1150 Park Ave, 10-A

As published in Architectural Digest. Perched high above Park Avenue, this exquisite 2 bedroom, 2.5 bathroom home epitomizes glamorous design and function. Newly renovated to perfection with large-scale entertaining in mind, only the very best finishes and fixtures were chosen to create this one of a kind apartment.  A grand reveal, the Entry Foyer and Gallery features fluted plaster walls, Byzantine Pink Onyx door casings, and white oak chevron floors. There is an elegant Powder Room with a pink onyx sink as well as a large walk-in coat closet and a secondary closet - each with custom cerused oak built-ins and terrazzo floors. Overlooking Park Avenue, the Great Room is accented by strip oak wall paneling, ultra-tall white oak baseboard molding, and signature prewar beamed ceilings. Offering a generous footprint for a variety of seating vignettes. cozy up around the custom Arabescato marble and ceramic fireplace.  Located off the Great Room, the Dining Room features curved walls to mimic the room's bay window overlooking Park Avenue and is adorned with a custom gold leaf, hand-painted de Gournay mural.  Designed for the ultimate chef in mind, the windowed Kitchen is complemented by striking marble floors, quartzite countertops, and a center island. The highest grade appliances are hidden behind custom cabinetry, including a Sub Zero refrigerator, additional refrigerator & freezer drawers, induction cooktop, and an ice-maker. There is also a large pantry with washer/dryer. Custom oak shelving and millwork abound in the Library. Featuring a bay window overlooking Park Avenue and Brick Church with direct southern views of the Chrysler Building, this room also includes a luxuriously appointed full bathroom and a built-in windowed desk, for maximum versatility as a second bedroom.   The Primary Bedroom retreat is bathed in beautiful southern light and boasts upholstered sound-proof walls and a fabulous windowed walk-in closet/dressing room with custom cedar-lined built-ins. There is also an en-suite bathroom swathed in Smoke of London marble and includes a double sink vanity, a large shower with double shower heads, a separate water closet with a 'smart' bidet/toilet, a large linen closet, and heated floors.  The Secondary Bathroom is finished in Ondulare Rosso marble, mosaic tile floors and includes an oversized shower with bench seating, a 'smart' bidet/toilet, heated floors, and a custom tray ceiling. Occupying over 40 feet of frontage along Park Avenue, additional considerations include state-of-the-art audio/visual, Lutron lighting scene control, electric shades, and brand new through-the-wall HVAC. 1150 Park Avenue, built in 1939 and designed by George F. Pelham Jr., is home to just 89 apartments. Amenities include 24-hour white-glove staff, resident manager, gym, central laundry room, bike storage, and private storage. 50% financing is permitted. 2% flip tax paid by purchaser.