950 5TH Avenue #89

Situated in one of the Upper Eastside's most prestigious white glove co-operatives on Fifth Avenue designed by James E. R. Carpenter, this palatial and sun-drenched high floor prewar thirteen into twelve room duplex features some of the most spectacular formal entertainment space in New York with breathtaking views of Central Park and the southern city skyline. Grand and beautifully proportioned, this pristine home is in triple mint condition with an abundance of original prewar details, high ceilings and beautiful herringbone floors. All mechanical elements of the apartment have been fully modernized as well including central air conditioning, Lutron lighting and updated media and electrical wiring. The apartment has been featured in Architectural Digest. Off its own private elevator landing is the massive entrance gallery with marble flooring and limestone walls. There is a lovely powder room and polished mahogany paneled wet bar. The expansive corner living room faces west and south with oversized picture windows, panoramic views of Central Park and a wood burning fireplace. The wood paneled formal dining room faces south featuring the second wood burning fireplace and affords an elegant space for gatherings. The enormous windowed gourmet eat-in kitchen faces south and east and has been meticulously renovated with custom polished mahogany paneling and marble countertops. It is equipped with top-of-the-line appliances including two stainless Sub-Zero Integrated refrigerators, stainless Viking six burner range, Viking double oven, Panasonic microwave, two Asko dishwashers and two sinks. Adjacent to the kitchen is a sun filled gigantic breakfast room with custom built-ins, pantry, an oversized maid's room with a built-in bed, renovated maid's bathroom and a separate laundry room with side-by-side Maytag washer/dryer. A glamorous circular limestone staircase leads upstairs to the private quarters. The extraordinary corner primary bedroom suite faces west and south and features pictures windows, expansive views of Central Park and the third wood burning fireplace. Additionally there is a wood paneled dressing room with custom closets and the luxurious renovated master bathroom has Lefroy Brooks fixtures, two sinks, separate shower and bathtub. There are two additional bedrooms, two full renovated bathrooms, windowed gym and oak paneled oversized library (or fourth primary bedroom) with kitchenette. A windowed storage room on the first floor and a storage bin are included with the sale. This is a one of a kind apartment. This exquisite, limestone-clad prewar co-operative was built in 1926. There are fourteen floors and seven units. Steps from Central Park it is ideally located next to many cultural institutions, art galleries, restaurant and boutiques.