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Ideally situated at the corner of Park Avenue and 82nd Street, 950 Park Avenue is a distinguished palazzo-inspired cooperative designed in 1921 by renowned architect J. E. R. Carpenter. With leafy treetop vistas, this gracious residence offers grandly-scaled rooms, soaring high ceilings, and exquisite light streaming in through oversized picture windows running the length of the building’s Park Avenue façade.

With access from a private elevator landing, the sizable marble Entrance Gallery opens into a generously-proportioned light-filled corner Living Room with a wood-burning fireplace. Adjacent, the splendid Dining Room offers serene northern views over the landmarked townhouses of 82nd Street. The Entertaining Rooms also include a cozy Library and Guest Bath with pretty views of Park Avenue. A coat closet is conveniently accessible from the Gallery.
Beyond, a large and cheerful Kitchen is supported by a Butler’s Pantry with laundry, and by two Staff Rooms with a shared Bathroom. The double Staff Room, located just off the Kitchen, is currently a convenient Den/Playroom, and the single Staff Room is fitted with ample storage lining the circumference.

The private quarters include a Primary Bedroom with eastern and southern outlooks over Park Avenue, a wood-burning fireplace, and an ensuite windowed bathroom. There are three additional Bedrooms, two with ensuite bathrooms, one of which is conveniently shared with the Library. Two of the three Bedrooms have delightful vistas over Park Avenue. There is an ample number of closets throughout the private quarters.

950 Park Avenue is an elegant white-glove cooperative with impeccable staffing that includes full-time doormen and a resident manager. Amenities include a fully-fitted rooftop fitness center, a beautifully-landscaped rooftop garden terrace with views that stretch across Central Park, and dedicated storage. Situated in the heart of Upper East Side’s historic district, this wonderful apartment is convenient to Madison Avenue’s shops and restaurants, and is moments from Central Park and the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Pets are permitted. Photos are virtually staged. 40% Financing Permitted. 3% Flip Tax Payable by Purchaser. Listing courtesy of Sothebys International Realty ...
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