The New Yorker Condominium at 1474 Third Ave. #PHS

Soho Chic on the UES

Few penthouses provoke deeper thoughts on questions, such as: why are UES 3-bedroom, 3.5-bath condos in buildings with a doorman so much more expensive than this one? (In 2024,only seven similarly sized penthouses sold on the UES, with an average price of$6.65M.)

This home might just be the best quality for value available. The building is like new mechanically, with all major systems recently updated, including the water tank, boilers, and elevators. It also just completed its LL11 work. (All assessments are fully paid and none are expected).

From the semi-private elevator landing, you enter this floor-through home through a gracious foyer, including a powder room. The foyer separates the east-facing living, dining, and entertaining wing from the west-facing bedroom wing.

The hallway from the foyer to the west wing features a large entry closet on one side and the washer/dryer closet on the other. Each of the three bedrooms is spacious with windows facing west, offering wide open protected views of the UES. The primary suite includes three large closets and a five-fixture renovated en-suite bathroom with two sinks, a bathtub, and a shower stall. This level of comfort is typically found only in new developments at double the price. The second bedroom also boasts a generous en-suite, while the third bedroom has its own walk-in closet and bathroom.

The spacious living room is distinct from the dining room. The windows, nine-foot ceilings, and large opening between these rooms create an expansive, airy feel with interesting views and plenty of light. The polished Venetian plaster on the walls and ceilings is exceptionally elegant and durable, refined sheen enhances the glow of the day’s natural light and the subtlety of modern recessed lighting at night. The sleek contemporary luxury kitchen is connected to the dining area, making meal prep a delight with ample workspace, including quartz countertops, island, and backsplashes, generous cabinet space, a Thermador range, built-in speed oven, Liebherr refrigerator, paneled dishwasher, garbage disposal, and a vented exhaust.

The staircase leads to a large room on the top floor. With dimensions similar to the living room, this space could easily serve as the main living space, a den, or an office – it’s up to the buyer. While the east wall features generous windows, the north side elevates this space with a gas fireplace flanked by two large sliding doors that lead to the well -proportioned 840-square-foot private terrace.

This terrace has untapped practicality, with a built-in grill station, a layout that allows various areas for various uses, and wind protection from three sides, it will be a great place to entertain throughout the year.

The New Yorker Condominium is a 31-unit,full-service building between 83rd and 84th Streets – the heart of the Upper East Side. Situated halfway between Central Park and Carl Schurz Park. New York’s finest museums, restaurants, shops, and gyms are within minutes, as are the 4, 5, 6, and Q subway lines, along with the 86th St. crosstown bus. Nearby gourmet shopping options include Whole Foods, Eli Zabar’s, and Fairway