1158 5TH Avenue #10D

Be sure to watch the video for additional context. WIth the lowest maintenance you will ever find for a Classic 7 on Fifth Avenue... In the 1920s, as Fifth Avenue's private mansions began giving way to a new kind of grand city living, the great luxury apartment houses of Carnegie Hill came into their own. Built in 1924 by noted architects C. Howard Crane and Kenneth Franzheim, 1158 Fifth Avenue is one of that era's enduring standouts: an ornate French Renaissance cooperative with the scale, service, and sense of occasion once reserved for a private townhouse. Perched on Carnegie Hill's northern crest, directly across from Central Park, the building makes a lasting first-impression. Its stately facade combines a three-story limestone base, warm tan brick, limestone trim, and elegant wrought-iron detailing. Inside, residents and guests are welcomed by a wonderfully theatrical octagonal lobby, complete with soaring double-height vaulted ceilings. Residence 10D is a gracious Classic 7 that beautifully captures the spirit of the building-formal where it counts, wonderfully livable everywhere else, and filled with the architectural details that make prewar homes so special. A semi-private landing leads to an elegant entry foyer and into a commodious 15' x 24' (foot) living room with beamed ceilings, a wood-burning fireplace, and handsome built-in bookcases and cabinetry. It is a room made for cocktails before dinner, long Sunday afternoons, and everything in between. Just beyondthe formal dining room measures 13' x 17' and offers terrific flexibility. Currently used as a relaxed gathering room, it can easily return to its original role as an inviting setting for dinner parties and holiday gatherings. The corner primary suite is wonderfully bright, enjoying open eastern exposures, an en-suite bath, and a walk-in closet. The second and third bedrooms are privately secluded share the same cheerful eastern light. The windowed eat-in kitchen has been smartly expanded by incorporating the original staff room, creating a welcoming banquette dining area, ideal for morning coffee, homework, or casual meals. It is finished with granite countertops and top appliances, while a separate laundry room and powder room sit just off the kitchen for everyday convenience. Additional highlights include an unusually low maintenance for a cooperative of this caliber, which includes cable. At 1158 Fifth Avenue, the lifestyle is as compelling as the address: a full-time resident manager, doorman, concierge, fitness center, private storage for every apartment, bicycle storage, and a central laundry room-all moments from Central Park and surrounded by the best of Carnegie Hill. And of course. Pets are welcome. Elegant, inviting, and effortlessly livable. Welcome home.