Stunning Duplex Penthouse at The Chatham for $15.775 million

New York, N.Y- Luxury real estate firm Brown Harris Stevens, the exclusive affiliate of Christie’s International Real Estate, is bringing a one-of-a-kind trophy penthouse to market with an asking price of US$15.775 million. The duplex penthouse is located within The Chatham, a Robert A.M. Stern designed 34-story luxury condominium building at 181 East 65th Street. Cathy Franklin and Alexis Bodenheimer of Brown Harris Stevens are exclusively representing the apartment.

Working closely with Robert A.M. Stern, the penthouse was designed by Mojo Stumer Associates. Completed in 2000, the dazzling duplex occupies the top two floors of The Chatham's south-facing position with breathtaking views encompassing Central Park and all points east and west. The penthouse features seven rooms, two bedrooms, three bathrooms, a library, eat-in kitchen, and four terraces along with a captivating, undulating walnut and stainless steel staircase and loft-style columns to create a dramatic environment for living and entertaining.

The grand entrance foyer leads to the formal dining room with floor-to-ceiling windows and a 22-foot ceiling. The dining room is flanked by two huge terraces - one facing southwest overlooking Central Park and the city and the other facing southeast towards the river. Adjacent to the dining room is the expansive corner living room with views of Central Park and the city. The living room has a gas fireplace, a wet bar, and glass doors opening to the southwest terrace. The library/media room which also has picturesque views of Central Park can serve as a third bedroom. The state-of-the-art windowed gourmet eat-in kitchen is equipped with top-of-the-line appliances and adjoining the kitchen is a sun-filled breakfast room, which opens onto the southeast terrace.

The glamorous staircase leads upstairs to the private quarters. At the top of the stairs is a balcony gallery with panoramic city views. The lavish corner master bedroom features floor-to-ceiling windows, expansive views of Central Park and the city, and a sunset terrace. Additionally, there is a master bathroom overlooking Central Park with an oversized steam shower and separate Jacuzzi bathtub. The second master bedroom includes a private terrace, a large walk-in closet and a limestone bathroom.

“This penthouse has breathtaking views in three directions with floor-to-ceiling picture-window views of Central Park, the Hudson River, and all the way to the George Washington Bridge,” said Cathy Franklin, director, Brown Harris Stevens. “The penthouse’s unique glass-walled dining room and curved stainless-steel staircase coupled with the building’s residents-only fitness center managed by Equinox, an on-site parking garage, a Paul Labrecque salon and a full-time doorman and concierge, provide all of the necessities for luxury living at its finest.”