Description
Showings resume April 17th, 2024. In one of Carpenter’s most iconic Buildings, 1148 Fifth Avenue, resides 12C, a grand light-filled 9-Room residence characterized by 10-foot ceiling heights, a highly prized Classic layout, and generously proportioned rooms. Gracefully arranged around the central entrance foyer, measuring 20’x8’, are the Living Room, Dining Room, Library, and Kitchen, defining the elegant yet simple circulation pattern that distinguished renowned architect JER Carpenter among his peers. From a semi-private landing one enters the foyer and has an impressive view down the length of the gallery to the living room and its original, woodburning fireplace. To the right are views over 96th Street and the treetops of Central Park. To your left are the original french doors opening into the dining room which enjoys direct sunlight from the south. Throughout the main rooms the original hardwood floors, doors, and hardware have been lovingly preserved. Wonderful side views of Central Park are enjoyed from the living room, library and two bedrooms. The kitchen has been opened into the large butler’s pantry to create an exceptional, huge eat-in kitchen with generous storage. The two staff rooms share a full bathroom and have been preserved in the original format, perfect for 2 home offices. There is a washer/dryer(vented) and a large pantry closet that currently accommodates a large wine cellar. Extending from the east end of the foyer is the bedroom hallway with three large bedrooms and two bathrooms. The building has a precedent for allowing in the C-line, with board approval, the addition of a 4th bathroom plus a powder room. There are bountiful closets. The primary bedroom faces north with partial Central Park views and has three walk-in closets and an en-suite bathroom. The two secondary bedrooms currently share a bathroom. The apartment transfers with a large storage unit. There is bicycle storage, a new fitness center, and the building welcomes pets. 50% financing and Central AC permitted! There is a 2% flip tax. 1148 Fifth is a white-glove building located in the Carnegie Hill Historic District overlooking Central Park and the 95th Street playground. The building has a full-time doorman, ample staff, and a live-in resident manager. The shops and restaurants of Madison Avenue are nearby as is Mount Sinai Hospital. Many of the city’s finest schools are in the immediate vicinity.
