863 Park Avenue #7-W

This rarely available, sun flooded, and large 3BR, 3BA, prewar Park Avenue residence is located in one of the oldest apartment houses in the city in the heart of the Upper East Side. From the semi-private landing, one enters the welcoming foyer which leads to the elegant gallery from which all the rooms radiate. The high (9'9') ceilings make an immediate impression. The living room with working fireplace is large and sunny offering wonderful views of the Park Avenue Esplanade and even a glimmer of Central Park. The adjacent south-facing Full Dining Room is wonderfully square and the superb flow allows for gracious entertaining. The renovated white windowed kitchen has ample counter and storage space and features stainless steel appliances including a wine fridge. Both the primary bedroom and second bedroom are large and face Park Avenue. The third bedroom or home office has great northeastern light and an ensuite bathroom. The primary bedroom also has an ensuite bathroom and there is a hall bath that serves the second bedroom as well as guests. Handsome original moldings and hardwood floors throughout. Built in 1908, 863 Park Avenue, designed by Pollard & Steinam, was the first residential building on Park Avenue erected above 57th Street. The rare glass fronted elevator and intimate character of the building with just 25 apartments and two apartments per floor creates an unmistakable European/Old World ambiance. The builing is ideally located and is in easy distance of major transportation as well as The Carlyle, The Mark, San Ambroeus as well as the neighborhood's best shopping, restaurant, galleries, museums and schools, as well as Central Park. The building is pet friendly, permits washer/dryers in the apartment, and allows pied a terres. There is laundry room and bicycle room. The building is known for the quality and helpfulness of its staff including its wonderful resident manager. A private storage bin transfers with the apartment. 3% flip tax to be paid by the purchaser. Up to 50% financing permitted. An exceptional opportunity.