Property Description for 55 Park Ave, 15-E
Exceptional light and spectacular views greet you when entering this top-floor triple-exposure home with original pre-war details and character. There are herringbone hardwood floors throughout, a wood burning fireplace and 10 foot beamed ceilings. This gracious, quiet, sun-filled home has open, expansive views of Murray Hill's charming townhouses facing East while North and South include the magnificent Empire State and Chrysler Buildings. Oversized windows that dazzle on sunny days and are dramatic at night. The windowed kitchen features a new Bertazzoni wall oven and leads to a separate windowed dining room. The renovated, windowed bathroom with linen closet is very tastefully done. The master bedroom with walk-in closet is currently used as a writer studio. A large floor-to-ceiling storage cage comes with the apartment.
This highly regarded Park Avenue pre-war was built in 1922 and designed by Fred F. French. Building features an elevator operator and delivery of your mail, packages, dry cleaning, etc. right to your front door by building staff. Building services of a more elegant age. Pied-a-terres and pets allowed on a case-by-case basis. Conveniently located just steps to Grand Central & many major subway lines.