515 East 79th St. #12C

2bed/2bath with balcony and low maintenance of $1681

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

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. 3RD PICTURE SHOWS SAME UNIT IN THE BUILDING WITH THE ORIGINAL CONFIGURATION. 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 a 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 off East End Avenue noted for its gracious 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 feel more of a boutique coop setting. The highly attentive, professional staff includes a 24-hour doorman and concierge plus a live-in resident manager. Exemplary amenities include a fully outfitted gym, party room, bike room, storage room, a large modern laundry facility conveniently located on the lobby level, a lovely, landscaped park adjacent to the building, and an attached parking garage. Pets allowed. 1 Dog under 35 lbs. is permitted with board approval. 70% financing, 39% tax deductibility. Pieds-a-terre are allowed. No washer/dryers are allowed.

This prime address is close to public transportation (the 2nd Ave subway, M31, M79, and the Lex. Ave. 4,5,6 subway) and a taxi line at the corner that travels directly to the Financial District. Proximity to Carl Schurz and John Jay Park, the East River Promenade, New York Presbyterian Weill Cornell hospital and doctor’s offices, schools. (public and private) The post office is conveniently located down the block as well as restaurants and gourmet shops.