135 E 79th Street #5W
MLS® #RLS10984938
Listing by Compass
5
Bedrooms
6.5
Baths
3,545
Sq. Ft.
2012
Year Built
Quick Summary
Property Highlights
- Exposure: North,South facing
- Climate Control: Central Air
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Description
Sophistication and refinement abound in this meticulous CONDO building at 135 East 79 Street. Ideally located west of Lexington Avenue, this home is now offered for the first time. Considered one of the best floorplates in the building, apartment 5W is an exquisite floor-through residence beautifully conceived by renowned designer Willam Sofield. With over 3,500 sqft of flexible space, this home provides 5 bedrooms and 4.5 bathrooms. Step off the elevator landing into a private foyer and enter into a grand living and dining room with gorgeous white oak herringbone floors with sweeping southern views through oversized windows and wrought iron Juliet balconies. Sunny South and North exposures provide ample light. The enormous windowed eat-in kitchen is show-stopping. With hand-painted Christopher Peacock cabinetry, statuary stone slab countertops, a professional grade Sub-Zero refrigerator, Wolf six-burner range with infrared grill, two Miele dishwashers, a Sub-Zero wine refrigerator, Kallista Jeton fittings. An additional fifth bedroom/library with a custom wet bar is unique to apartment 5W and allows for a perfect entertaining space. The gracious master suite has an abundance of custom millwork closets and an ensuite marble bathroom with double vanity, a soaking tub, a separate loo and a large stall shower. With impeccable design, custom wood trim and casings, Nanz hand-cast hardware and a Venstar system of individual controlled central AC units in each room, this home is the epitome of luxurious living. Constructed in 2013 and Developed by the Brodsky Corporation, this boutique condominium is comprised of 20 stories and just 31 residences. The architecture artfully combines the authentic craftsmanship of its Upper East Side neighbors with a thoughtful understanding of modern luxury living. Hand-carved limestone, custom-pigmented, hand-laid brick, hand-cast ironwork, create a facade that ranks among the finest in New York. Amenities include a full-time doorman, concierge, fitness center, billiard room, catering kitchen, residents’ lounge, all-surrounding common beautifully landscaped courtyard. Pets welcome. * Current Taxes Reflective of LLC Ownership, Primary Residence Tax Reduction will bring taxes down*
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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
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327
Median Asking Price
$1.30M
Median $/Sqft
$1,427
Avg Days on Market
N/A
New This Week
20
Price Reduced
23%
Sold (30 Days)
35
Median Sale Price
$1.39M
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135 E 79th Street #5W, Upper East Side, New York County
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