151 E 78TH Street #PHB

Penthouse B at 151 East 78th occupies the entire 14th floor and has approximately 3,381 interior SF (314 SM) and 66 SF (6 SM) of outdoor space. The apartment has an open and luxurious feeling with a sweeping expanse of entertaining and living spaces and three beautifully scaled bedrooms, including a spacious master with two enormous walk-in closets and a five-fixture bath with radiant heated floors, private water closet and an eight-jet steam shower with bench. This unique Penthouse faces south, east, north and west, ensuring brilliant sunlight throughout the day as well as open city views. Adding to the drama is an impressive chevron pattern quarter sawn oak floor, elegant custom moldings, and solid paneled doors. Entered via a private elevator landing to a beautiful gallery, with an intricate, hand-laid African St. Laurent and white polished marble slab marble floor and an arched ceiling detail, Penthouse B is a chic and impressive home. With its west-facing half moon terrace accessible from the library, Penthouse B has a glamorous feel. Parisian-like mahogany double hung weight-and-chain floor-to-ceiling windows frame dramatic city views of the downtown skyline. An eat-in kitchen, created by Smallbone of Devises in association with Peter Pennoyer Architects, is thoughtfully designed with a windowed north exposure, coffered ceiling, hand-painted white oak cabinetry and specially outfitted spice, cutlery, utensil and pot drawers, all finished with black walnut interiors. Two Sub-Zero refrigerators, two Miele dishwashers, a professional Wolf range with custom-designed vented range hood plus Wolf wall oven and microwave, an adjacent walk-in pantry and an island with seating are just some of the features of this special kitchen. The apartment also features a laundry room, two full baths and a powder room. Among the many details that set 151 East 78th apart are brass olive knuckle hinges and doorknob (custom-designed and handmade by Lowe of Maine), Lefroy Brooks bath fittings, state-of-the art mechanicals and environmental systems, including an emergency generator, humidification system, wiring for audio, communications, data ports and the most sophisticated air conditioning and heating system available. The complete terms are in an offering plan available from the sponsor, File No. CD13-0227.