501 East 79th Street #18D

One of a kind beautiful two bedroom, convertible three high floor home with North/East/West open views. The apartment boasts a double-sized living room, separate dining, and large open kitchen. Already converted to a three bedroom, it has two over-sized bedrooms plus one bedroom/office/den all with heating/air conditioning units, and two with double exposure. Both the primary and second bedroom face east affording them a sunny quiet exposure. The apartment is beautiful. It has a very appealing open layout and was recently renovated with all state-of-the-art materials and newly finished hardwood floors throughout. The large windowed square kitchen boasts European styled cabinetry, Liebherr, Thermadore, Kohler appliances - and gorgeous tiled floors and back-splash with tons of storage. The two bathrooms are also newly renovated with top-of-the line fixtures. The primary en-suite bathroom has a double-sized step-in shower, and the other bathroom enjoys a bathing tub. The huge living room (28'4" x 19'2") is flooded with light, as are all the rooms; it has recessed lighting and sleek built-ins affording you great storage and a space for your large flat-screened TV. There is a separate dining area where you could accommodate twelve for a sit-down dinner! Tons of clothing closets (all customized) including two walk-ins, plus a pantry, utility and linen closet.

501 East 79th Street has recently completed a magnificent renovation of the entire faade, lobby, elevators and roof-deck. Originally built as a co-op in 1959, it is now one of the most beautiful post-war buildings in the area. Because it was always a co-op, the developers made the room sizes larger, the layouts more gracious, and had fewer apartments per floor as they were meant to be sold, not rented. This co-op has always been a 100% owner occupied building, and owns the commercial space below which affords it wonderful income. The maintenance is very reasonable and all utilities including electric are included in the maintenance. Features of the building: 24 hour concierge, live-in superintendent, beautiful roof-deck, bike storage, and central laundry. There is a private garage with a waiting list, with many 24 hour garages on the block, Pet and pied-a-terre friendly. Fabulous location with great restaurants, markets, public transportation, parks, library, and post-office all less than a block away. No flip tax.