188 East 78 Street   Unit 5/6C

Why bother with a co-op when you can live in the lap of luxury in a dramatic three bedroom + office/maid's room at the Empire Condominium at 78th and Third. This apartment is packed with unique features including a one-of-a kind entertaining space with a dramatic corner 22 x 28 living room with a double height ceiling surrounded by windows and lots of light. This gracious apartment has very flexible space including a 3rd bedroom/library downstairs, eat-in kitchen with an adjacent office/maid's quarters. A stately entrance gallery with a powder room opens to a sweeping staircase that leads to a large landing and two more bedrooms including a large master. The master has an en-suite marble bathroom and large walk in closet. The second bedroom has its own marble bathroom. This unit has just been re-priced from $4.75 million to $4.195 million for 3,205 square feet. Fall 2010 is Deal Time and the seller will listen to offers. The monthly real estate taxes are $1,535 and a private storage bin is included with the unit. Building Notes: The Empire Condominium is a much sought after condominium in the heart of the Upper East Side. It has doormen, concierge, porters, resident manager, garage, fitness room, child's playroom, private gardens and sun deck, conference/party facilities with a caterer's kitchen, screening room.