650 Park Avenue #19A

Five and one-half lovely, large scale rooms flanked by two terraces high above the bustle of New York -- providing stunning open panoramic views north, west & south and offering the utmost in privacy & tranquility! This grand penthouse apartment includes a large center entry foyer with powder room, oversized living room, formal dining room (convertible to 3rd bedroom!), master bedroom with oversize ensuite bathroom and second bedroom / library with ensuite bathroom. A beautifully appointed kitchen includes a breakfast nook/office area in the pantry. The two large private terraces wonderfully enhance the interior living space and can be accessed from all major rooms. Renovated to a superb level of finish with exquisite detail, custom fixtures and finishes, top-of-the-line appliances, this stylish apartment provides the most practical use of space, lovely room proportions, an abundance of closet space and a gracious flow between rooms -- perfect for gracious living and sophisticated entertaining. The warm glow of constant sun & light from 3 exposures reaches into every corner of the apartment. The apartment has a washer/dryer and includes a large storage room. Building amenities include a 'state of the art' health club and garage (lobby access) for shareholders (present garage space for PH 19A will convey with apartment at purchaser's option). The building is a full service, 'white glove' building (attended elevator) perfectly situated at the 'epicenter' of perhaps Manhattan's loveliest residential neighborhood amid leafy side streets and surrounded by Manhattan's most notable historic low rise mansion buildings. Close to Central Park and proximate to many of New York's most fashionable and desirable shops and restaurants, convenient to public transportation to all points in Manhattan. There is 2% flip tax by purchaser effective 1/1/14. Pied -a -terre ownership allowed; electric included in maintenance; the building is 'dog friendly'!