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135 East 79th Street, #PH15E

$18,000,000 ($3,470 per ft2) | 5 beds, 5.5 baths | Approx. 5,188 ft2
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60 days on Market

Key Details

  • Listed: Feb 29, 2024
    Days on Market: 60
    Building Type: Condominium
    Neighborhood: Carnegie Hill (Manhattan)
    Doorman: FT Doorman
Monthly Common Charges: $11,305
Monthly Real Estate Taxes: $8,129
Total Taxes & Fees: $19,434 ($3.75/ft2)
Est. Monthly Mortgage: $99,408
Total Est. Monthly Carrying Cost: $118,842 ($22.91/ft2)
Note: the above is based on a down payment of 20% ($3,600,000), which is the minimum amount permitted by the building.

Insider Highlights

  • Premium Amenities: Residents can enjoy a state-of-the-art gym, resident’s lounge with a separate catering kitchen, a family club/game room, and private storage space. The building also offers bike storage.
  • Convenience: The penthouse includes an in-unit washer/dryer and is close to the subway for easy transportation.
  • Prime Location: This luxurious penthouse is located in the prestigious Carnegie Hill neighborhood, within close proximity to Central Park, Museum Mile, and Madison Avenue's shopping and restaurants. It also offers easy transportation with nearby subway access.
  • Exquisite Design: The 5,188 sqft penthouse, designed by The Brodsky Organization and Studio Sofield, features solid oak floors, oversized windows, a grand living room, formal dining room, marble-appointed bathrooms, and custom kitchens designed by Christopher Peacock. The building, constructed in 2013, combines modern conveniences with classic architectural design and unique elements such as 22-foot-tall espaliered pear tree sculptures and antique ground floor window grilles made by the firm that fabricated the gates for Buckingham Palace.
  • Privacy and Security: The penthouse offers private vestibules on both floors for added privacy and security, and the building provides a full-time doorman, concierge, and resident manager.
  • Outdoor Space: The apartment boasts two private terraces totaling 467 sqft, a private courtyard garden, and access to an outdoor entertainment space.

Description

Penthouse 15E at 135 East 79th Street offers a level of classic scale and proportion that harkens back to the great apartments of the Upper East Side of old, with all the luxuries and conveniences of a modern condo building. The expansive five bedroom duplex is filled with light, rich in city views from every room, with two private terraces totaling 467 SQFT, in addition to the 5,188 SQFT of interior space. Upon exiting the elevator, there are private vestibules on both floors to allow not just for additional privacy and security, but a true feeling of returning home. The entry foyer features a curved staircase and impressive double-height ceilings, which make a statement immediately upon entering the residence.

Thoughtfully designed throughout by Studio Sofield, with custom kitchens by Christopher Peacock, PH15E also features solid oak floors, gorgeous oversized windows, a truly grand living room. formal dining room, marble-appointed bathrooms off of every bedroom, a dressing area/sitting room off the primary bedroom, proper laundry room, and much more. 135 East 79th Street is the result of a masterful collaboration between The Brodsky Organization and Studio Sofield, completed in 2013. The building pays homage to the formidable feel associated with the classic architecturally significant buildings of Upper East Side from the early 20th century - with the ease of ownership and upkeep present in a newly built condominium.

The building prizes privacy, security, and white-glove service with doormen, a concierge, and a resident manager available for whatever owners need. The building also has stunningly finished amenities, including a state-of-the-art gym, a resident’s lounge with a separate catering kitchen, a family club/game room, and a private courtyard garden. *This apartment includes a private storage space that transfers with the purchase.

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Apartment Amenities

  • Terrace
  • Garden

Listing Agent (Seller's Representative)

Listing courtesy of Compass

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About 135 East 79th Street

85

135 East 79th Street has received a CityRealty Rating of 85, based on:

 
Architecture

Anything above 30 is remarkable, from 20-29 is distinguished and from 11-19 is average, while below 11 is below average.

 
Location

Anything above 27 is remarkable, from 18-26 is distinguished and from 9-17 is average, while below 9 is below average.

