1045 5th Ave PENTHOUSE

Be the first to see this never-before-offered Fifth Avenue duplex Penthouse apartment with breathtaking views of Central Park from nearly every window. It is situated on the 15th and 16th floors, with a bonus room on the 17th floor. Each floor of this magnificent apartment boasts 40 feet of floor-to-ceiling windows with a terrace of glass directly overlooking Central Park. The view starts at the beginning of the Jacqueline Onassis Reservoir combining park and water views for an absolutely stunning vista. The mesmerizing views are only matched by the open and generous interior space featuring a living room and library that face the park on the first floor and a master bedroom and master sitting room that enjoy the same incomparable views on the second floor.

This elegantly laid out home has a gracious entrance with white marble floors that continue throughout the formal dining room and into the double height gallery. The gallery is showcased by the floating glass and brass staircase with north facing windows at the top of the stairs.

1045 Fifth Avenue (between 85th and 86th Streets on prestigious Museum Mile) was built in 1967 and designed by architect Horace Ginsbern. This small and very discrete building has a distinctive glass facade, establishing it as a mid-century gem. While originally built with 25 apartment units, it currently is home to only 12 residents, creating ultimate privacy. The longtime and loyal staff were each personally recruited and trained to provide unparalleled service. A gift to his wife from the builder, who retained the Penthouse, this marks the first time this trophy has been offered for sale. Use as a pied a terre permitted.