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135 East 79th Street, #5W

Last Sold on Dec 18, 2013 for $10,131,588 ($2,858 / ft2)
5 beds, 4.5 baths, 3,545 / ft2
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  • 5w 135 E79 Llc
  • Sellers
  • 133 East 79th Street, Llc
109 days on Market
Currently for sale for $10,250,000 ($2,891 / ft2)

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Description

Sophistication and refinement abound in this meticulous CONDO building at 135 East 79 Street. Ideally located west of Lexington Avenue, this home is now offered for the first time. Considered one of the best floorplates in the building, apartment 5W is an exquisite floor-through residence beautifully conceived by renowned designer Willam Sofield.

With over 3,500 sqft of flexible space, this home provides 5 bedrooms and 4.5 bathrooms. Step off the elevator landing into a private foyer and enter into a grand living and dining room with gorgeous white oak herringbone floors with sweeping southern views through oversized windows and wrought iron Juliet balconies. Sunny South and North exposures provide ample light.

The enormous windowed eat-in kitchen is show-stopping. With hand-painted Christopher Peacock cabinetry, statuary stone slab countertops, a professional grade Sub-Zero refrigerator, Wolf six-burner range with infrared grill, two Miele dishwashers, a Sub-Zero wine refrigerator, Kallista Jeton fittings. An additional fifth bedroom/library with a custom wet bar is unique to apartment 5W and allows for a perfect entertaining space.

The gracious master suite has an abundance of custom millwork closets and an ensuite marble bathroom with double vanity, a soaking tub, a separate loo and a large stall shower. With impeccable design, custom wood trim and casings, Nanz hand-cast hardware and a Venstar system of individual controlled central AC units in each room, this home is the epitome of luxurious living. Constructed in 2013 and Developed by the Brodsky Corporation, this boutique condominium is comprised of 20 stories and just 31 residences. The architecture artfully combines the authentic craftsmanship of its Upper East Side neighbors with a thoughtful understanding of modern luxury living.

Hand-carved limestone, custom-pigmented, hand-laid brick, hand-cast ironwork, create a facade that ranks among the finest in New York. Amenities include a full-time doorman, concierge, fitness center, billiard room, catering kitchen, residents’ lounge, all-surrounding common beautifully landscaped courtyard. Pets welcome. * Current Taxes Reflective of LLC Ownership, Primary Residence Tax Reduction will bring taxes down*

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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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