Price Cuts: Fashion commentator's stylish apartment discounted to $995K; Park Avenue 4-bed gets $3.2M haircut

Rockefeller Apartments, #3C (Fox Residential Group)When New York Fashion Week begins on September 9, 2022, coverage of the designers, collections, and models will be all over social media, YouTube, blogs, and news websites. But before we had any of that, we had Elsa Klensch, the host of CNN's Style with Elsa Klensch and "the OG purveyor of style," as Town and Country put it. Her weekly show debuted in 1980 on the same day CNN went on the air, and spent the next two decades bringing haute couture fashion shows, supermodels, and fashion designers to a much wider and more eager audience than the traditional realm of print media and buyers. She was honored with two CFDA Awards, including the Eugenia Sheppard Award for journalism, and inducted into the International Best Dressed Hall of Fame. Ms. Klensch's impeccable sense of style extended to her home in Rockefeller Apartments, the complex designed by the magnate's personal architects. The one-bedroom co-op is distinguished by its curved windows, circular dining rooms, and views of treetops and the MoMA Sculpture Garden. The building is a short distance from Saks Fifth Avenue, Bergdorf Goodman, and a number of designer flagship stores.

Following Ms. Klensch's death earlier this year, her estate listed the apartment for $1.15 million in June 2022. However, it recently had its price reduced by $155K, or 13.5%, to $995K. It was one of the 195 units throughout New York that experienced price reductions from August 10-16, 2022.

715 Park Avenue, #8AB (Douglas Elliman)From the Listing: Located in the heart of the Upper East Side, just two short blocks from Central Park, this spacious seven-room apartment awaits your loving touch to create the perfect home. The entry gallery opens into a large living room with a wall of windows overlooking Park Avenue. Off the living room, a windowed private office is perfect for working from home. The kitchen has been recently renovated, and there is plenty of space to enlarge it to create an eat-in kitchen. A private balcony offers an oasis in the sun with open views over Park Avenue. See floor plan and full details here.411 East 57th Street, #2A (Corcoran)From the Listing: Harcourts Luxury Live Auction - this is not a foreclosure- rather a way to cast a wide net to buyers interested in a Manhattan apartment. Bidding to start from $999,999 - Auction Date: 3:00pm September 1st, 2022. Seller has nominated a reserve that must be met in order for the sale to take place. All buyers and financing options welcome. Contingencies and variations to terms considered. No buyer premium or additional fees.

Inside this space, it is so quiet you can hear a pin drop with CitiQuiet soundproof windows in every room. Enjoy a spacious living room with a designated dining area. This windowed kitchen has all the counter space and cabinets you need. Sleeping in the primary suite is comfortable for a king-sized bed and features a custom walk-in closet. Invite your favorite people over for an afternoon of grilling, complemented with the spices from your very own garden. See floor plan and full details here.

