Hii penthouse ya juu ya ghorofa yenye vyumba vinne vya kulala na mabafu matatu "katika anga" inapatikana mara chache na lazima ionekane ili kuaminika.

Iko kwenye kona ya kusini-mashariki ya jengo, na ikijivunia picha za wazi za mji na mto, nyumba hii inapata mwanga wa jua kila wakati wa siku. Mwangaza na mpangilio wake ni wa kipekee, ukitoa nafasi ya kuishi kwa fadhila kila siku au kukaribisha wageni kwa kiwango kikubwa.

Eneo kuu la kuishi linaungwa mkono na chumba kizuri kinachounganisha bila shida na terasi ya kuangazia kusini - mahali pazuri kwa kahawa ya asubuhi, vinywaji vya jua, au tu kufurahia mandhari ya jiji. Jikoni yenye madirisha imewekwa vizuri kwa ajili ya kukaribisha wageni, wakati chumba kikubwa kilichopo kwenye ghorofa kuu kwa urahisi kinaweza kuwa eneo la ofisi ya nyumbani, deni, au makazi ya muandaaji, ikiwa na bafu lake kamili. Nook ya kusoma yenye raha imetengwa nyuma ya ngazi, ikifanya kuwa mahali pazuri kupumzika na kitabu unachokipenda.

Pande za juu zimewekwa kwa ajili ya majengo ya kuishi binafsi. Suite ya pembe ya kwanza inapata mwanga mzuri na picha za mto, makabati makubwa ya California, na bafu ya kifahari ya vipande vitano. Vyumba viwili vya ziada vikubwa vinashiriki bafu kamili inayofaa, ikitoa faragha nzuri kwa familia au wageni sawa. Pia ghorofa ya juu inatoa ufikiaji rahisi wa kuleta mizigo unaporejea nyumbani kutoka likizo, kupitia mlango wake mwenyewe kuelekea korido ya jengo.

Malengo yaliyopangwa kwa uangalifu yanajumuisha sakafu za miasiri ya shaba, kitengo cha kuwasha vitabu kilichojengwa, joto la kati na hali ya hewa, mashine ya kufulia na kuchemsha ndani ya nyumba, na uhifadhi wa hali ya juu.

Iliyojengwa mwaka wa 1963, The Gracie Towne House ni jengo la kondomu-lakini lenye huduma kamili linaloendeshwa vizuri ambalo linatoa kubadilishwa kwa umiliki, kukodisha bila kikomo, hakuna mkate wa ardhi, na HAPANA IDHINI YA BODI kwa wenye nyumba. Wamiliki pia wana uwezo wa kubadilisha hisa zao za ushirika kuwa umiliki wa kondomu: ni nadra sana kutafuta mjini Manhattan.

Sifa za jengo zinaweza kujumuisha wafanyakazi wa mlango 24/7, msimamizi aliye ndani, kituo cha mazoezi, uhifadhi wa kibinafsi na baiskeli, chumba cha kufulia kwenye ghorofa, jengo la maegesho, na chumba cha vifaa chenye uhifadhi wa baridi. Na ndio, wanyama wa kipenzi wanaruhusiwa.

Iko mahali pazuri kwa dakika chache kutoka Carl Schurz Park, Asphalt Green, na uchochoro wa Mto Mashariki, jengo linatoa bora zaidi ya maisha ya Upper East Side kwa ufikiaji rahisi wa treni ya Second Avenue Q kwenye Mtaa wa 86, kituo cha feri cha NYC kilichoko East 90th St, duka la vyakula na soko la kosher moja kwa moja ng'ambo ya barabara, pamoja na mikahawa ya kahawa, dining ya jirani, ununuzi na burudani.

Ikiwa ni pamoja na mandhari ya kuvutia, maisha bora ya ndani-na-nje, mabadiliko ya ajabu, na thamani nzuri, fursa hii ya penthouse ni nadra ambayo inakuja mara moja tu.

Rarely available, this terraced penthouse four-bedroom, three-bathroom duplex "in the sky" must be seen to be believed.

Situated on the southeast corner of the building, and boasting open city and river views, the home is sun-flooded all day long. The flow and layout are exceptional, providing for gracious everyday living or entertaining on a grand scale.

The main living space is anchored by a wonderful great room that flows seamlessly to a charming south-facing terrace - an idyllic setting for morning coffee, sunset cocktails, or simply taking in the city skyline. The windowed kitchen is perfectly positioned for entertaining, while a spacious bedroom on the main floor easily doubles as a den, home office, or au pair's living space, complemented by its own full bathroom. A cozy reading nook is tucked behind the staircase, creating the perfect spot to unwind with your favorite book.

The upstairs wing is dedicated to the private living quarters. The corner primary suite enjoys spectacular light and river views, generous California Closets, and a luxurious five-piece en-suite bathroom. Two additional oversized bedrooms share a convenient full bathroom, providing comfortable privacy for family or guests alike. The upper floor also offers easy access for bringing in suitcases when you're coming home from vacation, through its own door to the building's hallway.

Refined finishes throughout include richly stained red oak floors, a striking built-in bookcase wall unit, central forced-air heat and air conditioning, an in-unit washer-dryer, and exceptional storage.

Built in 1963, The Gracie Towne House is a well-run full-service post-war cond-op building that provides flexibility of ownership, unlimited subletting, no ground lease, and NO BOARD APPROVAL for owners. Owners also have the ability to convert their cooperative shares into condominium ownership: a highly coveted rarity in Manhattan.

Building features include a 24-hour door staff, live-in superintendent, fitness center, private and bike storage, laundry room on the floor, on-site parking garage, and a package room with refrigerator storage. And yes, pets are permitted.

Perfectly located moments from Carl Schurz Park, Asphalt Green, and the East River Esplanade, the building offers the very best of Upper East Side living with convenient access to the Second Avenue Q train at 86th Street, the NYC Ferry's East 90th St. stop, a grocery store and kosher market directly across the street, as well as coffee shops, neighborhood dining, shopping and recreation.

Combining breathtaking views, the finest indoor-outdoor living, remarkable flexibility, and outstanding value, this penthouse opportunity is a rarity that only comes around once.