This extraordinary 4665 square foot triple-mint 3-bedroom 3 ½ bath condo loft home seamlessly combines indoor and outdoor living, brilliant natural light, custom finishes of the highest quality and grand architectural proportions typically found in the most exceptional downtown lofts.  It is located however in the heart of the Upper East Side just a block away from the Lexington Ave Subway line.  As the former home of the Christie’s East Auction House, the building was masterfully transformed into five full floor residences featuring 11’ ceilings, floor-to-ceiling glass walls and 50’-wide terraces. Also, each home comes with its own deeded private indoor parking spot accessed via direct elevator to the garage and car lift, conveniently delivering your car to street level.  Along with 24-hr doorman and a private storage room that is also included, this exquisite loft home is a unique collector-quality residence.

Private elevator access opens to a magnificent 95’ gallery featuring museum quality lighting and art-hanging systems, 5” wide plank oak flooring as well as North, South and Eastern exposures.  The spacious living room with lovely southern views is expansive yet intimate.  Separated by the center gallery which is home to the Steinway Grand and the Library, the north-facing dining room is perfect for opulent dinner parties as well as private family meals.  Opening the 4 adjoining doors that lead to the sweeping terrace effortlessly joins the interior with your private outdoor space.

Directly off of the dining room is the chef’s kitchen with Poliform custom cabinets, Viking ovens with 6-surface burners, Viking hood with external exhaust, 2 Miele dishwashers, Insinkerator disposal, Gaggenau microwave,  Sub-Zero refrigerator-freezer, separate Sub-Zero refrigerator and freezer drawers and two Sub-Zero wine refrigerators.  Along with the expansive counter space, center island, glass doors leading directly to the outdoor space and adjacent family room, the perfect kitchen is defined.

The Library, located in the center of the gallery, was built with the finest hand crafted mahogany. The gorgeous gas fireplace, beautiful lighting and custom millwork makes this Library / media room a peaceful retreat where one can relax with a brandy, a great book or one’s favorite TV show or movie…

The sumptuous master suite has spacious custom Poliform his and hers closets, a sleek yet artful marble mantled gas fireplace, direct access to the outdoor space and features subtle and soothing lighting.  The en-suite bath has heated marble floors, large soaking tub, stall shower, double basin sinks and amazing storage.

The second and third bedrooms each are very spacious and feature en-suite baths with marble heated floors and custom crafted fixtures, massive Poliform custom built closets and wonderful northern natural light

There is a separate laundry room with LG washer/dryer, sink and Poliform cabinetry.  There is also a vacuum operated trash disposal system with separate recycling modes.

The entire home is completely wired for telephone and data and there is sound in every public area through an integrated multi-zoned music system.  The lighting master system is Lutron with multiple controls. The HVAC system is 8 zone forced heat and air supplemented by floor level perimeter steam radiator heat. The home is equipped with a Honeywell fire and burglar alarm systems and has electronic shades throughout. The checklist of detail was conceived with a seamless balance, and makes this a one of a kind, stunning home.