The Empire Condominium at 188 East 78th St. 19B

NEW PRICE IMPROVEMENT! NOW $5,500,000

TWO TO FIVE BEDS, 4 1/2 TO 5 1/2 BATHS ESTATE SALE

An elegant high floor, spacious 2874 SF, light, airy eight-room, three-balcony home, 19B shares the floor with only one other apartment, and has the open flow and comfort of a single-family home. The full -service luxury Empire Condominium offers a myriad of 5-star amenities -- many more than found in other high-end buildings.

Originally five bedrooms, 19B now has two primary bedrooms. The other three bedrooms, now a library, a study and a huge WIC/dressing room can be repurposed back to bedrooms. The original five and a half baths are now four and half baths, with the fifth a bar area with built-in cabinetry, a full height wine fridge, half fridge and ice maker, adjoining the library, that also can be put back to a full bath.

A standout by any definition, 19B features some fifteen oversized windows, soaring 9’6 high ceilings, NSEW open city views, high end custom built-ins throughout, a kitchen with creatively designed cabinetry and pantries, electric towel warmers in bathrooms, multi-zone central air, herringbone maple flooring, and beautiful moldings and finishes that lend themselves to any decor.

Other features:

• Windowed kitchen, beautiful cabinetry, hi-end appliances and eating nook


• Large formal corner dining room wide open to the grand living room in a span of some 29 feet that, opens to a former bedroom, now a cozy library adjoined by the bar area


• Powder room, coat, linen and storage closets, and laundry with vented W/D


• Former bedroom now a windowed WIC/Dressing Rm with full ensuite bath and closet


• Home office with full ensuite bath can be put back to a bedroom or a pull-out sofa or Murphy bed equals! instant bedroom


• Corner primary bedroom 26’ long, very large windows, a WIC, its own linen closet, a large two-sink ensuite bath with walk-in shower and custom cabinetry


• Second corner bedroom has full ensuite bath and closet.

An approximately 200 SF storage unit in the basement may be purchased separately.

The 32-story, 72-unit The Empire Condominium, built in 2020, is prized for its 5-star amenities and services and its excellent and very accommodating building manager and staff.

The stunning double-height lobby with palace-like curved staircase is formal and elegant, while at the same time welcoming. The top of the staircase opens to a host of recently upgraded amenities including a children’s playroom, a party/lounge area with separate catering space, a conference and business center, a large, windowed fitness area with the latest in gym equipment, bike and wine storage, and a central laundry.

Leading off this mezzanine is a newly redone multi-level outdoor landscaped courtyard terrace and gardens, with an abundance of outdoor seating and grills. Another plus: a separately-managed garage on site.

The building allows up to 90% financing and pieds-a-terre and pets are permitted. The Empire is in the most desirable residential area in Lenox Hill, offering a myriad of shopping, restaurants, health care, cultural and transportation options, and minutes from Central Park and other landmark locations and buildings.