The foundations have only just gone in at 27 East 79th Street, but design enthusiasts and Upper East Side residents are eager to see the first condominium ever to rise on The Cook Block. While Cabinet Alberto Pinto is known for its work on the Lanesborough and Dorchester hotels in London, not to mention the royal families of Saudi Arabia and Qatar, its work on the private salon of Elysee Palace in Paris is the greatest influence here: Its warm limestone facade, delicate iron grillwork, and arched windows are reminiscent of a Parisian mansion, yet fit in well on a block of elegant New York townhouses.
The airspace the new building will occupy. The steel is to prevent the project from undermining its two adjacent buildings. (July 2018 | CityRealty)
Rebar is now poking up out of the foundation
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Direct elevator entry into each apartment assures residents of privacy and discretion. Custom baseboard moldings, ceiling cornices, white oak parquet de Versailles flooring, and Juliet balconies add special touches to already luxe interiors. European kitchens boast custom cabinetry designed by Pinto, Cremo Delicto marble countertops and backsplash, and appliances by La Cornue, Miele, and Sub-Zero. Full baths and powder rooms alike feature marble slab and tiling, polished nickel fixtures, and custom cabinetry and vanities.
Simpex living room rendering
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The new building rises less than a block from Central Park. The Metropolitan Museum of Art is a short walk away. Additional neighbors include the Bloomberg Philanthropies headquarters, the Carlyle, Sant Ambroeus, Serafina, and La Maison du Chocolat.
According to our listings, three of the building's eight apartments are already in contract: A two-bedroom home has entered contract for $5.6 million, and a three-bedroom duplex has entered contract for $12 million. Remaining availabilities include a two-bedroom condo for $5.45 million and a five-bedroom duplex for $12 million. An offering plan accepted by the New York Attorney General lists a jaw-dropping sellout of $83.124 million.
Floor plans via Corcoran
Entrance of 27 East 79th Street via Corcoran
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