SOLD FOR $33,000,000
Listed at $34,900,000 · Sold 5.4% below asking · Closed August 18, 2025
109 E 79th Street #PH16
MLS® #RLS10968008
Listing by Modlin Group LLC
5
Bedrooms
6.5
Baths
6,548
Sq. Ft.
2020
Year Built
Quick Summary
Property Highlights
- Views: City
- Exposure: East,North,South facing
- Outdoor Space: Building Terrace, Terrace
Property Details
Description
Penthouse 16 is a magnificent residence, designed by Brazilian Interior Designer Felippe Crescenti, spanning a full floor and stretching to 6,548 Sq. Ft. (608 Sq. M.) with 640 Sq. Ft. (59 Sq. M.) of outdoor space and offering 100’ of contiguous rooms and two terraces with south exposure. Offering five bedrooms and a Den, five ensuite bathrooms, and a powder room, this gracious home features lofty 10’-7” ceilings and south, east, north and west exposures. Elegant architectural details and materials throughout include expansive casement style windows in a white bronze finish, 4” wide rift and quarter sawn American White Oak flooring set in a chevron pattern in all living areas, 9’ tall flush wood doors with custom burnished nickel hardware, and custom wood light coves in all primary rooms, hallways, vestibules, primary bathrooms, and powder rooms, dramatic floor uplights in the public rooms. All doorways and doors throughout the entire apartment have been rebuilt to be 9’ tall with custom flush painted doors and wood stained trims. Through a private and keyed entry vestibule finished with Petite Granite marble slab flooring, Oak stained trims, integrated closets, residents are greeted by a custom Oak door leading into a similarly finished stately entry gallery. The entertaining wing including a gracious living room with a gas fireplace, a Den, a grand dining room, and a corner windowed eat-in kitchen, each with terrace access, features light-filled southern exposures and views of Gilded Age architecture along East 79th Street and of Park Avenue beyond. The kitchen is outfitted in a custom Italian kitchen by Poliform with a stainless steel island, polished Arabescato Corchia marble slab countertops and backsplash. Professional-grade appliances include a 60” Wolf 6-burner range with Charbroiler and Griddle, wall oven, speed oven, and fully-vented range hood; three Sub-Zero refrigerators with integrated freezer drawers, two Miele dishwashers, and Franke stainless steel undermount sinks with Insinkerator disposal and Dornbracht faucet. A separate pantry with full wall of storage leads to an adjacent laundry room with a sink, folding counter and a high capacity LG washer and dryer that vents to the exterior. A separate windowed utility room provides additional convenience. The bedroom wing offers tranquil and picturesque north and east views over gardens and landmarked townhouses below. The primary bedroom suite features two oversized walk-in closets by Poliform, a windowed dressing room with integrated lighting, Poliform cabinets, and an east-facing wall of casement-style windows. The windowed primary bathroom is outfitted with honed Amazing Silver stone slab full-height walls and window enclosures, and Petite Granite floors, a custom mirror vanity with dramatically veined Skyfall stone slab countertop, recessed Walnut clad medicine cabinets featuring integrated lighting, an Alissa freestanding soaking tub and recessed floor uplights. Additional features include a separate frameless shower and WC doors, a stone bench and a Toto wall-mounted water closet. Secondary bedrooms are generously proportioned and include Custom Poliform wardrobe closets; and feature ensuite bathrooms with custom floating vanities with concealed medicine cabinets and custom vanity lighting, Paonazzo Caldia stone slab counters and shower enclosures, Petite Granite floors, Dornbracht chrome fixtures and Toto wall-mounted water closet complete these refined spaces. The powder room, located adjacent to the entry gallery, provides a striking focal point with a free-standing stone washstand vanity with a honed Petite Granite floor and matching door surrounds and base details along with Boffi fittings in a platinum finish and an alcove for a Toto water closet. Additional thoughtful residence features include pre-wiring for home automation, pre-wired shade pockets in every room, VRF individually zoned heating and cooling, newly installed humidification and a discreet service entrance.
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About Upper East Side
View All Upper East Side ListingsThe Upper East Side remains the gold standard for classic New York elegance. Known for 'Museum Mile' and its quiet, tree-lined streets, the neighborhood offers a refined lifestyle away from the midtown bustle. While famous for its historic cooperatives, the area has seen a recent surge in ultra-luxury new construction condos, particularly along the Second Avenue Subway corridor, making it a top choice for both traditionalists and modern buyers.
Upper East Side Live Market Data
View NeighborhoodActive Listings
329
Median Asking Price
$1.30M
Median $/Sqft
$1,500
Avg Days on Market
N/A
New This Week
32
Price Reduced
23%
Sold (30 Days)
32
Median Sale Price
$1.44M
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109 E 79th Street #PH16, Upper East Side, New York County
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