Building: Astor Terrace

The Astor Terrace Condominium rises 32 stories in the Yorkville enclave of the Upper East Side. Built in 1985, this luxurious development designed by architects Skidmore, Owings & Merrill boasted “you can fit an elephant in every room.” A private driveway leads you into an elegant marble and wood-paneled lobby with a private sitting room for guests. There are 290 well-appointed apartments, many with balconies and some with expansive patios along with twelve townhouses surrounding a key-accessed lushly planted garden with fountains and seating. Astor Terrace residents enjoy convenient washer-dryer hook-ups in addition to a plethora of building amenities including a state-of-the-art fitness center, playroom, free private storage, bike room, laundry facilities, Resident Manager, Full-Time Doorman, and Concierge as well as an attended garage. Perfectly positioned to enjoy the many neighborhood cafes, restaurants, shops, Whole Foods, Equinox, Asphalt Green, the 92nd Street Y, the Cooper Hewitt Museum, Guggenheim and Jewish Museum. Easy access to the 96th Street crosstown bus and the Q,4,5,6 trains with a Q Train entrance incorporated into the building. Pets are welcome with no restrictions.

Description provided by: Patricia Levy