993 Park Avenue # 9E/8D

Situated in one of Park Avenue's most esteemed prewar white-glove coops on the S/E corner of 84th St, this +/- 5,000 square feet 13 room duplex offers extraordinary space with 4 exposures, elegant proportions, prewar details and plenty of opportunities for customization. The current configuration offers 6 bedrooms and 7 baths. Accessed by a private elevator landing on the 9th floor, the spacious gallery opens to an impressive light filled living room with 10'5' ceiling height, 4 oversized windows and a wood burning fireplace. The adjacent library can be entered from both the living room and the gallery providing a wonderful open floor plan for both entertaining and smaller gatherings, yet can be closed off for privacy. With southern exposure through 2 oversized windows, the library offers sunlight all afternoon and a windowed full bath, that can function as a guest bath as well. The dining room is beautifully proportioned with city views through 2 oversized windows, and a peek at Park Avenue. Accessed from both the living room and pantry, the dining room continues the open flow of the formal areas. The large widowed eat-in kitchen off the pantry has a staircase to the 8th floor and serves to separate the formal area from the private bedroom wing with 4 bedrooms and 3 full baths in the quiet and sunny section of the building with city views. The 8th floor is used for casual living with a media room, 2 bedrooms; each with their own bath, a laundry, and separate staff quarters for sleeping, with a kitchenette and full bath. The 8th floor can additionally be accessed by a shared elevator landing.This apartment represents a superb opportunity for great value in one of the city's most respected and historied co-ops.Built in 1911 by renowned architect Robert T. Lyon, 993 Park Ave is considered one of New York's premier residential addresses. This building offers a revolving door entrance, renovated lobby, an impressive fitness center, bicycle room, private basement storage and central laundry. The building's full time staff includes a highly regarded live-in resident manager, and 24 hour doormen. Pets are permitted with board approval, 50% financing permitted, and the 2% flip tax is payable by the purchaser.Showings begin on Tuesday, May 16th with 24 hours notice please.