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Timeless Park Avenue Elegance, Beautifully Reimagined Originally designed by renowned architect J. E. R. Carpenter, Apartment 3A at 580 Park Avenue has been meticulously renovated with extraordinary care, preserving the home's original architectural integrity while thoughtfully updating it for modern living. The result is a rare combination of classic prewar grandeur and refined contemporary comfort, where every finish and detail feels both timeless and intentional. Occupying the coveted corner A-line, this exceptional nine-room residence is accessed via a semi-private landing and enjoys beautiful south and east exposures. At its center is Carpenter’s celebrated oval gallery, a striking architectural focal point that gracefully connects the apartment’s public entertaining rooms to its private bedroom wing. Throughout the home, original pre-war details have been carefully preserved and restored, including soaring ceilings, oversized windows, intricate moldings, gracious proportions, and elegant millwork. The grand living room, anchored by a wood-burning fireplace, overlooks tree-line views and seasonal plantings along the Park Avenue Mall through oversized east-facing windows. Adjacent, the corner library enjoys both southern and eastern light with lovely views down Park Avenue and offers flexibility as a distinguished guest suite with its adjacent bath and generous closet space. The formal dining room is beautifully scaled for both intimate dinners and larger entertaining, while the expansive eat-in kitchen has been tastefully renovated to blend seamlessly with the home’s original character. The private bedroom wing features three generously proportioned south-facing bedrooms with tranquil tree-line views and abundant closet space. The corner primary suite enjoys multiple exposures and exceptional natural light. Former staff quarters have been thoughtfully reconfigured into a spacious additional bedroom or home office. Built in 1923, 580 Park Avenue is one of Park Avenue’s most distinguished white-glove cooperatives, designed in an elegant Italian Renaissance palazzo style spanning the full block between 63rd and 64th Streets. Residents enjoy the highest level of service and privacy just moments from Central Park, the city’s finest museums, restaurants, and luxury shopping. 3% buyer-paid flip tax. ...
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