Spanning a full floor and stretching to 5,721 sq. ft. (532 sq. m.) with 3,666 sq. ft. (340 sq. m.) of private outdoor space, Penthouse 20 is a magnificent residence meticulously designed by Steven Harris Architects. Offering four bedrooms and a library, four ensuite bathrooms, and a powder room, this gracious home features lofty 11’0” ceilings and 100’ of continuous south-facing entertaining spaces with adjacent terrace, and a private roof terrace with outdoor kitchen and fireplace. Elegant architectural details and materials throughout include expansive casement style windows in a white bronze finish, 4” wide rift and quarter sawn American white oak flooring set in a chevron pattern in all living areas, recessed panel stile and rail doors with burnished nickel Nanz hardware, and custom plaster cornices in all primary rooms, hallways, vestibules, primary bathrooms, and powder rooms.
Through a private and keyed entry vestibule finished with St. Clair marble flooring and wire brushed rift cut European white oak wall paneling with integrated closets, residents are greeted by a steel and tempered art glass entry door leading into a light-filled entrance gallery with a soaring 24’ ceiling. Ascend to the private roof terrace via the elevator or grand staircase custom designed by Steven Harris Architects. The roof is outfitted with a dining area, outdoor kitchen with grill, multiple lounge areas, fireplace, and all are connected via a magnificent Crepe Myrtle tree allée.
Located off the formal entrance gallery the entertaining wing including a gracious living room with a gas fireplace, a grand 27’10” x 18’1” formal dining room, a windowed eat-in kitchen, and corner breakfast room, each with terrace access, and featuring light-filled southern exposures and views of Gilded Age architecture along East 79th Street and Park Avenue, and of the midtown Manhattan skyline beyond.
The kitchen is outfitted in hand-painted custom Italian cabinetry with polished nickel trim, honed Imperial Danby marble slab countertops and backsplashes, and a custom stainless steel island with a Nordic Gray marble slab countertop. Professional-grade appliances include a 60” Wolf 6-burner range, wall oven, speed oven, and fully-vented range hood; two Sub-Zero refrigerators with integrated freezer drawers and a full-height wine refrigerator; two Miele dishwashers; and Julien stainless steel undermount sinks with InSinkErator disposals and Dornbracht faucets. A separate pantry offers an additional dishwasher by Miele and an additional sink. An adjacent laundry room with a sink is outfitted with a high capacity LG washer and dryer that vents to the exterior.
The bedroom wing offers tranquil and picturesque north and east views over gardens and landmarked townhouses below. The primary bedroom suite features three oversized walk-in closets, a windowed dressing room, a morning kitchen, and an east-facing wall of casement-style windows. The windowed primary bathroom is outfitted with honed Olympic Danby stone slab full-height walls and floors; a custom acid etched mirror vanity with an Olympic Danby stone slab countertop, nickel trim, and Lucite drawer pulls; recessed chrome-trimmed medicine cabinets featuring integrated lighting; and a Da Vinci freestanding soaking tub. Additional features include a separate nickel framed stall shower in fluted glass and a Duravit water closet.
The powder room, located adjacent to the entry gallery, provides a striking focal point with a floating vanity with a honed Maya quartzite slab countertop, custom integral sink, and matching door surrounds and base details along with Dornbracht fittings in a platinum finish and a Duravit water closet.
Additional thoughtful residence features include pre-wiring for home automation, pre-wired shade pockets in every room, VRF individually zoned heating and cooling, and a discreet service entrance.
Sold
$35,000,000
109 E 79th St UNIT PENTHOUSE 20, New York, NY 10075
4beds
5,721sqft
Condominium
Built in 2021
-- sqft lot
$29,504,200 Zestimate®
$6,118/sqft
$-- Estimated rent
Owner options
What's special
Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: March 05, 2025 at 11:54am
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109 East 79th Street,
Corcoran
Source: StreetEasy,MLS#: S1573484
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 5
- Full bathrooms: 4
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Washer/Dryer
Features
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Has fireplace: Yes
Interior area
- Total structure area: 5,721
- Total interior livable area: 5,721 sqft
Property
Features
- Patio & porch: Terrace, Deck, Other
- Exterior features: Garden, Private Roof Deck, Terrace
- Has view: Yes
- View description: City, Skyline
Details
- Parcel number: 015081232
- Special conditions: Sponsor Unit
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Condo
- Property subtype: Condominium
Condition
- Year built: 2021
Community & neighborhood
Security
- Security features: Doorman, Full-Time Doorman
Community
- Community features: Doorman, Full Time Doorman
Location
- Region: New York
- Subdivision: Upper East Side
HOA & financial
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- HOA fee: $8,298 monthly
- Amenities included: Fitness Center, Elevator(s), Concierge
- Services included: Maintenance