1016 5TH Avenue #10B

MAJOR PRICE DROP! Grand Fifth Avenue high floor residence with direct views overlooking the Metropolitan Museum, Central Park and the Central Park West skyline beyond. A semi-private elevator landing opens to a grand 17 gallery leading to an oversized living room with a wood-burning fireplace and majestic views, and an equally oversized formal dining room flooded with Southern sun. Also off the gallery is the bedroom wing with a glorious Primary suite with an elegant foyer, his and hers walk-in closets which can be combined, two exposures, one pouring over the Met and park and the other providing beautiful Southern light and an en-suite windowed bath with park views as well. The second bedroom is also generous in size and offers two large closets, an en-suite windowed bath and wonderful Eastern sun. There is a huge library off the dining room which was created by blending what were originally two staff rooms and a bath, which can be used as is or converted to a large third bedroom with bath, restored staff rooms or as a means to enlarge the kitchen. The butlers pantry has abundant storage and leads to a spacious windowed eat-in kitchen. There is an elegant powder room, gorgeous hardwood herringbone floors, high ceilings, a washer/dryer and exceptional closets. Built in 1927, 1016 Fifth Avenue offers its residents full-time doormen, concierges and elevator attendants, a live-in superintendent, a state-of-the art fitness room, private storage and bicycle storage. Apartment Features: East exposure, South exposure, West exposure, Wood-burning fireplace, Full park view, Prewar detail, Beamed ceiling, Floors - hardwood, Floors - herringbone, Light - excellent, Windows - oversized, Storage space, Walk in closets, Great closet space Building Features: Exercise room, Private storage, Pool