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*