71 Park Avenue, #6B (Compass)From the Listing: Welcome to this one of a kind, fully renovated 2-bedroom, 2.5-bathroom prewar condominium located in a distinctive full service Park Avenue building. This elegant and spacious apartment provides the perfect marriage between classic prewar charm and modern high end design. The chefs kitchen boasts high standards of comfort and convention with a gorgeous 36" La Cornue gas range, Sub-Zero refrigerator, Fisher & Paykel double drawer dishwasher, Sharp microwave drawer, beautiful farmhouse sink with garbage disposal, plenty of storage and sprawling soapstone countertops with space for bar seating. The dining area is established with custom built L-shaped banquette seating that also doubles as an incredibly clever storage unit. See floor plan and full details here.521 East 81st Street, #1B (Douglas Elliman)From the Listing: Sweet and affordable studio is perfect for the first time buyer, a pied-a-terre seeker or someone that is looking to down size. This quiet apartment features hardwood floors, high ceilings, and southern exposure. 521 East 81st Street is a well-maintained, boutique pre-war co-op with a live-in super and laundry room. See full details here.10104 Fourth Avenue, #2B (Redfin Real Estate)From the Listing: This apartment's renovation included new flooring throughout and a gut renovation of the bathroom and kitchen. Brand new triple barn doors in the living room. The kitchen features modern subway tiles, granite countertops, new appliances, and an open layout. There is an office created with a temporary wall which can be left or taken down to make a very large second bedroom. The building features ample storage including a cage and locked door storage in addition to a designated bike room storage area. See floor plan and full details here. 1 Central Park West, #306 (RSNY Realty)From the Listing: This third floor, 943-square-foot one-bedroom unit with two full bathrooms has Central Park views with a full kitchen for convenience and luxury. The additional full bath, in lieu of a powder room, allows for an additional guest to stay on the convertible couch in the living room and still have their own private bathroom. The hotel has 24-hour room service, 6,000-square-foot fitness center and spa center, 55-foot lap pool, business center with private conference rooms, and a personal attendant that can make almost any request a reality. See floor plan and full details here.York River House, #2C (Brown Harris Stevens)From the Listing: This mint alcove studio it has a private 10' x 13' patio nestled in the quiet back of the building. Interiors feature four large closets and a half wall large enough to hide a queen-size bed. The kitchen has state of the art stainless steel appliances and custom cherry wood cabinetry. The lovely renovated bathroom has a large walk in shower. See floor plan and full details here.730 Park Avenue, #8C (Douglas Elliman)From the Listing: This private floor located in one of Park Avenue’s most distinguished and sought-after buildings is pristinely maintained and offers many fine original architectural details. Your private elevator vestibule opens into a massive gallery clad in marble that leads to all formal / entertaining rooms. The 27’ x 19’ corner living room with north and west exposures has a wood-burning fireplace and partial Central Park views along with fine prewar details and flows gracefully into the beautiful wood paneled library with a wood burning fireplace and built-in media center. A generously proportioned formal dining room easily accommodates twenty of your closest friends. It connects directly to the butler’s pantry and large windowed chef’s kitchen with top-of-the-line appliances that any discerning chef will appreciate. See floor plan and full details here.233 East 69th Street, #11L (Douglas Elliman)From the Listing: Upon entering apartment 11L, you are hit with an abundance of light. The corner apartment has no shortage of light that beams throughout this wonderfully split bedroom, two-bathroom open layout. Windows surround the entire apartment on a high floor with no obstructions. The open kitchen has tons of counter space, a waterfall countertop breakfast bar, and new Bosch appliances, including a wine cooler. There is a tremendous amount of closet and storage space that you will not find anywhere else. See floor plan and full details here.Cannon Point South, #7O (Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices)From the Listing: Modern sophistication describes this lovely corner line apartment located on the seventh floor in the one of the most well run full service co-ops in exclusive Sutton Place. Walk into the formal entry with powder room leading to the separate dining room complete with a built-in bar. The lovely (square shaped) dining room joins to the open living room that is bright and spacious with a full wall of windows and large enough for two seating areas. The all white windowed kitchen has tons of storage and a pull-down shelf on the opposite wall for extra counter space. The bedroom is extremely large and sports a full wall of closets, plus an entire wall of windows letting in tons of natural light. See floor plan and full details here.311 East 25th Street, #2A (Douglas Elliman)From the Listing: Upon arriving at this spacious one-bedroom, the front door leads down a cozy hallway where you will discover a walk-in closet and bathroom with modern tilework. This entry hall leads into a bright open floor plan with hardwood floors and clean architectural lines. The kitchen is fit for all of your cooking needs with stainless appliances, ample shaker-style cabinetry and breakfast bar overlooking the dining area. The bedroom has a large closet and multiple windows. See full details here.Gramercy Gates, #3B (Compass)From the Listing: Unit 3B is a 25’ wide floor through home with 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and 1,345 interior square feet. Features include floor-to-ceiling windows, northern and southern exposures and a Juliet balcony. The open chef’s kitchen boasts natural quartz countertops and cabinets by Shinoki. The kitchen appliances and washer-dryer are Miele, the unrivaled German appliance maker, and the kitchen and bathroom fixtures are all by Grohe. The luxurious ensuite primary bathroom walls and floors are clad with large matte-finished slabs by Florim of Italy. Primary bathroom features include a rain showerhead and rainshower body spray by Grohe, and INAX sinks manufactured in Japan. See floor plan and full details here.Windsor Park, #7G (Compass)From the Listing: