$3,495,000

This elegant XXX-Mint gut renovated two-bedroom residence is on the 11th floor at at 40 5th Avenue, arguably the most distinguished building on Greenwich Village’s Gold Coast. With just 2 apartments per floor, privacy and exclusivity are preserved. 11B has 9’ beamed ceilings, a wood burning fireplace, stunning natural light with beautiful north, south and east views. Additional features include herringbone floors, custom lighting, 3 zone central HVAC system, abundant closet and storage space and a large storage room in the basement. 40 5th Ave has 24/7 white glove service that includes a doorman, elevator operator, porters and live in super. These are just a few features of this extraordinary home and building.
The formal entry foyer with Italian marble inlay floors gracefully separates the living room in one direction and the formal dining room and kitchen in the other. The gracious living room is bathed in beautiful natural light with the oversized north facing windows offering stunning open city views highlighted by the breathtaking First Presbyterian Church Spires and lower Fifth Ave…it is a chic sanctuary. The formal dining room is both stylish and graceful. It features a southern exposure, custom millwork and smartly concealed 7’ tall SubZero wine storage. It is the perfect place for grand scale entertaining or cozy & quiet family time and meals. Directly off of the dining room is the windowed Chef’s kitchen which is classically designed with quartzite polished countertops, a farm sink, custom cabinetry and SubZero, Miele and Viking appliances.
On the other side of the home is the bedroom wing. The primary suite has north and east exposures with brilliant light and open views, a walk-in closet and en-suite windowed bathroom featuring Greek marble, oversized shower and radiant heated floors. The second bedroom has oversized east facing windows with beautiful light and views, a windowed en-suite bath with Italian Marble and radiant heated floors. It also features a walk-in closet, custom built bookshelves and custom lighting
There is plumbing in place for a W/D to be installed in the kitchen closet as well as a large laundry room in the building’s basement.
40 Fifth Avenue is one of the finest pre-war cooperatives on lower Fifth Avenue’s Gold Coast. The stately 1929 Neo-Georgian building is situated within the Greenwich Village Historic District amongst tree-lined streets and townhomes. The co-operative prides itself on providing its residents with the highest level white glove service. Lastly, there is a beautiful common garden, the co-op permits pets and 50 percent financing