AS SEEN ON NBC OPEN HOUSE & CBS NEWS!  360 degree views! Super sexy  penthouse ! This is the First time in resale history - the coveted Ariel East Penthouse. Approximately 4000 square feet of expansive entertaining space with floor to ceiling wrap around windows. 360 degrees of breathtaking helicopter views of the Hudson River, Central Park and the  reservoir, unobstructed open city north to the George Washington  Bridge and South unobstructed views past the Empire State Building and so much more. Private Elevator landing opens into a double height entry with floor to ceiling windows to the Hudson River.Triple mint duplex with four bedrooms and three and a half bathrooms, central air, working fireplace and corner terrace. There is a private Bosch laundry room and private storage bin as well. Current owner is the father/creator of IPOD/IPHONE accessories. Therefore this penthouse is  equipped  with top of the line technology. There are  hard wired  Apple TVs w/ Apple WI-FI , TV Blu Ray Player with projector screen, Bose Lifestyle system, CAT 5 etc.... The livingroom which doubles as a game room features a private billiard table, arcade style video game, and a wet bar with flat screen. There is also priceless original art custom to the unit that will stay if desired including a famous Chihuly Chandelier.The well-known glass artist Chihuly is featured in more than two hundred museum collections worldwide and custom designed this for the space.  Phenomenal  oversized chefs eat in kitchen features a huge picture window with breath taking city views including the incredible ST JOHN THE DIVINE architecture. Top of the line Viking appliances include professional six burner range, double baker ovens and wine fridge. There are beautiful honed granite slab counters with custom tile glass back splash, Water Works fixtures and fittings with an abundance of storage. Luxurious bathrooms include marble floors, white glass tile, Kohler Tea for Two soaking tub and Water Works fixtures.  Built for entertaining  the free flowing modern space includes an open flow from the 31x15 game room/living room through to the dining room, kitchen with island  to the den all with dramatic wrap around windows featuring 360 degrees of rare once in a life time views. (zoning was changed so views are protected )  The real highlight of this penthouse is the calm and serene views that makes you feel like you have an all access pass to New York like you never dreamed possible ----whether you are a rock star or just want to feel like one .This Penthouse is located in Ariel East (99th & Bway) around the corner from the brand new Whole Foods shopping center and rumor has it ...coming soon the beloved Hollywood heavy hitter adored Alamo  Dinner Cinema  (replacing the Metro Theatre). Not to mention  a few blocks from historic Ivy League Columbia University. The Ariel is a luxurious full service boutique condominium (only 64 units) with incomparable amenities in all of Manhattan let alone the Upper West Side. Ariel East features a 24 hr fitness room , private screening movie room, grand piano, billiard  room, playroom and more.  Because of the relationship with its sister building Ariel West, you have access to twice the amenities of anywhere else in the city. Between the two buildings, you have access to a 4 lane lap pool, treadmills, cycling, free weights, studio , trainers, nutritionists, there are multiple play areas inside and out including a  basketball court. Near the best restaurants , transportation and shopping . Ask $12,500,000.  By private appointment only. Brand new to Market