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Presenting a one-of-a-kind offering in one of NYC’s most prestigious and coveted cooperatives. Featured in Architectural Digest, and architecturally designed by AD100, 2023 Hall of Fame-winning architects SheltonMindel & Associates, apartment #10 at 2 East 88th Street in Carnegie Hill is a notably rare opportunity for the discerning buyer. This exquisite, full-floor residence stands apart from others in its premier Upper East Side locale with its meticulous modern-minimalist interiors and exceptional ceiling height. The expansive home boasting almost 50’ of Fifth Avenue frontage is idyllically located steps from Central Park, and flooded with light from 25 oversized windows on West, North, and East exposures. Gorgeous open views of the park, Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis Reservoir, and Guggenheim Museum are a wonderful backdrop in all rooms.

Enter via a private elevator landing into a striking glass vestibule. Beyond, a formal 28’x7’ gallery welcomes you, effortlessly flowing into the rest of the exquisite oasis. Wrapped in glossy lacquer, the ambience is enhanced by airy 11’ beamed ceilings, chic white resin & black wenge wood floors, sprawling art gallery walls, recessed ceiling & floor lighting, and 2 wood-burning fireplaces.



Entertain guests in your fabulous sun-drenched Central Park wing that extends the entire length of the building façade and overlooks the picturesque park. Host in style in the palatial northwest corner living room with a walnut-encased steel fireplace, fireside library/media room divided by walnut paneled blocks, and gracious dining room with a wet bar and sand-blasted glass walls. Set behind a 16’ glass wall is the sleek, eat-in windowed kitchen, featuring Bulthaup cabinetry, a stainless steel center island, and top-grade appliances by Viking, Sub-Zero & Miele. Nearby you’ll find a convenient powder room with park vistas, abundant concealed closets, and a pantry area with laundry.

The primary bedroom, sitting on the eastern side of the home, is accessed by a private hall lined with 10 custom-outfitted walnut closets. The 5-fixture en-suite bath pampers with custom Dornbracht finishes, radiant heated floors, a double sink vanity, steam rainfall shower with dual heads, and deep soaking tub. Three additional bedrooms, one with a Murphy bed, all come with their own en-suite bathrooms. Plus you’ll enjoy a custom audio-visual system with speakers in every room, central AC and heat, a security alarm system, and two storage units that transfer with the apartment.



Majestic 2 East 88th Street, brought to life by architects Pennington & Lewis and renowned builder Bing & Bing, is a well-established prewar co-op with 14 stories and just 13 apartments. The extraordinary address on Fifth Avenue is directly across from the Guggenheim Museum, a stone’s throw from Central Park, close to acclaimed museums, restaurants, schools and other attractions. Listing courtesy of Compass ...
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