180 East 88th Street, New York, NY, 10128

"OPEN HOUSE BY APPOINTMENT, Sunday May 1st from 3:00-4:30 PM. At the highest elevation north of 72nd Street on the UES, the newly released penthouse at 180 E. 88th Street offers one of the most unique opportunities in the history of New York City. From rooms with extraordinarily high ceilings, the home embraces thrilling panoramic views in all directions. This volumetrically impressive duplex residence houses two living room spaces (one with gas fireplace and wet-bar), a large dining area, eat-in kitchen, five bedrooms, plus den, four full and two half baths in 5508 interior square foot, and includes a stair to a 3rd level roof landing. The home enjoys a spectacular array of private outdoor leisure and entertaining spaces. Totaling 3,500 square feet on 3 levels, this deep, set-back terrace space includes double and single-height covered loggia spaces as well as a magnificent 2100 square foot roof terrace that hovers 467 feet over the city, and is divided into two substantial, highly usable areas. Conveniently, a private elevator navigates the 3 floors. An electronic fob-controlled elevator arrival unveils unparalleled views directly overlooking Central Park and New York City skyline. The open plan living room, dining room and great room with gas fireplace are surrounded by floor to ceiling windows and include direct access to set-back terraces framed beneath dramatic archways. There are grand ceiling heights throughout that range from 13-feet 6-inches to over 28'. The 23'10 x 18' custom designed Molteni and C Dada kitchen features a center island with white lacquered cabinetry, Statuario marble counter-tops, as well as a full suite of Gaggenau appliances, including two ovens, two dishwashers, and natural brass fixtures by Fantini. Nestled south-east of the kitchen is a den, perfect for a home office or library or an ideal guest bedroom. A sculptural spiral staircase extends upwards towards the privacy of the upper floor bedrooms while overlooking southern views of the city and entertainment areas below. The primary suite enjoys a cozy gas fireplace and romantic loggia terrace overlooking Central Park with a generous dressing room including an ensuite five fixtured bathroom surrounded in glass that features radiant heat flooring, silver travertine slabs, mosaic tile accented walls and floor, oak cabinetry with undermount Duravit sinks and honed Bianco Grigio marble countertops, rain shower, and cove lighting complemented by Fantini fixtures in natural brass. The secondary bedrooms share direct access to a 44'x10'8 loggia terrace overlooking the eastern cityscape and monumental bridges, with bathrooms featuring hexagonal Carrara marble mosaic tiles and Fantini fixtures. At over 2100 square feet, the private roof terrace offers views in all directions and includes a gas fireplace. Inside the landing at this roof level there is an additional powder room for guests. Pre-war style inspired detailing has been refreshe"