Updated 11 years ago
Off Market
1158 Fifth Ave, PH16/17B
Upper East Side, Manhattan | East 96th Street & East 97th Street
11 Rooms4 Beds4 BathsCo-op
$14,500,000
Maintenance$7,844
Listing Features
- Corner Apartment
- Duplex
- French Doors
- Galley Kitchen
- Library / Den
- Penthouse/Top Flr
- Solarium
- WBFP
- Adjoining Pantry
- Dishwasher
- Gourmet Kitchen
- S Steel Appliances
- Windowed Kitchen
Outdoor space and views
- Terrace
- Central Park
- GW Bridge
- North Exposure
- West Exposure
Building Amenities
- Full Service
- Attended Elevator
- Bike Storage
- Fitness Facility
- Laundry Room
- Renovated Lobby
- Storage
Policies
- Pets Allowed
Property Description for 1158 Fifth Ave, PH16/17B
Magical Fifth Avenue Terraced Duplex Penthouse
THE BUILDING
1158 Fifth Avenue, designed in the French Renaissance-style by C. Howard Crane and Kenneth Franzheim, was one of the first prestigious Fifth Avenue addresses to be built under the new zoning laws in the mid-1920s. This allowed the Building to enjoy seventeen floors and ninety feet of frontage along Fifth Avenue. Built as a cooperative in 1924, when the apartment house boom was in full swing, the building has one of the most impressive and elegant lobbies in New York.
THE PENTHOUSE
Rarely does such a Magical Duplex Penthouse, with a conservatory, solarium and terrace, come on the market, especially with such unmatched charm and grandeur.
Penthouse 16/17B graces the northwest corner of the building with commanding views of Central Park and the George Washington Bridge. More a lifestyle than just a home, this 11 room duplex, a vision of timeless English country elegance in a 21st century world, has been featured in many publications including the feature article Garden in the Sky by Robin Finn in The Sunday NY Times Real Estate Section (May 24, 2013), In the article, the owners, Richard and Pamela Scurry, were quoted that they fell in love with the apartment at first sight because It wasn't just an apartment, it was like a home on top of a building.*
One enters on the 16th floor into a grand entrance gallery that leads into a 30 ft. living room with wood burning fireplace where the length of the room overlooks Central Park from three large windows and the width of the room faces north with views of the George Washington Bridge. At the opposite end of the gallery is the 24 ft. dining room where one can easily host a sit-down dinner for twenty. A butler's pantry compliments the large double-windowed chef's gourmet kitchen with stainless steel appliances. The adjacent breakfast room allows for cozy dining. A bedroom/library with its own bathroom and a spectacular North view of the park, plus 4th bedroom and bath complete the 16th floor of this magnificent penthouse with the best yet to come.
Delicious surprises await as one ascends the grand staircase to the 17th floor. The master bedroom opens onto a 16 ft. high Glass Conservatory inspired by the Paris Crystal Palace, the Cooper Hewitt Museum and San Francisco conservatories. This airy structure allows the master bedroom and bathroom to become part of the same great room where one can marvel at the stars at night or panoramic views during the day. The Conservatory, a Solarium with wood-burning fireplace, and the second upstairs Bedroom all have French doors leading onto the terrace with 47 ft. fronting on Central Park and the Reservoir.
This English cottage garden in the sky with a large Mimosa tree has multi-level planting areas of ever blooming roses, rhododendrons, and hydrangeas in glorious pastel hues so the flowers can be enjoyed equally during the day, at dusk or when it is dark. With a soothing original water fountain and separate areas for dining and relaxing, it is no wonder the terrace is a source for inspiration and has been featured in multiple books, magazines and garden tours. So magical that there is nothing like it in Manhattan.
**To see the article on line, just search on NY Times website, 1158 Fifth Ave Garden in Sky.
THE BUILDING
1158 Fifth Avenue, designed in the French Renaissance-style by C. Howard Crane and Kenneth Franzheim, was one of the first prestigious Fifth Avenue addresses to be built under the new zoning laws in the mid-1920s. This allowed the Building to enjoy seventeen floors and ninety feet of frontage along Fifth Avenue. Built as a cooperative in 1924, when the apartment house boom was in full swing, the building has one of the most impressive and elegant lobbies in New York.
THE PENTHOUSE
Rarely does such a Magical Duplex Penthouse, with a conservatory, solarium and terrace, come on the market, especially with such unmatched charm and grandeur.
Penthouse 16/17B graces the northwest corner of the building with commanding views of Central Park and the George Washington Bridge. More a lifestyle than just a home, this 11 room duplex, a vision of timeless English country elegance in a 21st century world, has been featured in many publications including the feature article Garden in the Sky by Robin Finn in The Sunday NY Times Real Estate Section (May 24, 2013), In the article, the owners, Richard and Pamela Scurry, were quoted that they fell in love with the apartment at first sight because It wasn't just an apartment, it was like a home on top of a building.*
One enters on the 16th floor into a grand entrance gallery that leads into a 30 ft. living room with wood burning fireplace where the length of the room overlooks Central Park from three large windows and the width of the room faces north with views of the George Washington Bridge. At the opposite end of the gallery is the 24 ft. dining room where one can easily host a sit-down dinner for twenty. A butler's pantry compliments the large double-windowed chef's gourmet kitchen with stainless steel appliances. The adjacent breakfast room allows for cozy dining. A bedroom/library with its own bathroom and a spectacular North view of the park, plus 4th bedroom and bath complete the 16th floor of this magnificent penthouse with the best yet to come.
Delicious surprises await as one ascends the grand staircase to the 17th floor. The master bedroom opens onto a 16 ft. high Glass Conservatory inspired by the Paris Crystal Palace, the Cooper Hewitt Museum and San Francisco conservatories. This airy structure allows the master bedroom and bathroom to become part of the same great room where one can marvel at the stars at night or panoramic views during the day. The Conservatory, a Solarium with wood-burning fireplace, and the second upstairs Bedroom all have French doors leading onto the terrace with 47 ft. fronting on Central Park and the Reservoir.
This English cottage garden in the sky with a large Mimosa tree has multi-level planting areas of ever blooming roses, rhododendrons, and hydrangeas in glorious pastel hues so the flowers can be enjoyed equally during the day, at dusk or when it is dark. With a soothing original water fountain and separate areas for dining and relaxing, it is no wonder the terrace is a source for inspiration and has been featured in multiple books, magazines and garden tours. So magical that there is nothing like it in Manhattan.
**To see the article on line, just search on NY Times website, 1158 Fifth Ave Garden in Sky.
Listing History for 1158 Fifth Ave, PH16/17B
Now
12/10/2015
POM by Linda Stillwell
Brown Harris Stevens
09/11/2015
Exclusive Expired by Linda Stillwell
Brown Harris Stevens
Building Details for 1158 Fifth Ave
OwnershipCo-op
Building TypeMid-Rise
Service LevelFull Service
AgePre-War
AccessAttended Elevator
Year Built1924
Financing Allowed40%
Floors/Apts15/68
Transit and Citi Bike
Subway
96 St
0.3 miles
103 St
0.44 miles
Citi Bike
E 97 St & Madison Ave
0.1 miles
Madison Ave & E 99 St
0.17 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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