1220 Park Avenue Upper East Side Apartment For Sale

Located in one of Rosario Candela's most desirable apartment buildings in a prime Carnegie Hill location, this gracious, 4,000 square foot, south facing duplex has a classic layout, gets excellent light and retains many original details. One enters the apartment through a semi-private elevator vestibule leading into a beautifully proportioned and inviting foyer with sweeping staircase contained within a curved alcove. There is a powder room off the foyer. To the south, are the impressive living room with wood burning fireplace and two windows facing the top of the remains of the old Squadron A Carnegie Hill Armory, and a large but cosy library. The spacious dining room faces north, while the fabulous, renovated eat-in kitchen and pantry face east and have top of the line appliances and replaced cabinets. There is a secondary staircase leading from the kitchen to the upper floor of the apartment The four bedrooms upstairs each have en suite bathrooms and are accessed from the wide and attractive main staircase landing. The primary bedroom is particularly large with two walk-in closets, built-in bookshelves and a reading alcove. There is also a small office and laundry on this floor. The apartment has a combination of thru-wall and window air conditioning units. The property has been well maintained. Built in 1930, 1220 Park Avenue is a beautifully run, full-service, white glove building with live-in super, a fully equipped gym, and basement storage. Pets ere permitted with board approval but pied a terres are not allowed.