988 5th Ave 6

Exceptionally Rare Gem: Fully Renovated 3,550 SF Pre-War Condominium with Unparalleled Central Park and Metropolitan Museum of Art Views.

Boasting 50 feet of Central Park frontage, soaring over 10-foot ceilings, exceptional light and finishes, this 6th floor fully renovated 5 bedroom 4 1/2 bath residence offers a beautiful vantage point of Central Park, the skyline, and the spectacular architecture and fountains of the Metropolitan Museum of Art.

Designed by the esteemed prewar architect J.E.R. Carpenter and fully renovated with central air conditioning, new wiring, built-in speakers, a Control4 system, custom moldings and finishes throughout, this 6th floor apartment offers an unparalleled combination of timeless elegance and modern comfort.

Enter from your private elevator landing into the grand foyer that opens to both the light filled corner Living Room and the oversized Dining Room each with a custom limestone fireplace.

The foyer also leads to the powder room and the oversized eat-in kitchen with custom cerused oak and hand painted cabinetry, two large SubZero refrigerators, two dishwashers, two sinks, and Miele appliances.

With custom pocket doors, the main entertaining rooms can all open into one another, bringing in light, Central Park views, and loft like expanses throughout. This allows a wonderful flow that will accommodate modern lifestyle needs yet can seamlessly transition back into classically designated spaces.

The gallery leads to 4 gracious bedrooms, one of which can be converted back into a library. There is a 5th bedroom or office space and bathroom at the rear of the apartment.

The apartment has a laundry area with vented dryer, ample custom closets throughout plus a dedicated storage space in the basement that transfers.

Located on the beautiful corner of 80th Street and Fifth Avenue with full floor private residences, 988 Fifth Avenue is a full service condominium with a full time doorman and live-in resident manager, building storage, a bike room, and is pet friendly.

There is a 2% Flip Tax Paid By Buyer.