REAL ESTATE & YOUR HOME
4 CLASSIC STUNNERS
EAST SIDE…WEST SIDE. ALL AROUND TOWN By A.P. Connolly
nyone who follows the NYC real estate market knows that there are deals to be had right now. But where exactly can you get the most bang for your buck? We asked our friends at Brown Harris Stevens for some specific neighborhoods and found these four choice properties among the best. For more information on Brown Harris Stevens, visit bhsusa.com.
160 WEST 86TH STREET Number 14 A gorgeous full-floor condominium with fabulous open views! Rarely is a home like this available- mint and custom-designed, this sprawling approximately 4,000-square-foot home feels like a house but has all the conveniences of a luxury condominium. Off an elegant private landing, enter this fabulous full-floor home. The combination living room and dining room- “great room” boasts 36 linear feet of bright and open incredible south views, a wet bar, and two large balconies with open city views. Off the living space is a library/office with unobstructed south views, and adjacent is a new powder bathroom. On the other side of the living area is the new gourmet eat-in kitchen, sun-flooded with open south city views and large enough for casual dining and a home office. Designed by Debra Berke Architects, it is both functional and fabulous. The bedroom wing has constant and soothing northern light. The primary suite includes a new bathroom with double sinks, a glass shower, a large bathtub, and two enormous walk-in closets. Two additional bedrooms are separated by a windowed media room or playroom and share a bathroom. The fourth bedroom has a custom walk-in closet and ensuite bath. Also, there is a spacious staff room with an ensuite bath that also can function as an excellent fifth bedroom. There are beautiful hardwood floors throughout, a vented washer/dryer, and extra-large windows in every room, making this home extra bright and cheerful! The Westbury, 160 West 86th Street, is a contemporary boutique condominium, located between Central Park and Riverside Park, close to the best dining, shopping, transportation, and easy access to the Upper East Side. There is a gym on the lobby level with brand new state-of-the-art equipment, an outdoor play area, a bike room, full-time doormen, and a resident manager. Info: $6,990,000; listing agents: Lisa K. Lippman and Gerard “Scott” Moore.
169 EAST 69TH STREET Number 11D This immaculately kept six-room home, set up as threebedrooms, is ready for move-in! Exposures to the South, West, and North bring in maximum light throughout the apartment. The entry foyer provides a sense of the expanse, with the living, dining, and occasional rooms all open to one another, creating an excellent entertaining space. The kitchen features granite counters, tile backsplash, custom wood cabinetry, panel-front refrigerator, stainless steel appliances, picture windows, washer/dryer, service door, and renovated third bath. The public and private spaces are separated by an efficient closet-lined hallway, while the split bedroom layout provides privacy. Both bedrooms enjoy double exposures and walk-in closets; the primary bedroom features a windowed ensuite floorto-ceiling honey onyx marble bath, while the windowed hallway bath with custom tile services the secondary bedroom. A desirable home with room to spare. Thru-wall HVAC wired speakers to a central AV hub, and new windows throughout. 169 East 69th Street, situated at 69th Street between Third & Lexington Avenues, is one of the most pleasant Upper East Side blocks. This full-service boutique cooperative was built in 1961 and features 60 apartments spread across 20 stories. The building also features a live-in superintendent, central laundry room, playroom, and new fitness center. Info: $2,395,000; listing agents: Scott Harris and Chloe Chasanoff.
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