The Penthouse at 150 East 73rd Street has approximately 4,600 square foot interior living space with approximately 4,000 square feet of wrap terrace, all with 360-degree views of the Upper East Side. The residence was just completely re-imagined and renovated by architect Peter Pennoyer and interior designer Daniel Romualdez. The penthouse is wrapped with terraces on all sides with direct access from most rooms. Parapet plantings and motorized awnings bring a sense of privacy to the outdoor spaces which include a covered porch with ceiling fan and infra-red heaters for three seasons use. Bronze sconces provide illumination for the terraces. The apartment has a private elevator vestibule with terra cotta cabochon pattern floor leading to a vaulted entry gallery with parquet de Versailles oak floors. The gallery leads to a spacious, corner 22’ square Living Room with a wood burning fireplace and surrounded by terraces accessed by full height metal French casement doors. An adjacent book lined Library/Dining Room features a stone bolection fireplace. Both rooms have distressed oak herringbone floors and are served by a pantry with wet bar with wine refrigerator. A stunning custom steel blue kitchen is filled with natural light from windows facing terraces on two sides. The kitchen island, with an oversized galley sink, has counter seating and nickel lights integrated into a signature overhead pot rack. The counters are stone slab with antique mirror backsplash. Appliances are by Sub Zero and Wolf. There are two wall ovens with convection and microwave. A custom range hood of brushed and polished stainless steel provides exhaust venting to the exterior. The kitchen expands into a charming breakfast room which seats six and a french door leading to the terrace and an exterior gas BBQ. The primary bedroom wing of the apartment consists of two bedrooms, two wonderful marble baths, generous closet space and a sitting room, all opening onto a private terrace. There is a convenient adjacent night kitchen. The apartment, owned by a couple, has three additional bedrooms with baths which are currently being used as offices or studies with built in desks and storage. These rooms could alternatively function as bedrooms or guest rooms. Additional features of the residence include: a beautiful Moroccan tiled laundry room with two sets of Miele washers and dryers, as well as a laundry sink and provisions for storage, ironing and drying; state-of-the-art systems including: comprehensive Lutron QSX Lighting and Shade control featuring Alisse and Palladium keypads; a Savant whole house Audio/Video distribution and control system; a Panasonic IP based phone system with room and building intercom; and an Enterprise Network and Wi-Fi system with coverage throughout the interior and exterior of the residence. There are six split system HVAC zones with humidification. Building steam heat is integrated into the climate control system with perimeter concealed convectors. No expense has been spared and no detail overlooked in this incredible, thoughtful renovation. 150 East 73 is located at the corner of 73rd Street and Lexington, close to Central Park and Madison Avenue shopping and in the heart of the NYC Upper East Side Historic District with cafes and boutiques on the Avenue and a tree lined street of converted carriage houses along 73rd. St., The building is a full service co-op with a wonderful staff and live-in resident manager. Want to know more?
House for sale with 5 bedrooms - New York (United States)
66 Bethune is an exceptionally wide and well-appointed townhouse, enjoying condominium amenities with direct access to all of the services of the famed Superior Ink Condominium. Spanning 26.5' in width, the house stuns with gracious floor plates, top-of-the-line finishes, and beautiful design by acclaimed architect Robert AM Stern. There is an elevator bottom to top, multi-zoned central air, and an alarm system already in place. The facade of the home is unique, as is each townhouse at Superior Ink, and this one is marked by a large and curved bay window. The house is accessible either up the stoop, through a garden entry, or via the Superior Ink doorman. Up the stoop, you are greeted onto a living and entertaining parlor floor. There is a full-width living room with wood-burning fireplace, gorgeous built-ins and light, and access to the back garden. Open the back doors for extreme privacy and to enjoy the sounds of the garden's water feature. Also on this level is a dining room, elevated by custom Zuber wallpaper, with ample room to entertain, a bar area with dumbwaiter to the kitchen, and a powder room. On the garden level of the house is the chef's kitchen, true to the description with significant storage space, appliances, marble countertops, and custom updated cabinetry. This floor has more room for living and entertaining, a gas fireplace, and access to the garden. The second level houses the enormous primary suite. There is a large bedroom, with an en-suite stunning five-piece marble bathroom with heated floors, a separate soaking tub and water closet. The Parisian-inspired dressing room is any Manhattan owner's dream: fully built out and the size of a bedroom (also with custom Zuber wall-coverings) with an additional back walk-in closet that can be used for bags, shoes, or additional clothing. There are many more closets spaced throughout this floor and a night kitchen for coffee and a built-in refrigerator. Up one more level are three bedrooms, with three full bathrooms (two en-suite, one in the hall). There is a fourth legal bedroom currently used as the owner's office. Each bedroom has custom built-out closets and is king-sized. The home enjoys significant outdoor space as well. It has the entire rooftop as well, which gets full southern sun and can be used for entertaining, living, dining, and leisure. The back garden, accessible off of the garden or parlor floors, is ultra-private and has plantings, water lines, and a fountain. Additionally, the current owners created a basement storage area with full-sized vented washer/dryer, slop sink, and tons of storage. Also on this floor is the access to the Superior Ink corridor, an easy indoor walk to the building's gym, lounge, Pilates studio, screening room, catering kitchen, and to the doorman. Townhouse residents enjoy the best of both worlds- ultimate privacy with access to all of the benefits and amenities of a luxury full-service building. There is an additional garage with direct elevator access and live-in super. Developed and managed by Related and designed by Robert AM Stern, Superior Ink is perfectly situated in the West Village, across the street from Hudson River Park and a stone's throw away from the High Line, Meatpacking District, Little Island, the Whitney Museum, and the world's best restaurants, shopping and culture." Want to know more?