes can be seen from 37 windows facing north, east, and west in this approximately 3,365 interior square foot and 240 exterior square foot home. This expansive apartment boasts 5 bedrooms, 3 full bathrooms, 1 powder room, and 2 large balconies. Rarely do you find such a large well-planned layout, all on one floor, in a full-service building; this home offers an incredible lifestyle. Entertaining is a dream in this expansive living area, which is over 1,300 square feet and currently fits an 8-person dining table, a grand piano, a living room, a family room, a balcony, a wet bar, and a powder room.

The family room features a screen that is hidden in the ceiling. The wet bar off of the den features a Sub Zero 2-temperature wine cooler, 2 Sub Zero refrigerator drawers, a small sink, and abundant cabinetry for glassware, liquor, games, etc. Built-in cabinetry surrounds the entertaining area, and there is exceptional sunlight and expansive river views throughout. The very large open chef’s kitchen features a corner window, SubZero refrigerator, 4-burner gas Wolf stove with griddle and oven, Miele dishwasher, garbage disposal, custom Crown Point cabinetry with display shelves, Carrara marble countertops and backsplash, and a large walk-in pantry.

There is a large wooden island with breakfast bar seating for 4. The 5 large bedrooms are currently configured as 3 bedrooms, 1 den/office, and 1 soundproofed music studio used by a prolific piano instructor. The soundproofed studio offers many possibilities for a professional looking for a soundproofed private office with an ensuite bathroom and designated waiting area. This room is perfect for a musician, therapist’s office, bedroom with a walk-in closet, nanny’s room, mud room, etc. There are 16 fitted closets including 4 walk-in closets. There are built in Sonos speakers throughoutThe apartment has a full sized laundry room with a full sized washer and dryer (not apartment sized), sink, additional refrigerator, cabinetry, hang-dry space and countertop. The building is nestled among all the best private schools in NYC, half a block from Asphalt Green, one block from Carl Schurz Park and the East River Promenade, and easy access to the FDR Drive allows for a quick getaway every weekend.

The NYC Ferry leaves from 90th Street and FDR Drive and goes to Astoria (5 min), Long Island City , Williamsburg, and the Rockaways. The Q train is nearby on 86th and 2nd Avenue. 1725 York is also near some of the best food and culture the Upper East Side has to offer! East River Tower at York Avenue and East 89th Street is a full service building with 24 hr doorman and a live-in resident manager. This is a pet friendly building with a newly renovated gym, garage on-site, and newly renovated elevators.

The building has a convenient circular driveway and lovely and curteous staff to help you unload your car. There is direct access to the Yorkville Tennis Club from the building. This well run Coop allows co-purchasing, pied a terre purchases, and guarantors.

There is a 1.75% flip tax paid by the buyer.

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Apartment Amenities

  • Washer/Dryer in apt.
  • Balcony
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About East River Tower, 1725 York Avenue

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East River Tower, 1725 York Avenue has received a CityRealty Rating of 79, 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

30
Out of 44
+
23
Out of 36
+
19
Out of 39
+
7
=
79
Out of 119
 

Architecture Rating: Points Breakdown

Exterior:
Attractive 4 out of 8 points
Retail Quality:
Good 3 out of 5 points
Canopy Entrance:
Dramatic 3 out of 3 points
Alterations:
None 2 out of 2 points
Plaza Or Atrium:
Attractive 2 out of 3 points
Contextual Design:
No, but OK 1 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:
Discrete 1 out of 2 points
Free Standing:
Free Standing 2 out of 2 points
Gargoyles:
None 0 out of 2 points
Garden:
Attractive 2 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:
Yes 1 out of 1 points

Location Rating: Points Breakdown

Street Ambience:
Attractive / Pleasant 3 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:
3-5 Short Blocks 1 out of 2 points
Distance To Park:
Less Than 3 Short Blocks 2 out of 2 points
Distance To Water:
Less than 3 Short Blocks 2 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:
5-9 2 out of 5 points
Ceiling:
8-9 Feet 1 out of 4 points
Balconies:
Many 2 out of 3 points
Health Club:
Yes, with Swimming Pool 2 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:
Yes 1 out of 1 points
Maids Room:
None 0 out of 1 points
Catering:
None 0 out of 1 points
Garage:
Yes 1 out of 1 points
Mixed Use:
No 0 out of 1 points
Non Rectilinear Form:
No 0 out of 1 points
Unusual Layouts:
No 0 out of 1 points
Prewar:
No 0 out of 1 points
Other Amenities:
Many 2 out of 2 points

Building Amenities

  • FT Doorman
  • High-Rise
  • Post War
  • Full Service Garage
  • Health Club
  • Elevator
  • Porte-Cochère / Driveway
  • Terraces / Balconies

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Pros
  • Stunning views
  • Pet friendly
  • Gym and tennis courts
  • Doorman
  • Not too far from popular restaurants on Second Avenue
  • Concierge
  • Garage
  • Close to both Carl Schurz Park and the Asphalt Green recreational center
  • Driveway
  • Spacious lobby
  • Staggered balconies
  • Close to Subway
Cons
  • Nearby area to the west still has many old tenement buildings
  • Far from high-end retail
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