Apartment 5D is a gracious and beautiful 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom home at the exceptional 605 Park Avenue.
Designed with a sophisticated blend of contemporary and classic style, the apartment has high ceilings, original hardwood floors, and an open flow that effortlessly moves from the foyer to a comfortable dining area and then to a very large, bright corner living room. Huge new, wall-to-wall picture windows face North and West, revealing a romantic view of the townhomes and treetops along 65th Street. The windowed galley kitchen is stocked with ample cabinet space, black granite countertops and barely used appliances. Master craftsman millwork flanks the dining space, with a floor-to-ceiling built-in that can be used as a bar, for art, books, etc. Everything is just right for uncompromising entertaining or everyday living.
The bedroom wing is off a hallway where the easily accessible custom bathroom is adorned by a marble basket-weave floor. The spacious bedroom boasts more fine cabinetry with hanging, drawers, and counter space, in addition to the room's massive closet. There are also many other tall and deep cavernous closets throughout the apartment allowing for precious storage or convertible usable space.
New lights and gold hardware accents throughout. But the piece de resistance, to top it all off, is the brand new, front-loading Bosch washer-dryer installed in the hall closet! New HVAC heat/AC units.
In all of Manhattan, East 65th and Park Avenue remains one of the loveliest and most elegant of locations. Designed in the early 1950s by Sylvan Bien (737 Park, The Carlyle, etc.), 605 Park Avenue lends beauty to the Upper East Side Historic District. Stand in front of this early-post war 24-hour full-service doorman co-op building and notice the stunning white marble base beneath its mid-century white brick exterior. Lovingly cared-for gardens and hydrangeas line the doorway and sidewalk and evote calm as one enters,. Then, an attentive, welcoming staff is there to guide you through a glamorous sunken lobby. This is a fabulously appointed, extremely well-run, white-glove building where a gym, private resident garden, bike storage, on-premises garage, and central laundry room are among the amenities. Residents enjoy a superb location with proximity to Central Park, world-class restaurants, Madison Avenue shopping, art, culture, education, and all transportation.
Small Pets, Washer-Dryer, Pied- -terre dwelling and 75% financing allowed. Co-purchase case by case.
Owner is a Broker with the exclusive firm.
Shown by appointment Monday-Saturday 9-5 pm
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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.