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Designed and built in 1927 by the acclaimed architect James E.R. Carpenter, 812 Park Avenue is one of the most prestigious and sought-after white-glove cooperative buildings that offers its residents classic pre-war character blended with an opulent Park Avenue lifestyle.
This duplex home has been beautifully & thoughtfully renovated and lovingly maintained. Opulent, yet timelessly elegant, this seven room apartment was designed for gracious entertaining on its entry level, with private living quarters above. Over-sized windows throughout and three exposures provide the apartment with wonderful natural light.
A foyer opens into an expansive gallery with a spectacular circular staircase at its center and leads to grand entertaining rooms boasting 10 foot ceiling heights. Off the gallery you will find a beautifully appointed library with built-in bookcases and an adjacent powder room, and an impressive corner living room complete with a wood-burning fireplace and serene open views. From here, majestic double doors open into the formal dining room. The oversized, chef's eat-in kitchen with washer/dryer completes the lower level of this magnificent residence.
Upstairs, a generous landing leads to the sleeping quarters. The sprawling, corner master suite is flooded with light and includes a beautifully appointed, windowed on-suite bathroom with a deep soaking Jacuzzi tub, dual vanity and glass door rain shower. On this floor are two additional bedrooms that share a Jack and Jill bathroom.
812 is one of the most prestigious cooperatives on Park Avenue. The building, consisting of 41 residences, predominantly duplexes, has a palatial lobby with coffered, 15 foot ceilings that leads to a windowed gallery overlooking a meticulously landscaped garden. Each apartment comes with its own large storage unit. 812 is a full-service, white glove building with 17 full-time staff members including 24-hour door attendants and a second-generation resident manager. There is a state-of-the art gym off of the lobby.
Pets are welcome. Financing is not permitted.
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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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