188 E 78th Street #22A

Perfectly located on the 22nd Floor of the premier white-glove condominium, The Empire, this corner sun-flooded home spans approximately 2,500 square feet with picturesque open city views and peeks of Central Park. The luxurious home has five bedrooms or four bedrooms and a library, and four and a half bathrooms. There are new hardwood floors, high ceilings and brand-new multi-zone central air conditioning. Off a semi-private elevator landing is a grand entrance gallery from which all the entertaining rooms flow. The living room faces east with three large windows and open views. Through French doors is the corner dining room with five windows that face south and east; affording an elegant space for gatherings. Also adjacent to the living room is the library or fifth bedroom which has custom built-in bookshelves and a large closet. The windowed kitchen has been completely renovated and has a Juliet balcony facing south. The kitchen has custom cabinets and marble countertops. It is equipped with top-of-the-line appliances including a Viking six-burner range, Thermador oven, Thermador convection/steam oven, Bosch dishwasher, GE refrigerator/freezer and a built-in microwave. Off the kitchen is a laundry area with a vented Whirlpool washer/dryer. A powder room and coat closet complete the public spaces. As for the private quarters, the master suite faces east and has four closets, two of which are large walk-ins. The en-suite master bathroom has two sinks and a separate shower and bathtub. There are three additional bedrooms all with en-suite bathrooms, great closets and open views. The building has a 24-hour doorman and concierge. The amenities have all been recently renovated and include a fitness center, an entertainment room with catering kitchen, a playroom, a screening room, a second floor terrace and an on-site garage.