515 E 79TH Street #12C

This north-facing renovated 2bed/2bath with balcony has a windowed kitchen, an enlarged primary bathroom and a low maintenance of $1,681 all in a full-service building with direct access to a gym and parking garage(separate fee).
As soon as you enter the apartment, you can see abundant light coming in from the multiple windows, including the over-sized doors leading to your own private balcony perfect for enjoying a drink and for planters.

The apartment is currently configured where the second bedroom is open into the living room, separated by storage built-ins, but the wall or pocket doors can easily be added if one desires, to bring it back to its original layout as a separate bedroom. The windowed kitchen boasts wood cabinetry, a stainless steel backsplash, granite countertops, and top of the line stainless steel appliances, including a Sub-Zero refrigerator.

The primary bedroom has a wall of closets and built-in cabinetry, and an enlarged primary bathroom with stall shower and additional built-ins. The second bathroom, which is conveniently located outside of the second bedroom, is windowed and has an updated vanity with porcelain sink, and new medicine cabinet and lighting.

Additional features include hardwood floors, and abundant custom-fitted closets, as well as custom built-ins with storage over the A/C- heating units throughout.

The Asten House is a full-service white-glove building with a recently renovated marble lobby and newly renovated custom-designed hallways. There are 2 separate elevator wings with a total of 4 elevators. With just 3 apartments or less per floor, you're assured ultimate quiet and privacy. The highly attentive, professional staff includes a 24-hour doorman and concierge plus a live-in resident manager. Amenities include a state-of-the-art gym, party room, bike room, storage room, a large modern laundry facility conveniently located on the first floor, a lovely landscaped park just outside the building, and an attached parking garage (discounted for Asten House residents). Dogs under 35 lbs. are permitted with board approval. 70%financing allowed. Pied a Terre's allowed. Co-purchasing, gifting are all permitted with board approval.

This prime address is close to public transportation ( The Q train (entrance on 83rd and 2nd Ave), M31(York Ave and 79th St,) M79 (access off 79th St and East End), and the 6 train (77th St and Lex) and a taxi line at the corner of 79th and York that travels directly to the Financial District. Close to Carl Schurz and John Jay Park, the East River Promenade, and top-rated restaurants and gourmet shops. Down the block from Duane Reade, D' Agostino supermarket, Agata and Valentina, Starbucks, and the post office. Located blocks away to many schools.