Beautifully perched on Fifth Avenue with direct open views of Central Park and the Reservoir from six of the thirteen rooms, this elegant corner five-bedroom duplex home is unique on Fifth Avenue. Twelve over-sized picture windows along Fifth Avenue afford the double living room and each of the five bedrooms… Read More with captivating direct Central Park views - a rare distinction on Fifth Avenue and currently the only apartment available with six rooms facing the Park. This impressive classic prewar residence offers an abundance of generously proportioned rooms spread over two floors in one of Fifth Avenue's most elegant cooperatives. A semi-private elevator landing opens to a very gracious gallery from which all rooms on the main level are approached. An expansive 26 X 25 double living room is punctuated with a wood burning fireplace and an eye-catching sweep of views across the Park through three large picture windows. The formal dining room flows seamlessly beyond the living room and easily accommodates dining and entertaining on a large scale. The windowed eat-in kitchen includes an adjacent pantry and staff bedroom with a full bathroom. The main level is complete with a separate corridor off the entry gallery which leads to two-bedroom suites - each with its own bath. A handsome staircase off the entry connects the main level with the gracious upper floor bedroom landing. The vast primary bedroom suite with wood-burning fireplace and direct Central Park views includes an enviably proportioned windowed bath with separate dressing room and closets. There are two additional bedrooms facing the park with baths en-suite. A delightful library/media room on the upper level bedroom floor offers a cozy contrast to the more public rooms below. A particularly spacious laundry room and workspace completes the upper floor and includes a home office, additional staff room and full bath. The sale includes two storage rooms accessed within the building. 1158 Fifth Avenue is a landmarked prewar cooperative building Designed by C. Howard Krane and Kenneth Franzheim in the French Renaissance-style and completed in 1924. The building sits atop a 3-story limestone base and is clad in tan brick with wrought iron and limestone detailing. Residents enjoy an abundant and courteous staff including fulltime doorman, concierge and resident manager offering impeccable service and security. Amenities include a fitness center, private storage, bicycle storage and central laundry. Located in prime Carnegie Hill on Central Park, 1158 Fifth is minutes to the world's top museums, luxury shopping, superb restaurants and Manhattan's preeminent schools. Financing is allowed up to 40% and pets are permitted. Read Less
Listing Courtesy of: Chris Kann, Corcoran Group
Listing Snapshot
Days Online
225
Last Updated
Property Type
Duplex
Beds
5
Full Baths
7
Year Built
1924
MLS Number
RLS11030119
30 Days Snapshot Of 10029
$1.16M
-33%
(avg) sold price
3
-25%
homes sold
99
+8%
(avg) days on market
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Building
Entry Level: 10, Features: Elevators, Living Area Units: SquareFeet, Name: 1158 Fifth Avenue, Rooms Total: 13, Structure Type: HighRise
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