Deidre Woollard served as the lead editor on Luxist.com for…
On the 34th floor at the Tower East on 72nd and 3rd Avenue is the former home of Noble Laureate John Steinbeck.
This home was completely renovated with new windows, floors, plumbing, electric and an expanded entrance with the addition of the C apartment comprising of an additional three-bedroom apartment.
Double doors open to a large entry way featuring a beautiful Tiger Wood wall with a secret coat closet. To the right is the living room, dining room and open eat-in kitchen all wuth beautfiul views of the New York skyline.
A small study is dedicated to John Steinbeck with his original furniture, poster, and mementos. This rooms faces due South with unobstructed views.
Down the hall are three bedrooms and three bathrooms. The first bedroom is currently configured as an office with a sofa, mahogany built ins and a TV. On the other side of the apartment now facing west, are two additional bedrooms with ensuite bathrooms. The oversized master bedroom has three picture windows is west and south facing. The apartment enjoys constant sun and light all day. Tower East is a luxury co-op with a garage, gym, bike room, storage, children’s play room, rooftop lounge and laundry.
This historic residence is listed for $4.95 million with Stribling & Associates and is showcased by Luxury Portfolio.
Deidre Woollard served as the lead editor on Luxist.com for six years writing about real estate, auctions, jewelry and luxury goods. Her love for luxury real estate led her to work at realtor.com and two of the top real estate brokerages in Los Angeles as well as doing publicity for properties around the world.