This stunning 10-room corner duplex at 812 Park Avenue is the epitome of refined living. With every room overlooking either Park Avenue or the picturesque charm of 75th Street, natural light fills the home throughout the day.
The gracious entertaining spaces radiate off the gallery, including an exquisite corner living room with double exposures, 10.5' ceilings, wood-burning fireplace, and herringbone floors. The adjacent dining room, nearly square in proportion, provides the perfect setting for intimate gatherings or grand dinner parties. A richly appointed library, complete with a wet bar and powder room, offers a sophisticated retreat.
The expansive and beautifully updated eat-in kitchen has been recently updated, with peaceful views of the charming townhouses to the north and light streaming in through 3 oversized windows. The kitchen and adjacent butler's pantry are furnished with top-of-the-line appliances, custom cabinetry and marble countertops. There is plentiful storage and 2 dishwashers.
A grand, sweeping staircase, one of the hallmarks of this building, leads to the private quarters. There are 3 principal bedrooms, each with an en-suite bath and spacious closets. The corner primary suite features abundant natural light from its double exposures, a wood-burning fireplace, and a newly renovated blush marble bath with brass fixtures. 3 staff rooms, one of which is a large, windowed laundry room with a sink and an additional full bath complete this level.
The residence features through-wall AC in the living room and library, and new central air conditioning in all other rooms.
Built in 1927 by the legendary J.E.R. Carpenter, 812 Park Avenue is one of the Upper East Side's most prestigious white-glove cooperatives. Residents enjoy exceptional service, a beautifully landscaped garden courtyard, a state-of-the-art fitness center, and private storage. The cooperative allows 30% financing, welcomes pets, and permits summer work from May 15th through September 30th. A 2% flip tax is payable by the purchaser.
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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.