Penthouse A is a spectacular penthouse residence on the top two floors at 151 East 78th Street. With 1,958 square feet (182 Sq M) of outdoor space, 6,975 square feet (648 Sq M) of interior space, magical open city views and light from every direction, this penthouse is designed to dazzle.
Penthouse A is a spectacular penthouse residence on the top two floors at 151 East 78th Street. With 1,958 square feet (182 Sq M) of outdoor space, 6,975 square feet (648 Sq M) of interior space, magical open city views and light from every direction, this penthouse is designed to dazzle. From a private elevator landing, PHA’s public rooms on the 15th floor are accessed via a grand entry gallery with sun-flooded views south from the building’s signature floor to ceiling, double-hung weight and chain mahogany windows. The gallery’s intricate, hand-laid African St. Laurent and white polished marble slab floor and arched ceiling detail make for a memorable first impression. The gallery leads to the 27×18 living room, which has a wood-burning fireplace and French doors that open to the 268 square foot (25 Sq M) south, east and west-facing terrace with dramatic open city views. There is a library with full bath and a large formal dining room. The Smallbone of Devizes eat-in cook’s kitchen, designed in association with Peter Pennoyer Architects, has a coffered ceiling, hand-painted white oak cabinetry and specially outfitted spice, cutlery, utensil and pot drawers, all finished with black walnut interiors. Two Sub-Zero refrigerators, a full height wine fridge, double sinks, two Miele dishwashers, a professional 6-burner Wolf range with griddle and custom-designed vented range hood plus Wolf wall oven and microwave, double pantry and an island with seating are additional features that make this kitchen so special. Behind the kitchen is a well-placed staff /guest room/ office with full bath. Four bedrooms on the 16th floor include a luxurious master bedroom suite with double master baths (including a five-fixture bath with radiant heated floors, a private water closet and an eight-jet steam shower), a huge dressing room plus additional closets. South, east, north and west exposures deliver brilliant sunlight throughout the day and drama by night. The icing on the cake of this beautiful penthouse is a large roof deck garden, accessible by private internal stairs or by elevator, and includes an outdoor gas grill, electricity and water. A laundry room, seven full baths and a powder room are additional features. Among the many details that set the interiors of 151 East 78th apart are brass olive knuckle hinges and doorknobs (all custom-designed and handmade by Lowe of Maine), Lefroy Brooks bath fittings, state-of-the-art mechanicals and environmental systems including an emergency generator, humidification system, wiring for audio, communications and data ports and the most sophisticated air conditioning and heating system available.The complete terms are in an Offering Plan available from the sponsor, File No. CD13-0227.
