475 Park Avenue #12A

Rare opportunity to own a grand, high-floor, front-facing Classic Six (approx 2,250 sq. ft.), corner prewar apartment in a coveted white glove cooperative with stunning views along Park Avenue. This exceptional three-bedroom, three-bathroom, light-filled co-op is in move-in condition. A gracious gallery leads to an exceptionally large and elegant living room with handsome moldings and custom built-ins complete with a stunning decorative fireplace and a discreetly concealed bar. The living room enjoys sensational views of Park Avenue and the adjacent formal dining room allows one to entertain small or large groups in style. The spectacular primary bedroom suite features an enormous bedroom boasting two exposures with fabulous views of Park Avenue, the MetLife Building, and 57th Street, it has abundant closet space and an ensuite bath with tub and shower. The second bedroom is also very large and has its own bathroom which can also function as a guest bathroom. The renovated white kitchen has black countertops and top-of-the-line appliances. Finally, a sizable staff room with an ensuite bathroom can easily serve as a third bedroom, den, or home office. Apartment 12A works beautifully as a full-time residence or pied-a-terre, or for someone wishing to scale down from a larger residence without sacrificing the elegance and scale of the grandeur of a large prewar apartment. The building is ideally located in close proximity to many of the city's best shopping and restaurants, cultural institutions, Central Park, and many of the city's finest private clubs. Built in 1908, 475 Park is one of the oldest apartment houses in Manhattan. Originally constructed with duplex apartments, it was reimagined in 1959 with simplex units. Only the even floors have 9'.5" foot ceilings. The building is managed by a wonderful staff which includes a 24-hour doorman, a live-in resident manager, a porter, handyman and elevator man. - Up to 50% financing - Pieds-a-terre are considered - Washer/dryers permitted with board approval - Storage unit conveys with the apartment - Pets are allowed on a case-by-case basis - There is a 2% flip tax paid by purchaser NOTE: The current assessment has been paid in full by the seller allowing the new owner to reap all the benefits of the building's planned improvements at no additional charge. Showings permitted from 9am-4pm from Monday-Friday. This special residence is a must see!