302 E 96TH Street #PH1

The moment you enter this full-floor 3-bed, 3-bath condo residence, you'll be blown away by the scale of the living room, by the two large terraces, and by the open vistas beyond. But it is in the way these come together that will truly captivate.

After all, the open plan living room is generous in a way that current new construction never is, and the 500 SF of glass between the indoor space and direct living terrace enhances that open feel we all crave.

In an unusual twist, let's start with the powder room/3rd bath, located off the foyer, which features an oversized, full-height window in the shower, creating the feel of an outdoor shower with river views (privacy is not an issue with no other building in sight).

At 16 x 10 ft, the entry foyer provides ample room for a sitting area and stroller parking. Its connectivity with the spacious living room makes everything feel even more exceptional.

The living/dining room and very generous open kitchen with its 12-foot Carrera marble floating kitchen island are the stuff of dreams. Such a room is unique not just for its scale, but also for its ceiling height, glass curtain wall, and connected 500sf north-facing landscaped terrace. Your eyes are drawn to the unobstructed views, including those of Central Park and the East River, making it supremely practical and a visual joy, directly connecting you with the city at all times of the day and year.

All I described so far is only half of this home, as behind the ample kitchen are three bedrooms, two bathrooms, full-sized laundry, and a whole other 500sf terrace.

The primary bedroom has an exceptionally comfortable ensuite with a free-standing tub, enormous walk-in shower, walk-in closet with its own full wall of windows, and access to the second terrace.

The second and third bedrooms are similarly sized, so the only favoritism is in who gets the second entrance to the terrace.

The home's two terraces are similarly sized; each is large enough for dining tables of any size and both have open water views, with one facing North and the other facing South. So, you can pick the perfect terrace for the time of day, the wind direction, or simply your desired view.

This home is truly uniqueand after curating a database with over 9,000 terraced homes in Manhattan, we know unique from merely rare.

This home also offers crucial "quality of life" upgrades, including wide-plank hardwood floors, a state-of-the-art appliances package, heated floors in all three bathrooms, 5-zone HVAC with Google Nest thermostats, 5-zone SONOS media system controlled by Savant, full home WiFi (including both terraces), outdoor media, and perfectly cultivated landscaping with smart irrigation.

However, it does not stop there, because this unit transfers with a deeded parting spot. The building amenities include a residents' lounge with sundeck patio, a rooftop sundeck, bike storage, and concierge services. And when you consider you are only one block from the FDR, and less than 100 yards from the Q subway, you realize: this home is something special and worth your consideration.