1215 5TH Avenue #14AB

Presenting the legendary Fifth Avenue personal residence of Howard Slatkin. Renowned for his interior design work for the most important collectors in the world, he spared no expense in the three year redesign and full renovation. Slatkin's home combines unrivaled beauty, luxury and superb workmanship with practical know-how. With dramatic Central Park views and grandly proportioned rooms, this significant masterpiece of fine living, exudes sophistication and grandeur. The Elevator opens to a lavish private Entrance Hall with custom marquetry inlaid floors, French paneling and 18th Century lacquered walls that leads to a Grand Gallery with antique French limestone floors and an ornate plaster ceiling. Through extraordinary double height Louis XVI-style carved doors, one is welcomed by a stunning expanse of 58 Ft of Central Park and skyline views from eight majestic windows. An imperial corner Living Room features French parquetry de Versailles floors, Louis XVI boiserie, custom medallion plastered ceiling and a Fireplace framed by a Louis XVI marble mantle. The column defined Sitting Room is an oasis of refined serenity. A magical and elegant, Formal Dining Room is entered through full height bronze and mirrored doors by Maison Jansen and adorned with hand painted walls and ceilings and offers a secret room behind custom bookshelves. Dining here is an unparalleled and enchanting entertaining retreat with a fireplace and a wall of windows overlooking Central Park. This extraordinary assemblage of dramatic and opulent entertaining rooms is enhanced with a handsome Library, accented with domed ceiling and mahogany and leather wall panels and is serviced by a Butler's Bar and a marble veneer full Bathroom. Through a hidden, private entrance is the luxurious Primary Bedroom Suite with a Fireplace, a couture designed Dressing Room, like none ever dressed in before, and a beautifully appointed tranquil windowed Bathroom. In an adjoining Guest Wing is the large and dramatic Screening Room with views of the East River, a suede and leather Kitchenette with mahogany cabinets, a whimsical, Garden themed, Guest Bedroom with en-suite Bathroom and walk-in closet, a Staff Bedroom and Bathroom and 2 additional walk-in closets. Completing this magnificent home is the enormous Eat-in Chefs Kitchen with Traulsen refrigerator, Wolf range, Delft-style tiled walls and ceilings, a large Flower Room, Pantry and Silver Closet with abundant storage and a Laundry Room. Addi