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895 Park Ave, 16/18-A
Upper East Side, Manhattan | East 78th Street & East 79th Street
14 Rooms4 Beds6 BathsCo-op
$15,500,000
Maintenance$13,414
Listing Features
- Combined Apartment
- Galley Kitchen
- High Ceilings
- Penthouse/Top Flr
- Triplex
- WBFP
- Eat-in Kitchen
Outdoor space and views
- Terrace
- Central Park
- City Views
- East Exposure
- North Exposure
- South Exposure
- West Exposure
Building Amenities
- Full Service
- Alarm System
- Attended Elevator
- Fitness Facility
- Storage
Policies
- Pets Allowed
Property Description for 895 Park Ave, 16/18-A
This Triplex Penthouse on Park Avenue in the 70's is a one of a kind, fabulous fourteen room apartment in one of New York s most distinguished pre-war co-operatives. With terraces on the 16th and 18th floors, the apartment has the rare luxury of outdoor space off both the entertaining and private bedroom floors. There are open city views north, south, east and west with a wonderful vista of Central Park and the West Side skyline from the terraces and west facing windows. The setting for some of the city s most glamorous parties, the public rooms in the apartment are generous and elegant and have a wonderful flow, making it ideal for large scale formal entertaining. Sunny and cheerful during the day, at night the twinkling city lights and romantic terraces make the apartment magical. With high ceilings and details such as hand-painted tiles lining the entrance gallery walls and an exquisite mantle and mirror surrounding the living room fireplace, the triplex has enormous charisma. In addition to being a wonderful setting for entertaining, the apartment also lends itself well to family life. The 18th floor, currently configured as three large bedrooms with a study off the master and a large media room, is easily reconfigured to its original four bedrooms and a sitting room. The eat-in kitchen is the perfect place for both serious cooking and family dining.There are two wood burning fireplaces in the library and living room - but there is also the possibility of opening two additional fireplaces. The apartment is cooled with a combination of central air conditioning and through-wall units and there is a small internal elevator. The building has an experienced and top level staff, as well as a gym and a squash court.
Building Details for 895 Park Ave
OwnershipCo-op
Building TypeMid-Rise
Service LevelFull Service
AgePre-War
AccessAttended Elevator
Year Built1930
Financing Allowed50%
Floors/Apts19/36
Transit and Citi Bike
Subway
77 St
0.12 miles
86 St
0.38 miles
72 St
0.46 miles
86 St
0.48 miles
Citi Bike
E 76 St & Park Ave
0.14 miles
E 77 St & 3 Ave
0.18 miles
Upper East Side | Manhattan
Quick Profile
Exuding a cosmopolitan, refined air that is reminiscent of Paris or other European cities, the Upper East Side (the UES, to local cognoscenti) has a reputation as being a bastion of wealth and privilege. Even though it was built by American “royalty” families like the Vanderbilts, Roosevelts, Kennedys, Carnegies and Rockefellers, whose elaborate mansions once anchored Fifth Avenue, there are affordable housing options throughout the neighborhood. The further east you move, away from Central Park and the more commercial avenues, the more likely you are to find quiet, tree-lined streets with historic townhouses and brownstones. Keep your eye out for reasonably priced apartments in pre-war low-rise and even a few high-rise buildings.
With abundant, beautifully landscaped green spaces, including the oasis of Central Park acting like a backyard, the area is quiet and lushly green. You can relax and unwind in John Jay Park, Carl Schurz Park or take a stroll along the East River Promenade. The whole neighborhood seems isolated from the workaday chaos of the city at large. Add to that the history of the neighborhood and the abundance of cultural institutions, and you have a uniquely welcoming neighborhood.
Known for its abundance of high-end retail shopping, especially on Madison Avenue, the Upper East Side is host to the Barneys New York flagship department store. Here you can find upscale goods, fashion and home decor items. You will also find the edgy runway-inspired Alexander McQueen collections. If you are dying to treat your feet to red-soled opulence, be sure to visit the Christian Louboutin boutique. These are only a small sampling of this high-end shopper’s paradise that features everything from designer boutiques that offer the ultimate in haute couture to resale shops where you can find last season’s best on sale at hefty discounts .
There are many unique dining experiences, from fine dining to the casual bite-on-the-go, awaiting you in the UES. Sushi is going through a renaissance in the city, and the best omakase-style sushi can be found at Sasabune on E 73rd Street. Omakase sushi means that you leave the choice of ingredients, preparation method and presentation to the chef. Elegant French cuisine can be experienced at JoJo, E 64th Street, housed in gorgeous townhouse. Just for fun, visit the Lexington Candy Shop on Lexington Avenue, to get a taste of an old-fashioned soda fountain.
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OLR ID: 461518
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