1185 Park Ave, 2-B

Stately, historic Old-World design and architecture meets modern luxury in this thoughtfully re-imagined Classic 6 residence. Long before shiny glass towers characterizing Manhattan’s current luxury market existed, Carnegie Hill defined, for many generations, all the virtues of uptown living. 1185 Park Avenue is the epitome of the Apartment House and is the seminal residential masterpiece from renowned architects Schwartz & Gross. Master craftsmanship blends with proportional grace as the design incorporates the grandeur of a limestone and brick Gothic facade and a timeless arched entrance, which opens up into a landscaped interior courtyard and circular private driveway. One of the few remaining entrances of its kind left in the city, and the only one on Park Avenue, it is a lasting testament and example of the pinnacle of the Guilded Age and the majesty of Pre-War Apartment House living. As you exit the elevator and enter a gracious landing, private to the two residences on the western wing of the building, you quickly get the feeling that you have the opportunity to add your own page to Manhattan’s rich history. Upon entering the residence, your eyes are drawn to the decorative and perfectly-proportioned wooden window, which overlooks the gothic stone columns of the building’s triple arched entry. The backdrop to your gracious entry foyer is a formal dining space that naturally flows almost loft-like into the oversized, 28 foot wide living space, which is flooded with western light and overlooks bucolic Park Avenue. While spacious and well proportioned, it also could be subdivided and lend itself to a conversion into a third bedroom(legal 3 bed), if needed. Everywhere you turn, you find refinished and mint condition pre-war details, including a marble mantled fireplace, french doors, crown moldings and herringbone oak hardwood floors. A windowed swinging door opens to the beautifully renovated eat-in kitchen, which overlooks the building’s iconic courtyard. No detail is overlooked in the windowed kitchen, which includes abundant white shaker cabinetry, stately stone counters, and high end, oversized appliances from a Thermador refrigerator and range, to a Viking microwave and second oven, to a full-height Thermador wine fridge, and a Miele metal vented hood. The chef’s kitchen is complimented by a separate breakfast area with custom, built-out pantry, desk, and closet with a Frigidaire washer/dryer. With a multiple zoned Central AC system, wired surround sound and completely updated electrical and lighting, this space is equipped with every modern convenience, but still exudes the Pre-war charm of a proper home. A long, textured wallpapered hallway leads to the bedroom wing, where two secluded, yet spacious, bedrooms--each with oversized windows, abundant customized closets, and gorgeously renovated en-suite marble baths--welcome you. The master is separated far from the living area for ultimate privacy, and offers enough room for a sitting area and vanity. The second bedroom features two walk in custom closets and a newly renovated marble bath with double vanity. Building amenities include a 24-hour full service staff including a doorman, concierge, state of the art fitness center, children’s playroom, rooftop deck, and bike room. Generously-sized private storage for each unit is in the basement as well. Arguably the most desirable Upper East Side address, 1185 Park Ave represents a classic Co-operative and a timeless vision of city living. Shown by appointment only.