188 East 78th Street
Apartment #28B
$30,000 Rental Price
3 Bedrooms   3.5 Baths

188 East 78th Street, Upper East Side, NYC

This rare and expansive apartment, accessible via a semi-private landing, is designed to captivate the discerning resident with its exquisite finishes, stained oak hardwood floors, and an elegant floor plan ideal for entertaining. Step into the home through an oval-shaped, wood-paneled entry gallery, accented by...

This rare and expansive apartment, accessible via a semi-private landing, is designed to captivate the discerning resident with its exquisite finishes, stained oak hardwood floors, and an elegant floor plan ideal for entertaining. Step into the home through an oval-shaped, wood-paneled entry gallery, accented by custom plaster moldings and a tray ceiling, leading to a grand living room. This space is adorned with Venetian plaster walls, impeccable millwork, a Juliet balcony, and offers breathtaking open northern views. Adjacent to the living room is a library/family room featuring designer carpeting, custom built-ins, and equally stunning northern vistas. To the east of the living room, you'll find a beautiful formal dining room with built-ins, illuminated by large corner bay windows that frame views of the East River. The dining room connects seamlessly to a top-of-the-line, custom eat-in kitchen designed for the chef, complete with hand-painted solid wood cabinets, honed soapstone countertops, a breakfast bar, a 6-burner Viking range with griddle and double oven, Sub-Zero refrigerator, two Miele dishwashers, and a wine fridge. The sleeping wing of the apartment offers the utmost in serenity. The privately situated master suite features sweeping south and west views that stretch from the Empire State Building to Central Park and the Reservoir. This luxurious retreat includes a separate sitting room with a desk, custom closets, a Juliet balcony, a large dressing room, and a lavish marble and Waterworks bathroom adorned with mother-of-pearl walls, dual vanity, Jacuzzi tub, spa shower, and water closet. The spacious second bedroom, with its corner bay window, offers views of Central Park; the third bedroom looks north with a Juliet balcony; and the fourth bedroom is en-suite. An integrated sound system enhances the appeal throughout the home. The Empire, located at 188 East 78th Street between Third and Lexington Avenues, is a premier full-service building offering an array of upscale amenities. Residents enjoy a 24-hour doorman, concierge, state-of-the-art fitness center, two outdoor gardens, parking garage, cinema room, business center, lounge with catering kitchen, children's playroom, roof deck, wine cellars, laundry facilities, bike room, and onsite storage. The location is unparalleled, with proximity to Central Park, the Metropolitan Museum of Art, fine shops and restaurants, transportation, and more.

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Floorplan for 188 East 78th Street, 28B

Floorplan for 188 East 78th Street, 28B

Listing Details

New Listing
Upper East Side, NYC
Type: Rental
Price: $30,000
Date Listed: 11/15/2024
Web ID: 1095186558

Info & Amenities

Type: Apartment
Rooms: 9.0
Bedrooms: 3
Full Bathrooms: 3
Half Bathrooms: 1.0
Built: 2000
Pets allowed: Yes

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