Fully renovated open & airy this home currently boasts 28 oversized windows, a total of 5 bedrooms…could be 8, 5 full baths, 2 powder rooms, a movie room, a yoga studio, a half floor primary suite and one of the finest Bulthaup Kitchens in the city. It’s the perfect place to host up to 200 of your closest friends or simply just relax & pick one of the many cozy corners to take a nap in peaceful solitude.

Set in a boutique luxury condo on Madison Ave & comprised of large full floor homes, this flawlessly run building has a friendly yet discreet & attentive staff.

Perched at treetop level, the second you step off the key locked elevator & onto the private landing you enter a massive square corner Great Room which is bathed in light & anchored by a custom Marretti Staircase imported from Italy. This Great Room features high ceilings, wall to wall sound proof windows & has a downtown loft like vibe. It features several sitting areas, endless art walls & a stunning floor to ceiling Planika Fireplace with a full length floating hearth. On the opposite side of the Great Room is the dining area, large enough to host a dinner party 30 all while peering out at the cityscape of ornamental prewar beaux arts & neoclassical facades in the distance.

Past a clever modern doorway that either closes off or opens up to a stunning windowed, Bulthaup Chef’s kitchen, where an army of top of the line appliances include a 6 Burner Wolf Stove, Wolf warming drawer, Sub-Zero refrigerator & full size wine fridge, built in Miele coffee machine, 2 dishwashers from Miele Fisher & Paykel, an Extra Deep Julien sink, an in sink Grohe blue refrigerated filtered sparkling/still water machine as well as heated floors. Additionally the windows have been treated for added privacy & UV protection.

Secretly tucked away on the opposite end of this floor is the palatial Primary Suite! With gorgeous custom natural wood accents, a Lanika fireplace & built-in concealed entertainment system, this suite is the ideal zenlike space to retire after a busy city day. An adjoining full size dressing room along with a massive walk-in closet with custom millwork & dressing table along with a separate 2nd full bath is literally one of the dreamiest closets. Not to be overlooked is the incredible en-suite primary bath with heated stone floors & towel racks, a HansGrohe Digital shower controlled steam Shower, floating double vanity, soaking tub as well as a separate infrared sauna; the epitome of serenity.

Ascend the grand staircase & onto the southeast facing corner of the 4th floor to find rooms of various functionality. A pin drop quiet office, a sun filled reading & meditative refuge for those moments of introspection, & a massive home theater ideal for family movie nights or hosting everything from the Oscars to the Super Bowl! Included in the home theater is a double wine fridge & bar!

The additional 4 bedrooms are here & 3 of the large bedrooms face East with mesmerizing views of pre-war architecture, one of which is currently configured as a yoga/meditation room, with attached full bath & large closets. The 4th bedroom, located at the far end of the floor with an attached half bath. Additional noteworthy features include endless closets, Sonos throughout, multi-zoned AC/ climate control, a mudroom, laundry room, & wet bar.

Located in one of the most sought after picturesque neighborhoods in the city with a wide array of the finest boutiques, restaurants, schools and museums, 21 East 96th is situated on a tree lined Central Park block. This white glove condo building features a full time doorman, concierge, bicycle storage, storage lockers & a modern recently renovated fitness center. Every square inch of this massive & incredibly designed home exudes luxury craftsmanship & attention to detail. Shown by private appointment.