150 East 78th St. #2B

FIRST 3-BED RESALE IN THIS COVETED NEW ROBERT A.M. STERN CONDO!! 2B is a gracious three-bedroom, three-and-a-half-bath 2,177 SF residence that provides a flexible floor plan and signature arched windows along the Western facade. With its own private elevator vestibule, the apartment provides wonderful privacy while the bright, west-facing great room is the ideal place for entertaining. Chevron and straight plank wood flooring are throughout the apartment, as well as high ceilings with elegant crown moldings.

The heart of the home is an eat-in kitchen centered on the great room, featuring cabinetry designed by Robert Couturier in collaboration Christopher Peacock and a Lacanche gas range with vented hood. Additional appliances include a Miele 30" wall oven, speed oven and warming drawer. Sub-Zero refrigeration and wine storage blend in seamlessly with the custom cabinetry. Custom knobs and pulls designed by Robert Couturier complement the Statuarietto stone counter, backsplash and island.

The Primary bedroom suite has two large closets and a five-fixture bathroom clad in honed Bianco Crisium and Bardiglio Nuvoletto stone. The bath features a soaking tub, heated floors, steam shower, Lefroy Brooks fixtures and a separate water closet.

All secondary bedrooms have ensuite baths and generous closet space. The third bedroom has been converted into a library/office by the addition of a pocket door leading from the great room. In addition, there is a charming powder room tucked discreetly off the entrance gallery and a laundry room with a sink and vented dryer.

150 East 78th is a thoughtfully-designed boutique building by Robert A.M. Stern Architects. Their timeless architectural approach is married perfectly to the interiors’ prewar sensibility and Parisian flair of AD100 Hall of Fame designer Robert Couturier. The stately facade features distinctive handset Indiana limestone, patterned brick, and ornamental metalwork. Inspired by the neighborhood, Robert A.M. Stern Architects designed an exterior steeped in New York City Classicism. The 16-story building’s overall aesthetic is refined and distinguished, highlighted by arched windows, limestone pilasters, and rich green metal and glass conservatories. The canopied entrance, located on 78th Street, fits in beautifully with the neighboring townhomes and tree lined street.

Multiple levels of carefully curated amenities include: a regulation squash court; a regulation height basketball hoop; a golf simulator; a top tier fitness center with Technogym equipment; a private training/yoga room; an art and activity room; and the entertaining Parlor which has full height arched windows, a billiard table and catering kitchen. Additionally, a rooftop terrace with amazing views, limestone archways and an outdoor kitchen/grill provide space for dining and sitting by the gas fire pit.