857 Fifth Ave, 16

Perfectly located on the 16th Floor of a premier Fifth Avenue co-operative, this exquisite sun-flooded eight into seven room residence offers an unparalleled vantage point overlooking Central Park and the iconic Manhattan skyline. The luxurious home is a sanctuary of sophistication, boasting picturesque views of both the lush greenery of the park and the captivating cityscape beyond. There are three bedrooms, three full bathrooms, a powder room, a wood burning fireplace, and central and through the wall air conditioning. There are two incredible landscaped terraces; the western one is off the living room and is 21'6" by 6'6" and the eastern one 26' by 6' which can be accessed from both the breakfast room and the primary bedroom.

As you step inside, you are greeted by an abundance of natural light that floods the home, creating an inviting and spacious ambiance. There is a private elevator landing that opens onto a magnificent entrance gallery off of which is an elegant power room and a large coat closet. In the corner is the grand living room that is a combination of two rooms and is now 36-feet long and has multiple seating areas, the wood burning fireplace, and a wet bar with a sink and refrigerator. There are floor-to-ceiling windows which provide an uninterrupted panorama of Central Park, inviting the beauty of nature to be a part of your everyday life. The first terrace is off this room and is floating over Central Park. Also off the gallery is the formal dining room which faces south and has side views of the park. There is a windowed kitchen also with side views of Central Park and a separate windowed breakfast room which opens onto the second terrace which provides for the perfect space for alfresco entertaining. In this wing of the home is the third bedroom with an en-suite bathroom as well as a laundry area.

Down a separate hallway are the private quarters. In the corner facing south and east is the primary bedroom suite which has open city views and two closets, one of which is a large dressing room. There is a sliding door that opens onto the eastern terrace offering an oasis of serenity. There is a large en-suite windowed primary bathroom with a shower and separate bathtub. The second bedroom suite faces east and has a closet and built-in bookshelves. The second bathroom is in the hallway and has a bathtub. Completing this spectacular home is a gym or home office and two large hallway closets.

The building does not allow financing and there is a 2% flip tax paid by the purchaser.

This superb co-operative houses just seventeen residences and has a full-time doorman, an attended elevator, and impeccable staff. Located on the Gold Coast of the Upper Eastside, the residence is just off Central Park and close to the city's many attractions, such as some of the greatest museums along with an impressive concentration of galleries, elegant shops and five-star restaurants.