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895 Park Ave, PH-C

Upper East Side, Manhattan | East 78th Street & East 79th Street

12.5 Rooms6 Beds5.5 BathsCo-op

$17,500,000
Maintenance$20,786

Listing Features

  • Architectural Dtls
  • Corner Apartment
  • Dressing Area
  • Duplex
  • Entry Foyer
  • French Doors
  • Galley Kitchen
  • High Ceilings [10.6']
  • Library / Den
  • Penthouse/Top Flr
  • Pocket Doors
  • Private Elevator
  • Walk-in Closet
  • WBFP
  • Oversized Windows
  • Adjoining Pantry
  • Dishwasher
  • Eat-in Kitchen
  • Gourmet Kitchen
  • Windowed Kitchen
  • En Suite Bathroom
  • Powder Room

Outdoor space and views

  • Wrap Terrace
  • City Views
  • East Exposure
  • North Exposure
  • South Exposure
  • West Exposure

Building Amenities

  • Full Service
  • Alarm System
  • Attended Elevator
  • Fitness Facility
  • Storage

Policies

  • Pets Allowed

Property Description for 895 Park Ave, PH-C

Perfectly positioned atop the premier prewar co-operative, 895 Park Avenue, this palatial duplex penthouse epitomizes unparalleled luxury with impeccably proportioned spaces, perfect for sophisticated entertaining and everyday living. All of the entertaining rooms have French doors opening onto an expansive wrap terrace. The lush, landscaped terrace envelops three sides of the residence, providing the perfect space for alfresco entertaining amidst serene surroundings. Boasting breathtaking vistas of the iconic Manhattan skyline, there is an abundance of natural light that pours through every window of this spectacular home. There are six bedrooms, five full bathrooms, and a powder room.

A private elevator landing welcomes you to an expansive windowed entrance gallery off which is a windowed powder room and a large coat closet. The gallery is bathed in radiant sunlight and opens onto a meticulously landscaped wrap-around terrace. There is a magnificent corner south and east facing living room which exudes sophistication; it has a working fireplace, a 10'6" ceiling, four oversized windows, and French doors also leading to the terrace. Across the gallery is the grand formal dining room which sets the stage for lavish gatherings; this regal room has three exposures and French doors leading to the terrace.

A windowed butler's pantry connects the dining room to the kitchen, it is equipped with a Miele dishwasher, a Scotsman icemaker, a sink, and a large pantry closet. The windowed eat-in kitchen has custom cabinets, wood floors, marble countertops, a Subzero refrigerator, a Miele dishwasher, double Viking ovens, and a six-burner range with a custom Abbaka cooper hood. Adjacent is a large, windowed breakfast room with a built-in banquette.

Descending an elegant sweeping set of stairs are the tranquil private quarters. The luxurious primary suite beckons with a spacious bedroom and sitting room with a working fireplace, both bathed in sunlight and connected by pocket doors. Complementing the suite, a chic windowed dressing room, two bathrooms, and generous closets ensure ultimate comfort and convenience. There are four additional bedrooms, two with en-suite baths and two sharing a bathroom. Completing this level, is a corner library, a windowed laundry room with a sink and storage, along with five hallway closets. A back staircase connects to the kitchen, and both the passenger and service elevators service both floors of the duplex.

This pre-war cooperative was built in 1930, designed by Sloan and Robertson and houses only thirty-eight residences. Impeccable staffing includes full-time doorman and porters, and a live-in resident manager. Building amenities include a gym and squash court with a basketball hoop. The building allows 50% financing, there is a 3% flip tax, and it is pet-friendly.

Listing History for 895 Park Ave, PH-C

Now
11/05/2024
Back on the Market by Cathy Franklin
Corcoran
11/01/2024
Expired by Cathy Franklin
Corcoran

Building Details for 895 Park Ave

OwnershipCo-op
Building TypeMid-Rise
Service LevelFull Service
AgePre-War
AccessAttended Elevator
Year Built1930
Financing Allowed50%
Floors/Apts19/36
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Transit and Citi Bike

Subway

77 St
0.12 miles
86 St
0.38 miles
72 St
0.46 miles
86 St
0.48 miles

Citi Bike

E 81 St & Park Ave
0.12 miles
E 76 St & Park Ave
0.14 miles

Building Availability

APPSF
Median
Average
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$17,500,000
$17,500,000
Last 12 months
$1,856
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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.

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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.

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