Downtown loft meets uptown elegance!
SUN-DRENCHED, GUT RENOVATED (to the bricks, beams, and mains), tranquil 2+bedroom (PLUS bonus room), 2-bath home in the heart of the Upper East Side - west of 3rd Avenue! Meticulously designed by a famed NYC architect, this exquisite modern gem features stunning SOUTHERN exposure and views overlooking 79th Street, a generous split bedroom layout, completely new plumbing and upgraded electricals, wide plank Siberian oak flooring, custom Nest-controlled PTAC air units, custom lighting and millwork, CitiQuiet windows, integrated smart home technology with Sonos 5.1 speaker system (plus Sonance in-wall speakers), and thoughtfully planned custom storage throughout.The inviting, open chef's kitchen is anchored by all high-end, paneled appliances (Sub-Zero, Thermador plus a Miele fully exhausted range hood). The Grohe Blue water filter/chiller/carbonator offers seltzer on tap and is housed in the waterfall, honed stone island along with integrated sink, dishwasher, fold away recycling and pop-up electrical gromit. Perfect for mess-free meal prep and entertaining!Both spa baths have heated floors, Kohler fixtures with temperature and volume controls for the showers, smart tech Duravit toilets and are fully exhausted with ultra-quiet fans. The double-windowed, en-suite bath in the primary bedroom is clad in Bianco Dolomiti marble and basalt, a custom double vanity, oversized walk-in shower with 3 showerheads and built-in bench!As a bonus, there is a windowed office for all your WFH needs, den, or guest room that currently houses the full-size Gaggenau wine refrigerator.179 East 79th Street is a highly sought-after, white glove co-operative staffed with attentive full-time doormen and a wonderful resident Superintendent. There is central laundry, bicycle storage, a lovely residents' garden and private storage units. Close to TOP schools, 4/5/6/Q subways and the crosstown bus, Central Park, museums, restaurants, gourmet shops and so much more! Pied- -terres, guarantors, co-purchases and pets allowed with Board approval. 75% financing permitted and there is a 2% flip tax payable by purchaser.
A MUST SEE!
Co-op
$3,398 Maintenance/CC
Built in 1928
MLS/Listing ID 21663598
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15 Stories
59 Units
Pre-war
Bike Room
Elevator
Full Time Doorman
Laundry
Pets Allowed
Pied-a-terre Allowed
Central Air Conditioning
City View
Exposures: South
Listing Courtesy of DOUGLAS ELLIMAN REAL ESTATE, PHYLLIS PEI - 212-350-2231
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