1170 Fifth Avenue, #8B

Manhattan, NY 10029

This is an opportunity to acquire and update this classic 9 with remarkable views of Central Park and the Reservoir. From your semi-private elevator landing, enter a remarkable 26' gallery. This apartment layout is a perfect example of the genius of architect J.E.R. Carpenter and his coveted prewar apartment floorplans. The grand living room enjoys a wood burning fireplace and the wall-to-wall greenery of Central Park, through oversize windows. The adjacent library, which easily serves as a fourth bedroom, offers additional light and views to the South and access to a full bath. The gallery serves as the hub of this gracious home, with access to its three additional bedrooms, kitchen, and the formal dining room at its other end. The eat-in-kitchen provides ample options for one to customize, with incredible storage and an enormous walk-in pantry. One maid's room remains from the original layout, the other used to enlarge the kitchen as a breakfast room. The three bedrooms have bright southern exposure. The primary bedroom has a windowed bath and a wall of closets. The two additional bedrooms feature en-suite windowed baths and large closets as well. Throughout this bright apartment, enjoy high ceilings, original oak floors and prewar detail. An large storage unit conveys with the sale.1170 Fifth Ave is a pet-friendly, 15-floor, 61-unit cooperative situated in Carnegie Hill, directly across from Central Park on Museum Mile, between 98th and 99th streets. Amenities include a full-time doorman, live-in resident manager, excellent building staff, a building gym, bicycle room, and storage room. Nearby access to excellent schools, Mt. Sinai Medical Center and shopping along Madison Avenue. Convenient to crosstown transportation as well. The building allows up to 50% financing and has a 2% transfer fee.