$5,500,000

MIDCENTURY DREAM PERCHED ABOVE CENTRAL PARK. This stunning circa 1963 two bedroom, two-and-a-half bath duplex penthouse offers unparalleled and gracious indoor/outdoor living, with a large wraparound terrace directly facing Central Park. Dramatic, chic, and perfect for entertaining, there is nothing quite like this on Central Park South, on or off market.

Just off Fifth Avenue, next to the Plaza Hotel, and spanning the building's 22nd and 23rd floors, this 1,813 square foot jewel of a home features 823 square feet of uncovered outdoor space with glorious direct views of Central Park, along with central air conditioning and hardwood and marble floors throughout.

An elevator opens directly into the penthouse's gracious foyer, which leads into a sprawling great room with 9'6" ceilings, gorgeous marble floors, and unmatched views of Central Park through oversized windows. Beyond the great room lies a spacious, functional eat-in kitchen with a hooded gas range, stainless steel refrigerator, dishwasher, service entrance to the apartment, and an intimate, sunny dining alcove with a glass ceiling and park and city views. Adjacent to the dining alcove lies a large sunroom with direct southern light, which can serve as a lounge, guest space, or separate dining room. On the other side of the penthouse, this level of the home features a spacious south-facing bedroom suite with direct access to a discreet, south-facing, 171 square foot area of the penthouse's wraparound terrace. This suite also features an ensuite marble bath with a stall shower. A powder room, located off the foyer, completes this level of the penthouse.

Proceeding towards the upper level, a two-story, glass-enclosed circular staircase facing Central Park is a unique and breathtaking feature of the penthouse. Beautifully designed, it floods the apartment with natural light. Heading up the curved staircase, one arrives on a sunny landing with expansive park views, with a walk-in closet on each side. Custom curved doors open to the primary suite, allowing for symmetry facing the staircase and the park beyond. The primary suite also features sunny southern exposures, and an ensuite bath with a soaking tub.

Designed by Philip Birnbaum & Associates and built in 1963, 24 Central Park South is a top white glove, full-service boutique cooperative with just 37 units and a 24-hour doorman and concierge. The building's lobby was recently renovated, and shareholders enjoy a state-of-the-art fitness center with 24 hour access, along with a laundry room. Various concierge services are offered, including laundry pickup and delivery, package and mail delivery, and handyman services. Washer/dryer installations are permitted.

24 Central Park South offers the convenience of living just off Fifth Avenue with the greatest shopping New York City has to offer, along with easy access to Central Park and various transportation options. Cultural attractions abound, as MoMa, Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center, the Theater District, and many of the city's finest restaurants are all close by. The building is pied-a-terre friendly, and trust purchases and 50% financing are permitted. Pets are considered on a case-by-case basis with board approval. Subletting is permitted in one year increments, and can be renewed for up to four years out of ten after two years of occupancy. Please contact us for a private tour of this exceptional home.