For Sale

Listed by Elizabeth Sahlman and Lorand Kovacs from Compass

Source: OneKey #H6274605

11/151 East 79th Street, New York, NY, 10075

$7,200,000

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30+ days on the market

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Originally built in 1924 by renowned architects Rouse and Goldstone This full-floor residence at 151 East 79 Street, is an architectural masterpiece. Perched high on the 11th floor, this incredible home offers approximately 4,000 sqft of flexible living space with light emanating from all four exposures. Available for the first time in over 50 years, the apartment is currently configured with 6 spacious bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, 2 wood-burning fireplaces, a double-sized living room, formal dining room, windowed eat-in kitchen with a breakfast room, laundry room, and separate staff quarters. A private landing leads to a grand entry gallery with access to both public and private areas. Enter the magnificent double size great room which boasts impeccable floor to ceiling wooden paneling set within a wall of original lead casement windows with western city views. A beautiful wood burning fireplace and multiple seating areas complete this impressive entertaining space. Adjacent to the great room is a large formal dining room and a butler's pantry with never-ending storage. The huge kitchen is equipped with three enormous picture windows facing east and north. A charming breakfast room, with Juliette Balcony is unlike any other in the building. Floor to ceiling windows gaze over All Soul's Church. A full laundry room, and staff room with ensuite bathroom are adjacent. The private bedroom wing is accessed through a hallway lined with deep walk-in closets. All bedrooms are spacious and filled with natural light, each featuring an en-suite bathroom. The primary bedroom suite, with south and west exposures, is particularly impressive, featuring another wood-burning fireplace, en-suite bathroom, and a walk-in closet. This residence showcases beautiful prewar details and oak floors throughout, adding to its timeless elegance. Located in the heart of one of the most exclusive neighborhoods in New York City, 151 East 79 Street is a boutique cooperative building with only sixteen residences and a lovely canopied entrance with decorative limestone columns and handsome wrought-iron doors. The building offers a range of amenities, including a newly renovated windowed gym, private storage which transfers with the sale, a full-time doorman and a resident manager. The cooperative benefits from the rent paid by the commercial space on Lexington Avenue which allows for low maintenance. 151 East 79 Street permits 50% financing and is pet friendly. There is a 2.5% flip tax paid by the buyer.

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