SOLD FOR $5,650,000
Listed at $6,495,000 · Sold 13% below asking · Closed December 29, 2020
$5,650,000
$1,514 per sq ft
Listed at $6,495,000 $-845,000 vs asking
188 E 78th Street #14AB
The Empire
MLS® #RLS10667903
Listing by The Corcoran Group
5
Bedrooms
4.5
Baths
3,732
Sq. Ft.
2000
Year Built
Sale Details
Property Summary
Description
Located in a premier condominium on the Upper Eastside, this high floor sun-filled five bedroom residence is perfectly suited for sophisticated living and grand entertaining. It has been meticulously renovated and features include open views, central air conditioning, Lutron lighting and brand-new oak hardwood floors throughout. According to Floorplan Source LLC, the home spans approximately 3,732 gross square feet. Off its own semi-private elevator landing, stands a 17-foot long entrance gallery that leads to an expansive 42-foot long corner double living room with oversized windows facing east and north and an adjacent dining room which provides an elegant space for gatherings. A chef's dream, the huge windowed state-of-the-art eat-in kitchen is equipped with top-of-the-line appliances including a Subzero refrigerator, Subzero wine refrigerator, Gaggenau six-burner range, two Gaggenau ovens, Best by Broan hood and Bosch dishwasher. The kitchen has Poggenpohl cabinetry, slate floors, and a Juliet balcony. Adjoining the kitchen is a library/media room with custom built-ins. A powder room, separate laundry room and four coat closets complete the public spaces. A private bedroom hallway leads to the extraordinary primary bedroom suite including a corner bedroom facing south and west with open city views, a study with built-in desks and a Juliet balcony; and four closets two of which are large walk-ins and all with custom built-ins. The en-suite windowed master bathroom has two sinks, a shower and separate bathtub. There are four additional large bedrooms and two additional bathrooms. The building 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.
Property Details
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