penthouse 17 west is a grand and bright 5 bedroom 5.5 bath duplex spanning approximately 5325 sf with exceptional open views in a boutique condominium off park avenue in the heart of the upper east side. this magnificent move-in ready home offers direct elevator entry and private foyer complete with large coat closet. the sun-flooded and gracious floor plan includes an expansive living room and equally expansive formal dining room with adjacent bar and wine storage. the home has a big light-filled eat-in kitchen with a striking wall of windows, a library with private set-back south facing terrace and a wet bar with an ice machine and an additional wine cooler. a beautiful powder room completes the entertaining space and a staff or fifth bedroom can be found on the first floor. up the stunning banister is the spacious south-west facing primary suite that includes a 5-fixture primary bath, oversized dressing room with custom millwork closets and built in hampers. the additional bedrooms are all of generous proportion with en-suite baths. a laundry room is well located off the bedroom wing and the second floor can be easily accessible by an additional private landing. the home has central air conditioning throughout, a crestron system that controls audio/video, window shades and lutron lighting. there is wine and traditional storage available. with impeccable design inside and out by william sofield, interior details include solid oak floors, in herringbone pattern in living rooms; custom wood trim and casings, nanz hand-cast hardware and slab stone bathrooms. the hand painted christopher peacock kitchen features statuary stone slab counters with custom carved edges, prep sink at island, sub-zero refrigerator, wolf six-burner range, two miele dishwashers, sub-zero wine refrigerator and kallista jeton fittings designed by studio sofield specifically for 135 east 79th street. the building has an intimate feel with just 31 private residences and offers the privacy and security of a white glove building with full-time doorman, concierge and live-in resident manager. amenities include a private fitness center, yoga room, landscaped courtyard/garden, wine cellar, bike room, owners lounge with catering kitchen and game room. the building is perfectly situated near central park, museum mile, boutique shopping, fine dining, entertainment, and public transportation such as 4,5,6,q subway lines downtown and crosstown bus at 79th street. the metropolitan museum of art, guggenheim, and the gagosian are all in the neighborhood and the amount of cultural activities do not stop there. the restaurant selection on the upper east side is vast and full of variety. some of the local favorites include uva for casual italian, orsay for a classic french bistro, sant ambreous if you are looking for a great breakfast spot, the mark with caviar kaspia and blt steak along with such classics as jg melon just to name a few. all of this and so much more is waiting to be explored! transfer fee is 3 months of common charges paid by purchaser.