135 East 79th Street, Unit 5W
Description
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...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*
Amenities
- Primary Ensuite
- Concierge
- City Views
- Common Garden
- Gym
- Billiards Room
- Wet Bar
- Hardwood Floors
Property Details for 135 East 79th Street, Unit 5W
| Status | Sold |
|---|---|
| Days on Market | 392 |
| Taxes | $4,514 / month |
| Common Charges | $6,375 / month |
| Min. Down Pymt | 10% |
| Total Rooms | 7.0 |
| Compass Type | Condo |
| MLS Type | Condominium |
| Year Built | 2012 |
| County | New York County |
| Buyer's Agent Compensation | 2.5% |
Building
135 E 79th St
Location
Building Information for 135 East 79th Street, Unit 5W
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$60,236 per month
30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest
$49,347
$4,514
$6,375
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1Property History for 135 East 79th Street, Unit 5W
| Date | Event & Source | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 07/02/2024 | Sold Manual | $9,000,000 |
| 07/02/2024 | $9,000,000 -1.1% / yr | |
| 06/12/2024 | Contract Signed Manual | — |
| 05/31/2024 | Listed (Active) Manual | $9,500,000 |
| 05/24/2024 | Permanently Off Market Manual | — |
| 01/17/2024 | Listed (Active) Manual | $10,250,000 |
| 12/19/2023 | Temporarily Off Market Manual | — |
| 09/07/2023 | Price Change Manual | $10,700,000 |
| 04/11/2023 | Listed (Active) Manual | $10,950,000 |
| 04/06/2023 | $11,500,000 | |
| 03/06/2023 | $11,500,000 | |
| 12/18/2013 | $9,950,000 | |
| 12/18/2013 | $10,131,588 | |
| 10/04/2012 | $9,785,000 |
For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.
Public Records for 135 East 79th Street, Unit 5W
Schools near 135 East 79th Street, Unit 5W
Rating | School | Type | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public - | PK to 5 | |||
| Public - | 6 to 8 | |||
| Public - | 6 to 8 | |||
| Public - | 6 to 8 |
Rating | School | Distance |
|---|---|---|
P.S. 6 Lillie D Blake PublicPK to 5 | ||
Nyc Lab Ms For Collaborative Studies Public6 to 8 | ||
Lower Manhattan Community Middle School Public6 to 8 | ||
Jhs 167 Robert F Wagner Public6 to 8 |
School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.
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