Description

This expansive apartment boasts 5 bedrooms, 3 full bathrooms, 1 powder room, and 2 large balconies. Endless views of the East River and cityscapes can be seen from 37 windows facing north, east, and west in this approximately 3,319 interior square foot and 240 exterior square foot home. Rarely do you find such a large well planned layout, all on one floor, in a full service building; this home offers an incredible lifestyle. Entertaining is a dream in this expansive living area, which is over 1,300 square feet and currently fits an 8 person dining table, a grand piano, living room, family room, balcony, wet bar, and powder room. The family room features a screen that is hidden in the ceiling. The wet bar off of the den features a Sub Zero 2-temperature wine cooler, 2 Sub Zero refrigerator drawers, a small sink, and abundant cabinetry for glassware, liquor, games, etc. Built-in cabinetry surrounds the entertaining area, and there are exceptional sunlight, and expansive river views throughout. The very large open chef's kitchen features a corner window, SubZero refrigerator, 4-burner gas Wolf stove with griddle and oven, Miele dishwasher, garbage disposal, custom Crown Point cabinetry with display shelves, Carrara marble countertops and backsplash, and a large walk-in pantry. There is a large wooden island with breakfast bar seating for 4. The 5 large bedrooms are currently configured as 3 bedrooms, 1 den/office, and 1 soundproofed music studio, currently used by a prolific piano instructor. The soundproofed studio offers many possibilities for a professional looking for a soundproofed private office with an ensuite bathroom and designated waiting area. This room is perfect for a musician, therapist's office, bedroom with walk in closet, nanny's room, mud room, etc. There are 16 fitted closets including 4 walk-in closets. There are built in Sonos speakers throughoutThe apartment has a full sized laundry room with a full sized washer and dryer (not apartment sized), sink, additional refrigerator, cabinetry, hang-dry space and countertop. The building is nestled among all the best private schools in NYC, half a block from Asphalt Green, one block from Carl Schurz Park and the East River Promenade, and easy access to the FDR Drive allows for a quick getaway every weekend. The NYC Ferry leaves from 90th Street and FDR Drive and goes to Astoria (5 min), Long Island City , Williamsburg, and the Rockaways. The Q train is nearby on 86th and 2nd Avenue. 1725 York is also near some of the best food and culture the Upper East Side has to offer! East River Tower at York Avenue and East 89th Street is a full service building with 24 hr doorman and a live-in resident manager. This is a pet friendly building with a newly renovated gym, garage on-site, and newly renovated elevators. The building has a convenient circular driveway and lovely and curteous staff to help you unload your car. There is direct access to the Yorkville Tennis Club from the building. This well run Coop allows co-purchasing, pied a terre purchases, and guarantors. There is a 1.75% flip tax paid by the buyer.