Sprawling, elegant apartment with a highly-desirable split-2 bedroom 2 bath floorplan, set high on the 16th floor of The East River House on Manhattan's sought-after Upper East Side. This pin-drop quiet home is bathed in fabulous natural light from multiple windows and offers wide open unobstructed southern exposure, facing low-lying landmarked buildings with views of city beyond including the Chrysler Building, 432 Park, and the East River. The piece de resistance is enjoying your own gorgeous, landscaped 100 sq ft terrace off the living room, with no other terraces above you as is the case with units below. This prized outdoor space with a retractable heat sensor awning is the perfect place for relaxing with a coffee, setting up planters, and savoring the city sights.The generously-sized apartment greets your arrival with an expansive foyer featuring a sitting room with ample space for a desk or other needs. Upon entering, you'll appreciate the fine details such as crown moldings, doors, wood floors and windows that are in meticulous condition, as well as custom recessed lighting throughout. Entertain in the large living room and windowed dining room in utmost comfort. The kitchen, with convenient dual access from the dining room or hallway, offers ample wood cabinetry, granite countertops, and a Maytag stainless steel refrigerator among the cook's appliances. Both bedrooms are well-proportioned with abundant closets. The master overlooks the terrace and has an en-suite bathroom. The new full bath features Moen fixtures and a glass shower with rain head. Other highlights are central heating/cooling, and several oversized closets throughout. The East River House at 505 East 79th Street is a well-established and maintained full-service postwar cooperative building. A 24-hour doorman, live-in super, 24-hour attended garage, and new laundry room enhance the luxury lifestyle. Recent capital improvements, all with no assessment to shareholder, are renovated hallways and new elevator interiors and laundry room. A new lobby is expected later this year. Washers and dryers now permitted in apartments with approval.The excellent location is minutes from the East River Promenade, John Jay and Carl Schurz Parks, and not far from Central Park. Around you are lots of fine shops and restaurants. Getting around is easy, with the 77th Street subway station, Second Avenue Q train at E. 83rd, M79 cross-town bus, and Share a ride to Wall Street. Pets, guarantors, gifting, and parents buying with children are permitted on a case-by-case basis with board approval. 75% financing allowed.
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