Perched on the 12th floor of a white-glove prewar Park Avenue co-operative, this spectacular corner residence has undergone a complete renovation by world renowned luxury home builder, Joseph Farrell. This spectacular four bedroom, four and a half bathroom residence remains classic in layout while incorporating contemporary features such as central air, new windows, 8 -inch white oak floors, custom millwork, custom floor to ceiling steel doors with laminated glass, a Lutron lighting system, electric shades and an extensive audio/video system. The home has been uniquely crafted to provide a true sense of luxury including a Savant system that controls the audio/video, lighting, shades and thermostats.
Off a private elevator landing is a magnificent entrance gallery from which all of the grand entertaining rooms flow. There is an impressive 48-foot long corner living room and dining room which has eight oversized windows and is ideally proportioned for both everyday living and refined entertaining. The beautiful eat-in kitchen has been renovated with great detail and has Glassos and Zirconium countertops, mosaic stainless steel backsplashes, porcelain floors and custom cabinets. It is outfitted with top-of-line appliances including all Miele 36-inch refrigerator, 36-inch freezer, dishwasher, six-burner range, oven, steam oven, microwave/convection oven, built-in coffee system, and a Julien sink. Also off the gallery is an elegant powder room and a large coat closet.
As for the private wing, there is an extraordinary corner master bedroom suite with four large closets, one of which is a walk-in. The windowed en-suite master bathroom is finished in Crystal Cloud Quartzite and Crystal Ice Quartzite, has a double vanity, an oversized walk-in steam shower, a separate water closet and radiant heated floors. There are two additional large bedroom suites both with en-suite renovated windowed bathrooms. A fourth bedroom with custom built-in murphy bunkbeds, a staff bedroom, a renovated bathroom and a laundry area complete this sophisticated home.
There is a 3% flip tax paid by the purchaser and a storage bin transfers with the sale. Built in 1925, this 14-story co-operative was developed by Starrett Brokers and designed by F.H. Dewey & Company, it houses just 26 residences. There is a fitness center and bicycle room. Located in the heart of the Upper Eastside, the building is in close proximity to the city’s greatest museums and many attractions including Central Park along with an impressive concentration of galleries, elegant shops and five-star restaurants.
