550 Park Avenue   Unit 5W

It is classic because of a certain eternal and irrepressible freshness, wrote Edith Wharton who authored a book about Manhattan residential architecture, raised to its most enduring expression in Apartment 5W at 550 Park, the 1917 design of James E. R. Carpenter, progenitor of the luxury communal dwelling on Park Avenue. The magnificence of its Renaissance-inspired faade and serene lobby served by a white glove staff is equaled in grandeur but surpassed in ingenuity by Carpenters center-hall floor plan for all seasons. From a private landing, one is greeted by the classic quartet of a central gallery flanked by an enormous living room, embassy-sized formal dining room and a handsome library/media room. Attending these elegant chambers is an oversized, chefs kitchen with a separate banquette for your eight favorite relatives. The master suite, a combination of two original bedrooms, is one you may never want to leave. Amenities include lofty ceilings, exquisite period flooring, gigantic windows through which the sun-lit Colony Club can be admired, myriad ample closets and baths, a staff suite and home gym. Meticulously restored, diligently maintained and carefully outfitted with the latest technology, Apartment 5W is a monument to elegance, gracefully housing its fortunate inhabitants, including the James Carpenters, for over 100 years. Apartment Features: North exposure, Wood-burning fireplace, Full city view, Partial city view, Prewar detail, Beamed ceiling, Floors - hardwood, Floors - herringbone, Light - excellent, Windows - oversized, Modern kitchen, Renovated bathroom, Walk in closets, Washer/dryer, Dishwasher Building Features: Wood-burning fireplace