Perched high above Park Avenue, this magnificent 5,500-square-foot full-floor residence with balcony offers a home of grand proportions, architectural details, and views of Park Avenue in a premier white-glove co-op.
A private landing leads to a gracious gallery, setting the stage for the expansive, regal living room. Spanning over 33 feet long and nearly 25 feet wide, this dramatic space features 11-foot ceilings, a marble fireplace, herringbone floors, ornate moldings, and floor-to-ceiling French doors that open onto a wide Juliet balcony with stunning Park Avenue views.
Through French doors, the corner library enjoys Southern and Western exposures with views of Park Avenue, bathing the space in natural light. This retreat includes a fireplace, a powder room, and a wet bar with an additional refrigerator, making it ideal for intimate gatherings or a private home office.
The corner formal dining room offers North and West exposures with Park Avenue views, an elegant fireplace, and antique mirrors. A spacious butler's pantry with an additional sink and dishwasher connects the dining room to the eat-in kitchen which could be a chef's dream. Appliances include a Thermador refrigerator, Wolf double oven with six burners and a griddle, and a Sub-Zero wine cooler.
The primary suite features expansive East and South exposures, a spacious walk-in closet, and an en-suite bath with ample space to add a double vanity. Two additional south-facing bedrooms each offer generous walk-in closets and each has its own en-suite baths.
Completing the private wing is a fourth bedroom and a home office and maids room which can be combined to make a spacious bedroom with an en suite. There is also a laundry room with a vented washer/dryer, sink, and storage which enhances the home's functionality.
Additional highlights include central air conditioning and high ceilings. A staff room on the 15th floor is available for purchase at $300,000.
Built in 1922, 485 Park Avenue is a prestigious, full-service co-op offering white-glove service. This is a rare opportunity to own a full-floor home of remarkable scale and refinement in one of Manhattan's most coveted addresses. This white-glove building is pet friendly, has no summer work rules, and allows 50% financing.
Note there is an ongoing assessment of $ 2,413 per month.
Quick Profile
Midtown West and Midtown East have a lot in common. They’re bustling, iconic, and full of people. But just like siblings, their personalities can be vastly different. Midtown East is a bit more sophisticated and doesn’t quite have the vivacity and unruliness that its westerly counterpart exudes.
Midtown East is bordered by 42nd to the south, 59th Street to the north, 5th Avenue to the west, and 3rd Avenue to the east.
The neighborhood is famous for its high-end stores, tourist attractions, posh hotels (budget ones too), and iconic architecture. Midtown East is also one of the largest financial and business hubs in Manhattan. During normal business hours the sidewalks are full of commuters and people moving from point A to point B. In the early evening, when the masses have left for the day, things suddenly get a little quieter and the sidewalks have a lot less foot traffic.
Although largely a commercial neighborhood, residential areas of Midtown East do exist on the eastern section of the neighborhood.
Grand Central Station is located in Midtown East and like Midtown West, it’s an extremely commutable neighborhood. The 4, 5, 6, 7 and S trains whisk people in and out of the neighborhood 24 hours a day. Grand Central Station also serves as a hub for New York State and Connecticut commuter rails. These trains can take you anywhere along the Hudson River or up into Connecticut. It’s perfect for day tripping.