940 Park Avenue   Unit 3B

Exuding rich, sophisticated Prewar style and scale, welcome to your Dream Home! The semi-private vestibule opens to an immaculate and warm Classic 5 apartment featuring a gracious foyer and leads you into a bright, south facing Living Room with grand proportions. With 9'3” beamed ceilings, huge picture windows, a stunning built-in library wall, gorgeous herringbone hardwood floors, and warm baseboard and crown moldings, this distinguished apartment retains the original, luxurious, interior architectural detail. The expansive Living Room is centered by a wood-burning fireplace for cuddling up on cold days and enjoying the view of the lusciously tree-lined block with limestone mansions. With an adjacent, north facing Formal Dining Room there is an expanse of nearly 40 feet, perfect for elegant Entertaining.
Off the Dining Room, the large, windowed eat-in Kitchen is formally closed and has a washer and dryer. At one end there is additional cabinetry and an office nook which could easily become an eating area.
The Master Bedroom has dual exposures to the beautiful, tree-lined street. It is especially well-designed with a wall of completely outfitted closets and an en suite windowed bathroom with walk-in shower. The 2nd Bedroom has artfully crafted built-ins, is presently used as a Den/Media Room, and has a windowed, en suite bathroom with bathtub/shower.
940 Park Avenue is a boutique full-service cooperative and is superbly located on the west side of Park Avenue and 81st Street within the Park Avenue Historic District. It was designed in 1925 by prolific architects George and Edward Blum and was Edward's proud home for many years after its construction. Amenities in this intimate building include a full-time doorman and Private Storage that conveys with each apartment. The building allows Financing up to 50% of the purchase price and has a 2% Flip Tax. Pied-a-terre ownership is not allowed. Sorry No Dogs.