East End Avenue

Wonderful White Glove Condominium Five Bedroom Full-floor Residence with Magnificent River and Open City ViewsPrivate elevator landing opens into a completely renovated 3000 square foot duplex featuring Imported Slate and Oak Hardwood Floors. The tremendous, sun-filled chef's kitchen, with corner river and south city views, is the heart of this beautiful home, featuring custom cherry and glass cabinetry, granite countertops and a glass tile backsplash with pass-through connecting two separate prep areas, with stainless steel Blanco double sinks and Miele and Bosch dishwashers. In addition to the two Sub-Zero refrigerators, premier stainless steel appliances by Wolf include a gas six-burner range and oven with exterior-vented hood, electric wall oven, warming drawer, and microwave. Ideal for catering as well as entertaining, the eat-in kitchen is highlighted by an Amendoim Brazilian Oak dining floor. The downstairs also showcases a corner living room with river views, custom built-in granite and wood media unit and separate bar station with balcony access; four generous size bedrooms, including two located in their own wing, with shared Carrera marble bath (separate shower and spa tub); another bedroom with its own Carrera marble bath; and, the fourth, with custom organizational built-ins, perfectly suited to double as home office. Private top floor corner master suite with balcony has river views, features a raised glass floor showcase, custom closetry, motorized blackout shades and a beautifully renovated spa like marble bath with separate tub and shower. This three and a half bath apartment has four balconies, through-the-wall thermostat controlled AC and a full-size front load WD with exterior vent. Luxury touches abound, with custom moldings and french and pocket doors throughout; mud-room with custom wood cabinetry and storage; Lutron Maestro dimmers and sensors; and glass-tiled half bath with Toto dual flush toilet. The building's modern lobby is newly renovated as of May 2010, incorporating the original waterfall with pond design and an expanded lounge area, with fireplace. In addition, comprehensive capital improvements have been recently completed, such as Local Law 11 projects, balcony resurfacing and waterproofing, upgrading of cooling tower, and replacement of interior systems such as boilers, water heaters, trash compactor, elevator cab interiors and associated electrical. A monthly assessment of $770.71 until October 2011 covers these repairs. This Gracie Square building, the tallest on East End Avenue, is a full service condominium with a doorman, concierge, gym and bike room, located blocks from the Carl Schurz Park, dog run and river promenade, and the Upper East Side's finest restaurants, shops and schools.