535 PARK Avenue #PH, New York City, NY 10065

The crown jewel of 535 Park Avenue, this penthouse offers a rare combination of a triple-mint renovation, prewar architectural pedigree, and true indoor/outdoor living, anchored by a glorious planted terrace overlooking Park Avenue.<br> <br> A gracious Gallery announces the home's grand scale and leads into the loft-like Living Room, centered on a wood-burning fireplace and framed by French doors that open to an expansive terrace. The fully landscaped 1,400 square foot terrace enjoys striking open views along Park&nbsp;Avenue, and glimpses of Central Park.<br> <br> Adjacent to the formal Living Room is a well-appointed Library with double exposures and a second fireplace. The sizable Dining Room is&nbsp;distinguished<br> by a barrel-vaulted ceiling and bright eastern exposures. The&nbsp;triple-mint chef's kitchen features top-of-the line appliances, custom&nbsp;cabinetry, and Calacatta marble countertops and backsplash. The Primary Suite&nbsp;enjoys a windowed en-suite bath, two dressing areas, and double exposures. The&nbsp;Secondary Bedroom also enjoys corner exposures, custom double-height&nbsp;closets and a windowed en-suite bath.<br> <br> The former residence and studio of acclaimed society&nbsp;portraitist Lydia Field Emmet, this penthouse enjoys ceiling heights in excess of ten feet, incredible light, and sweeping open exposures from each room.&nbsp;&nbsp;535 Park Avenue was among the first Park Avenue cooperatives&nbsp;constructed by the original shareholders, including Ms. Emmet for whom the&nbsp;penthouse was specifically designed.<br> <br> Classic details throughout include restored hardwood floors, crown molding, Venetian plaster, and custom cabinetry and built-ins. All systems have been fully modernized, including multi-zone HVAC,&nbsp; Lutron lighting, and motorized shades and window treatments,&nbsp;a full security system, and full exterior irrigation, lighting, and sound. Beautifully renovated and impeccable maintained, this turnkey residence offers timeless&nbsp;character in a premier Park Avenue setting.&nbsp;<br> <br> Designed by architect Herbert Lucas and erected in 1909, 535&nbsp;Park Avenue is a boutique, white-glove cooperative noted for its rusticated terra-cotta<br> base, red-brick facade, canopied entrance, and curved wrought-iron&nbsp;balconies. Residents enjoy full-time doormen, a live-in superintendent and&nbsp;several porters lending to an overall high staff-to-resident ratio. Private&nbsp;storage is provided for each unit. The board permits trust purchasing,&nbsp;pied-a-terres, and financing up to 40%.