222 E 81ST Street #3

A direct, keyed elevator entry welcomes you into an extraordinary, light-filled 3,434 square-foot 3-bedroom-plus, 4.5 bathroom duplex residence showcasing grand spaces with beautiful, north-facing Juliet balconies, floor-to-ceiling windows, and a 505 square-foot private rooftop terrace. A gracious, first-floor entry foyer and gallery guides you to a luminous great room perfect for everyday living and entertaining, and includes comfortable living and dining areas with generous ceiling heights and floor-to-ceiling windows. An adjacent, separate kitchen designed by Christopher Peacock boasts elegant Statuary Marble backsplash and countertops and top-of-the line Sub-Zero, Miele and Viking appliances. Bookending the lower-floor is a north-facing en-suite secondary bedroom with a large closet and a flanking room that can function as an extra bedroom, home office or a library/den. An architecturally striking central staircase conveniently escorts you up to the primary private quarters on the upper-floor. The top floor opens into an expansive master bedroom suite displaying floor-to-ceiling windows and a large walk-in-closet. An elegantly-appointed en-suite bathroom includes a remarkable free-standing tub adorned with Statuary Marble and Blue de Savoie Stone, exquisite Waterworks fixtures, and radiant heated floors. The north section of the floor features an en-suite secondary bedroom with floor-to-ceiling windows, Juliet balcony, and a large closet. An adjacent room offers the flexibility to be a den/library, home office, or extra bedroom and features a Juliet balcony and closet. As an exclusive amenity, residents will have direct access to a spacious, landscaped private rooftop with open city views and a full outdoor kitchen for meaningful relaxation or entertainment. This home also features a laundry room with vented Electrolux washer and dryer.