Asten House, 515 East 79th Street - Yorkville
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Asten House is a 31 story, 178 unit postwar co-op built in 1982 at 515 East 79th Street in Yorkville. This distinctive white brick building features two separate elevator wings with four elevators total and just three apartments per floor, creating an intimate, boutique atmosphere within a full service tower. The building underwent significant renovations including a marble lobby redesign and custom designed hallways, while maintaining its original architectural appeal with bay windows, consistent fenestration, and discrete air conditioning units.
Apartments at Asten House are notable for their generous layouts and abundant natural light, with many units featuring private terraces or balconies offering river and city views. Higher floor units provide breathtaking East River and Manhattan skyline vistas, particularly from the coveted A line apartments with southern exposures. Common features include hardwood floors throughout, floor to ceiling closets, windowed kitchens and bathrooms, and split bedroom configurations. Some units retain grandfathered in unit washer/dryer installations, while renovated apartments showcase high end finishes including Sub Zero appliances, Miele systems, and custom millwork.
Residents enjoy white glove service with a 24 hour doorman, concierge, and live in resident manager. Building amenities include a fully equipped fitness center, party room, bike storage, modern laundry facility on the lobby level, and an attached parking garage with shareholder discounts. A landscaped park sits adjacent to the building, and the pet friendly policy allows one dog under 35 pounds with board approval. The building offers 70% financing and 39% tax deductibility, with pied à terre ownership and gifting permitted on a case by case basis.
The location provides exceptional convenience for families, situated just one block from Carl Schurz Park and near John Jay Park and the East River Promenade. Transportation options include the Q train at 83rd and 2nd Avenue, multiple crosstown buses including the M31 and M79, and the 4/5/6 lines on Lexington Avenue. The neighborhood offers easy access to NY Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Hospital, top rated restaurants, and gourmet shops including Agata & Valentina, Whole Foods, and Citarella, making it particularly attractive to families seeking both urban amenities and park access.
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