Recently stripped of its original furniture, wall to wall rugs, valances, swags, wallpaper and lacquered paint, a blank palette of enormous scale emerged. Walls were re-painted and repaired, hardwood floors were discovered and then sanded and stained. Now refurnished in a clean, warm and contemporary way, this property is essentially a "white-box " awaiting a personal touch!
Residence 3B, within a premiere white glove building in a coveted Upper East Side location, is the perfect residence for both elegant entertaining and everyday living. It is a rarity, given its sprawling size and desirable floorplan which provides privacy between public and private areas.
There is a beautifully renovated kitchen and 3-zone Central Air Conditioning system. There are only two Residences on the floor.
This corner apartment has lovely views facing North toward 80th St looking at blossoming trees and then West overlooking the beautifully landscaped mall on Park Avenue.
Upon entering the residence, an impressive 23' long Gallery, with hardwood herring-bone floors, is the perfect venue for display of Fine Art and furnishings. Centrally located within the apartment, it provides flow into the grand Living Room with wood-burning fireplace, formal Dining Room and elegant Library with Bar and Powder Room. The library could easily serve as the fifth bedroom with the Powder Room/Bar converted to a full bath.
A separate wing accessible from The Gallery, features four large bedrooms each with an en-suite bath and huge closets. Two of these rooms including the corner primary bedroom overlook Park Avenue.
The handsomely renovated Kitchen and Butlers' Pantry adjacent to the Dining Room, again, features St. Charles cabinetry with abundant storage, a Subzero refrigerator and Wolf range. It is open to a more casual Den/Dining area and includes a built-in desk.
A utility hallway accessible from the kitchen, leads to a generously sized Laundry Room outfitted with a full-size Washer and Dryer. The original floorplan included 3 maid rooms from which the casual living and laundry areas were created. It could be reconfigured to suit individual needs.
911 Park Avenue is a white-glove, full service, pre-war coop which was designed by Schwarz and Gross in 1932. It has a majestic, recently renovated lobby and an intimate ambiance with only 44 apartments and 14 floors within the building.
The outstanding staff consists of a Resident Manager, Doormen, Handymen and Porters. There is new, state-of the art Gym, Bike Room and central Laundry Room. A storage bin comes with the apartment.
Located at the heart of the Upper East Side, 911 Park Avenue is near to Central Park, The Metropolitan Museum of Art and Madison Avenue's spectacular shopping. It is convenient to many schools, restaurants, grocery and specialty stores. There is an abundance of public transportation as well as parking garages within the area.
A 2% flip tax exists which is paid by purchaser. Pied-a-terre's are permitted
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.