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Occupying the entire third floor of 760 Park Avenue, this spectacular thirteen into eleven room prewar home is located in one of Manhattan's most prestigious white-glove co-operatives. The palatial residence has nearly 90-feet of frontage on Park Avenue, two wood burning fireplaces, soaring ceilings, oversized windows, and perfectly preserved prewar architectural details.

A private elevator landing opens onto a regal 26'8' long gallery providing an impressive introduction to the home. There is a beautiful enfilade of entertainment rooms all overlooking the treetops on Park Avenue. The grand living room is in the center and is 30' by 18'6 " and features the first wood burning fireplace. Adjacent to the north is the formal dining room and to the south is the library with a bar. There is a windowed kitchen as well as a windowed serving kitchen; the two can be combined to create an enormous eat-in kitchen with incredible storage. Adjacent to the kitchen, there is a double staff bedroom, a full bathroom, a windowed laundry room and mechanical room. A powder room and a walk-in coat room complete the public spaces.

As for the private quarters, there is a separate bedroom hallway. In the corner is an extraordinary primary suite that is a combination of two bedrooms. It faces south and east and has the second working fireplace, an en-suite windowed bathroom room and a dressing room. There are two additional bedrooms suites, each with a windowed en-suite bathroom and excellent closet space.

760 Park Avenue is a neo-Renaissance prewar co-operative which houses just thirteen residences. Designed by W. L. Rouse and L.A. Goldstone, the building was constructed in 1924 by Starrett Brothers & Eken, who were renowned builders responsible for the construction of many important landmarks, including the Empire State Building. This boutique building offers residents the highest level of service and privacy. There is a full-time doorman, live-in resident manager and gym. A storage bin transfers with the sale. The building allows no financing and there is a 3% flip tax. Listing courtesy of Corcoran Group ...
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