"This is a classy joint."
-Groucho Marx, in an elevator at 1040 Park Avenue
(In the company of the Astors and the Vanderbilts)
When 1040 Park Avenue was built in 1924, its doormen regularly welcomed Rockefellers, Hammersteins, Gershwins, F. Scott Fitzgerald, Henry & Clare Boothe Luce, Edna St. Vincent Millay, Charles Lindbergh,… Read More and many of more of the era's cultural and social notables. Drawn to the famous penthouse parties hosted by resident Mr. Conde Nast, the cafe society enjoyed this inspiring destination du jour. The handsome yet demure creation of Delano & Aldrich -- 1040 Park Avenue -- became an instant classic. Here's your opportunity to own a piece of history.
Sweetly situated in a fabled white glove building with stupendous service and in in-house gym, this pre-war prince is chock full of history and charm. With a living room boasting imported panels and boiserrie, a practical kitchen, a peaceful, pristine bedroom, and a freshly renovated, windowed bath with marble vanity and step-in shower, this elegant beauty is a winsome stand-out. With its high ceilings and tasteful period detail, this peaceful and private retreat offer a soulful and stylish grace that warms the heart.
Enjoying all the services of its full service address, this hidden treasure is the ideal pied à terre or primary residence. A surprising find in a most tranquil part of its pet friendly address, this home is a sweet find. Its staff is seasoned, the super is live-in, and there is a gym and a remarkably convenient location. With supreme convenience to every neighborhood cultural, dining, shopping, entertainment, educational and fitness destination, this 1040 Park home is a rare chance to own a sweet piece of history.
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Listing Courtesy of: Brian K Lewis, Compass, 212-913-9058.
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Property Type
Apartment
Beds
1
Full Baths
1
Year Built
1925
MLS Number
RLS20118446
Additional Details
Appliances & Equipment
Dishwasher, ElectricCooktop, Range, Refrigerator
Building
Built in 1925, Living area units: SquareFeet, 14 stories, Entry level: 4
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