Imagine your mornings beginning with coffee in your beautifully appointed kitchen, featuring a striking blue agate quartz backsplash with LED accent lighting, custom floor-to-ceiling white cabinetry for abundant storage, Caesarstone countertops, Bosch stainless steel appliances, a five-burner gas range, and a Kraus deep sink. The apartment flows effortlessly from one space to the next, making entertaining and quiet nights at home equally easy to enjoy. The expansive living space invites you to gather, settle in with a book, or simply enjoy the light and extraordinary ceiling height. White oak hardwood floors, recessed lighting, and bespoke finishes bring warmth to the home's dramatic proportions. Large soundproof windows offer a quiet retreat from the city, with custom electric shades ready when it's time to wind down.
At the end of the day, your generously sized primary suite offers a peaceful place to recharge. A spacious walk-in closet provides ample wardrobe storage, while the spa-inspired en-suite bathroom features high-end modern finishes, designer tilework, and a soaking tub/shower combination. A washer/dryer within the bathroom adds everyday convenience. The second bedroom, complete with deep custom built-ins, offers a welcoming space for overnight guests or a dedicated workspace. The beautifully renovated second bathroom features a large walk-in shower and an oversized vanity.
Glance up the glass-enclosed staircase and find an approximately 400-square-foot bonus space giving you even more room to make this home your own. Imagine a private home office, a cozy media room, or a creative retreat, with substantial hidden storage to keep everything organized. (This upper-level space is not included in the stated square footage.)
The home's distinctive proportions are part of Park Avenue Court's architectural story. Originally built as a Gimbels department store in 1972 and converted into residences in 1989 by world-renowned architecture firm Skidmore, Owings & Merrill, this grand 17-story building houses 219 loft-like homes with layouts ranging from studios to seven-bedroom residences.
Life here at Park Avenue Court extends well beyond your apartment. A full-time doorman and concierge welcome you home as you enter on the street level. There is a formal lobby located on the 2nd level of the building with an outdoor courtyard. You will also enjoy a private health club with an indoor swimming pool, fully equipped gym, and yoga room. Additional amenities include: children's playroom, bicycle room, basement storage and garage (pending availability). The Central Park Reservoir, the Guggenheim and The Met are only 2 1/2 blocks away. Whole Foods is 1 block east.
Let Carnegie Hill become part of your everyday routine-from walks along tree-lined streets to afternoons exploring neighborhood cultural institutions-with a spacious, light-filled home waiting when you return. Location, Location, Location!
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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.
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.