Updated 14 years ago
Off Market
8 Rooms3 Beds3 BathsCo-op
$3,850,000
Maintenance$3,450
Listing Features
- Entry Foyer
- Galley Kitchen
- High Ceilings
- Washer / Dryer
- WBFP
- Arched Windows
- Adjoining Pantry
- Windowed Kitchen
- Soaking Tub
- Steam Shower
Outdoor space and views
- South Exposure
- West Exposure
Building Amenities
- Full Service
- Bike Storage
- Courtyard
- Elevator
- Laundry Room
- Storage
Policies
- Pets Allowed
- Pieds A Terre Ok
Property Description for 1215 Fifth Ave, 3-B
Gracious and elegant eight rooms at the Brisbane House- a 1929 treasure located on Fifth Avenue's Museum Mile. Grand proportions and picture-perfect verdant vistas are the hallmark of this distinctive apartment. A dramatic entry foyer and large gallery welcome you to a perfectly proportioned living room positioned length-wise along Fifth Avenue with a remarkable six arched windows, a wood burning fireplace and room for multiple seating areas. Adjacent to the living room is a formal dining room over twenty-two feet long, also facing the Park which will accommodate many guests in comfort. Its northern wall is graced with an exquisite fine artist-painted landscape depicting the Harlem Meer at the turn of the 20th century. A true eat-in, newly renovated kitchen with a charming banquette, professional appliances, honed Calcutta marble workspaces and crisp painted custom cabinetry will ensure that all meal preparation, and casual dining will be a delight. Off the kitchen service corridor is a handsome study with full bath, and a staff room ideal as a pantry and service space with a vented washer/dryer.
The bedroom wing consists of three large bedrooms along a private hall and two full baths (formerly three.) The master suite contains a sparkling new bath of truly sybaritic pleasure. An indulgent soaking tub, separate steam shower and masterful craftsmanship and meticulous tilework create a soothing and restorative escape.
With high ceilings, solid plaster walls, architectural interest, and beautifully maintained French-polished original inlaid oak floors throughout, this handsome apartment embodies the best of classical pre-war New York architecture. 1215 Fifth Avenue, nestled among the finest museums in the world, was designed by the accomplished firm of Schultze and Weaver- noted architects of such Fifth Avenue landmarks as the Pierre, the Sherry Netherland and Park Avenues Waldorf Astoria. Brisbane House is named in honor of its eponymous builder Arthur Brisbane who was one the most widely read journalists of the 1930s within William Randolph Hearts empire, and the occupant of a remarkable penthouse covering the entire top three floors of the impressive structure. With its four story limestone base, cavernous lobby, discreet and professional staff, personal and bike storage and a fitness area 1215 Fifth Avenue is a wonderful building to call home.
The bedroom wing consists of three large bedrooms along a private hall and two full baths (formerly three.) The master suite contains a sparkling new bath of truly sybaritic pleasure. An indulgent soaking tub, separate steam shower and masterful craftsmanship and meticulous tilework create a soothing and restorative escape.
With high ceilings, solid plaster walls, architectural interest, and beautifully maintained French-polished original inlaid oak floors throughout, this handsome apartment embodies the best of classical pre-war New York architecture. 1215 Fifth Avenue, nestled among the finest museums in the world, was designed by the accomplished firm of Schultze and Weaver- noted architects of such Fifth Avenue landmarks as the Pierre, the Sherry Netherland and Park Avenues Waldorf Astoria. Brisbane House is named in honor of its eponymous builder Arthur Brisbane who was one the most widely read journalists of the 1930s within William Randolph Hearts empire, and the occupant of a remarkable penthouse covering the entire top three floors of the impressive structure. With its four story limestone base, cavernous lobby, discreet and professional staff, personal and bike storage and a fitness area 1215 Fifth Avenue is a wonderful building to call home.
Listing History for 1215 Fifth Ave, 3-B
Now
09/12/2011
$3,850,000 [-$100,000] [2.5%]
Price Drop by Mike Lubin
Brown Harris Stevens
09/12/2011
Back on the Market by Mike Lubin
Brown Harris Stevens
Building Details for 1215 Fifth Ave
OwnershipCo-op
Building TypeMid-Rise
Service LevelFull Service
AgePre-War
AccessElevator
Year Built1926
Financing Allowed70%
Floors/Apts15/62
Transit and Citi Bike
Subway
103 St
0.3 miles
96 St
0.44 miles
Citi Bike
5 Ave & E 103 St
0.03 miles
E 102 St & Park Ave
0.16 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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