For $8M, a proper Park Avenue penthouse with an artistic pedigree
Photo courtesy of Edward Menashy, Evan Joseph Studio
Among the many coveted residences of the Upper East Side, 535 Park Avenue was among the first Park Avenue cooperatives built by the original shareholders. Asking $7.950 million, the building’s highest home was designed to be the residence and studio of society portraitist Lydia Field Emmet. Enhanced by a spare-no-expense renovation, the two-bedroom home’s pre-war architecture and expansive terrace overlooking Park Avenue remain peerless in the 21st century.
Beneath ceilings of more than ten feet high, the home is sunlit from open exposures in every room. Pre-war details include pristine hardwood floors, crown molding, Venetian plaster walls, and custom built-ins. Modern comforts include multi-zone HVAC, Lutron lighting, motorized shades and window treatments, and a full security system.
Through an elegant gallery entrance, a lofty living room is anchored by a wood-burning fireplace. French doors fold open, revealing the planted terrace beyond. Just off the living room is a cozy library with its own fireplace.
Enjoy open views along Park Avenue and Central Park views from the professionally landscaped 1,400-square-foot terrace. This dramatic outdoor space has automated irrigation, lighting, and sound throughout.
A well-appointed kitchen with a large dining island occupies one side of the living space, enhanced by Calacatta marble countertops and backsplash. A more formal dining room has a barrel-vaulted ceiling and open city views.
The primary suite gets a sprawling en-suite bath and two dressing areas. The second (corner) bedroom has an en-suite bath and two custom closets.
Built in 1909, designed by architect Herbert Lucas, 535 Park Avenue offers residents full-time doorman service, a live-in superintendent, and porters. Private storage is available with each unit.
[Listing details: 535 Park Avenue, PH at CityRealty]
[At Brown Harris Stevens by Lisa Simonsen and Charles McDonald]
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