Perched high above the city on the 27th floor of The Laurel, this highly coveted southwest corner residence offers an elegant, light-filled sanctuary with spectacular skyline and river views.  Designed by award-winning architects Costas Kondylis and Brian Callahan, The Laurel is a 30-story glass and limestone condominium celebrated for its timeless architecture, sophisticated design, and unparalleled amenities. 27A is an exceptional, mint condition 2,285 SF 3-bedroom, 3-bath home boasting 10-ft ceilings, floor-to-ceiling windows, beautiful dark oak floors and exquisite finishes .  A gracious gallery-style entry foyer leads into the expansive living and dining area, where breathtaking south and west exposures fill the home with natural light from sunrise to sunset.  The scale and proportion of the entertaining spaces are impressive.
 
The windowed chef's kitchen is both stunning and highly functional, featuring Poggenpohl frosted glass cabinetry, Gaggenau appliances, a Liebherr refrigerator, Sub-Zero wine cooler, and marble countertops, along with a custom built-in banquette seating for a lovely eat-in experience. The kitchen's vented range hood and natural gas cooktop entices serious home chefs.  All 3 south facing pin-drop quiet bedrooms have ensuite bathrooms, with one that also offers dual access to serve as a powder room. The spacious primary suite features generous closet space including a large walk -in closet and the gorgeous spa-like primary bathroom has a large soaking Zuma tub, separate walk-in rain glass enclosed shower, double marble trough sink, floor to ceiling white slab marble walls , a LCD TV screen inside one of the vanity mirrors, and radiant heated Bianco Sevic white Marble mosaic  floors.  Truly a luxurious bathing experience.
 
 Thoughtful design and abundant storage-eight closets in total-ensure that comfort and elegance meet seamlessly throughout this intelligently laid-out home.  Additional upgrades include multi-zoned NEST thermostats, motorized blinds throughout, all closets have been customized,  and there is a Bosch Washer/Dryer conveniently located in the hallway leading to the 3 bedrooms.  Please note the owner is including in the sale an enormous 60 SF/ 12' high storage space that was purchased from the Condo
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At The Laurel, residents enjoy a full-service lifestyle complemented by world-class amenities:  24-hour doorman, full-time concierge, a newly renovated lobby, on-site Management, on-site parking garage, The "Trophy Club" a 12,000 square foot space featuring an in-house Triathlon Training center, a 50-foot lap pool, locker rooms with sauna and steam facilities , and a state-of-the-art fitness center.  The "Laurel Club" on the 3rd and 4th floors was recently refurbished and includes a private movie screening room, game center with a pool table,  a playroom, and an elegant dining/kitchen area that also functions as a conference room.   The Laurel is a green LEED Certified building, reaffirming The Laurel's commitment to sustainable luxury living. Pets are welcome.
Located in the dynamic UES with incredible shopping, top restaurants, parks, playgrounds, houses of worship, and easy access to transportation including several different subway lines minutes away. Residence 27A at The Laurel represents the best of contemporary luxury living in Manhattan.