 
Features

Anything above 22 is remarkable, from 16-21 is distinguished and from 9-15 is average, while below 9 is below average.

Rating Summary

27
Out of 44
+
27
Out of 36
+
21
Out of 39
+
10
=
85
Out of 119
 

Architecture Rating: Points Breakdown

Exterior:
Architectural Masterpiece 8 out of 8 points
Retail Quality:
None 2 out of 5 points
Canopy Entrance:
Dramatic 3 out of 3 points
Alterations:
None 2 out of 2 points
Plaza Or Atrium:
None 0 out of 3 points
Contextual Design:
No, but Very Good 3 out of 3 points
Skyline:
Exists 1 out of 2 points
Local Visibility:
Highly Visible 2 out of 2 points
Watertank:
Attractively Enclosed 2 out of 2 points
Airconditioners:
Not Allowed 2 out of 2 points
Free Standing:
No 0 out of 2 points
Gargoyles:
None 0 out of 2 points
Garden:
None 0 out of 2 points
Fenestration:
Consistent 1 out of 1 points
Landmark:
No 0 out of 2 points
Unity:
Unified Design 1 out of 1 points
Illumination:
None 0 out of 1 points
Water Element:
None 0 out of 1 points

Location Rating: Points Breakdown

Street Ambience:
Very Attractive with Trees 4 out of 5 points
Distance To Neighborhood Center:
Less than 10 blocks 5 out of 5 points
Views:
Open 2 out of 4 points
Neighborhood Ambience:
Very Attractive 3 out of 3 points
Traffic Noise:
Some 2 out of 3 points
Protected Views:
Only Top Floors 1 out of 2 points
Distance To Subway:
Less than 3 Short Blocks 2 out of 2 points
Firedepartment Noise:
No Noise 2 out of 2 points
Distance To Supermarket:
3-5 Short Blocks 1 out of 2 points
Distance To Park:
3-6 Short Blocks 1 out of 2 points
Distance To Water:
More than 6 Short Blocks 0 out of 2 points
Shopping:
5 or less Short Blocks 2 out of 2 points
Schools:
No Noise 1 out of 1 points
Noise From Nightlife:
None 1 out of 1 points

Features Rating: Points Breakdown

Lobby:
Spacious 4 out of 5 points
Units Per Floor:
2 4 out of 5 points
Ceiling:
9-11 Feet 2 out of 4 points
Balconies:
None 0 out of 3 points
Health Club:
Yes 1 out of 2 points
Private Gardens:
Substantial 2 out of 2 points
Storage Rooms:
Considerable 2 out of 2 points
Bay Windows:
None 0 out of 1 points
Fireplaces:
Some 1 out of 1 points
Door Person:
Yes 1 out of 1 points
Concierge:
Yes 1 out of 1 points
Elevator Person:
None 0 out of 1 points
Recreational Roof:
None 0 out of 1 points
Driveway:
None 0 out of 1 points
Maids Room:
None 0 out of 1 points
Catering:
None 0 out of 1 points
Garage:
None 0 out of 1 points
Mixed Use:
No 0 out of 1 points
Non Rectilinear Form:
No 0 out of 1 points
Unusual Layouts:
Some 1 out of 1 points
Prewar:
No 0 out of 1 points
Other Amenities:
Many 2 out of 2 points

Building Amenities

  • Concierge
  • FT Doorman
  • High-Rise
  • Post War
  • Resident Storage
  • Central AC
  • Garden
  • Health Club
  • Elevator
  • Lounge
  • Fitness Center
  • Outdoor Entertainment Space
  • Courtyard
  • In-Unit Washer/Dryer
  • Bike Room

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Pros
  • Second-best pre-war style building in post-war era
  • Few apartments
  • Impressive lobby
  • Landscaped courtyard
  • Fitness center
  • Bicycle room
  • Full-time doorman
  • Concierge
  • Flamboyant entrance with sculptures of pear tree branches
  • Close to Subway
Cons
  • No garage
  • No balconies
  • No roof deck
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Subways

  1. 6
at Lexington Ave 0.13 miles
  1. 4
  2. 5
at Lexington Ave 0.34 miles

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