Upon entering Apartment 7G, there is an ample entrance foyer with a huge walk-in closet that flows into the large living room and separate dining area. The open upscale chef’s kitchen boasts first-class kitchen appliances such as a Viking stove, Bosch dishwasher, a state of the art Sub-Zero refrigerator with double freezer drawers and a wine cooler. The counter tops are granite and the cabinetry is oak. The en-suite marble bathroom has a double sink and oak vanity and includes a soaking tub with Jacuzzi. The second bathroom has a shower stall and a washer/dryer. See floor plan and full details here.1080 Fifth Avenue, #2A (Compass)From the Listing: Classic seven on Fifth Avenue! The formal entrance gallery leads to the south facing expansive living room, the primary bedroom with en-suite windowed bathroom, and second bedroom. Each room is flooded with southern light from oversized picture windows featuring views of the iconic Guggenheim Museum and indirect views of Central Park and Fifth Avenue. The oversized eat-in-kitchen/dining room, the third bedroom and staff room each face north into a quiet, sun-filled private courtyard with a view onto a Beaux-Arts mansion. The windowed kitchen, outfitted with the best Miele appliances, is adjacent to a staff room that is equipped with a full bath and washer/dryer. See floor plan and full details here.15 Willow Street, #TH (Sotheby's International Realty)From the Listing: Spectacularly designed and gut-renovated to perfection, this 25-foot-wide, approximately 6,200-square-foot townhouse nestled on a corner lot with private parking is a true Brooklyn Heights stunner. This seemingly traditional townhouse envelopes a true masterpiece of contemporary style for modern day living. The home is highlighted by 12’ parlor floor ceilings, a sky-lit center staircase, gorgeous herringbone wide plank flooring, five stop entry hall elevator, four private outdoor spaces, and three unique fireplaces. The beautiful living and dining area is flooded with natural light which dramatically shines through the nearly floor to ceiling windows. A gracious entry foyer and hallway separates the living/dining area and leads you to the fantastic chefs’ kitchen. See floor plan and full details here.160 Riverside Drive, #2AE (Corcoran)From the Listing: Massive Riverside Drive spread has 45 feet of Hudson River and open park views and bedrooms for all. Interiors feature an expansive living room, open kitchen and dining area, two multipurpose staff/bonus rooms, laundry room off the rear hallway, and an immense amount of storage space throughout. The primary bedroom has river views and en suite bath, and the third bedroom has quiet courtyard exposure. See floor plan and full details here.Downtown Club, #21K (Compass)From the Listing: You won’t find a cookie-cutter apartment here! As you enter, you walk into the foyer area with a large entryway closest. Moving on in through the hallway you step into the spacious open kitchen. Featuring a large island, with a breakfast bar; this chef’s kitchen boasts stainless steel appliances, granite countertops, and plenty of cabinet space for storage. The second floor of this home includes a comfy bedroom loft, which offers privacy, space, and can be configured to your liking. See floor plan and full details here.Aurum, #PH19 (Cooper and Cooper RE)From the Listing: Penthouse studio is a luxury hideaway in Central Harlem. With floor-to-ceiling Cityproof windows and an eastern exposure, this home is well lit and paraded with natural sunlight. The unit features White Oak plank flooring, Ceasarstone countertops, vented in-unit stackable washer/dryer, Viking stove, stainless steel dishwasher and microwave, as well as a high-end Liehberr refrigerator this kitchen is designed for the at-home chef. 421a tax abatement in effect. See floor plan and full details here.The Grace, #6H (Brown Harris Stevens)From the Listing: Pass through the threshold in your new home onto original parquet hardwood floors and take in the wide expanse of your open entry foyer complete. You’ll love the warmth of the library / built in bookshelves. Two deep coat closets too. The owner intelligently installed City Windows throughout allowing you the ability to create your own quiet oasis in the "heart" of the tony Upper East Side. The king-sized bedroom has a walk-in closet. See floor plan and full details here.Rockefeller Apartments, #3C (Fox Residential Group)From the Listing: This jewel of an apartment has a spacious living room and adjacent circular dining room, both with sunny southern exposures overlooking leafy trees and the MoMA sculpture garden. The glorious bank of curved windows create an urban oasis in the heart of midtown. A hallway with multiple closets leads to a large, sunny bedroom (also with ample closets). A spacious bathroom and sleek kitchen complete the residence. There are beautiful herringbone floors, through-wall AC, and excellent storage throughout. Early residents of this distinguished building were a microcosm of New York theatre and arts. See floor plan and full details here.323 West 11th Street, #5R (Compass)From the Listing: This West Village home was architect-designed and gut renovated, including updated electrical, reconfiguration of the space, and levelling of the floors and ceiling. The open concept kitchen features a marble backsplash with butcher block countertops and is equipped with modern conveniences including a Liebherr fridge, dishwasher, combo washer/dryer and loads of storage. The flooring is wide-plank European Oak, the window-sills are marble, and the ceilings are 9.5 feet high. The bathroom features Italian marble floor tiles and a Kohler soaking tub with brass fixtures. See floor plan and full details here.The Sovereign, #23B (Serhant)From the Listing: Spacious and bright with breathtaking views of the city skyline, the Queensboro Bridge, and the East River, this sun-splashed 2-bedroom, 2.5-bathroom corner co-op represents an incredible opportunity to create a Sutton Place dream home in the sky. Airy 9-foot ceilings accentuate oversized windows that wraparound the apartment and have northern and eastern exposure. Just off the dining area is a windowed galley-style kitchen with abundant storage, a large pantry, and a separate service entrance along with a washer/ dryer. The king-size primary bedroom boasts a huge walk-in closet, additional reach-in closets, and a lovely en-suite bathroom with a large vanity, a step-in shower, and a separate soaking tub. See floor plan and full details here.

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