Direct Park View 1st time in over 15 years that a home with a direct park view has come on the market at the Legendary Hotel des Artistes. The apartment has two double-height rooms and 14' windows for which the Hotel des Artistes' is renowned. The dramatic wood-paneled living room has an 18'10" ceiling height and features a double-height window with park views and the northern light. The living room opens to the adjacent great room and dining room, also with double height 18'10" ceilings, and a wood-burning fireplace. The room's windows look over a historic cupola and Central Park. The large open cooks' kitchen with a breakfast bar and high-end appliances also has park views, extremely rare in the Hotel des Artistes. To complete the lower level, there is a gracious entry foyer and a large powder room with a library. On the upper level, the primary bedroom has an en-suite bathroom with a soaking tub. You can watch the sunrise and the seasons change from your park view while lying in bed. The second bedroom also has an en-suite bathroom with a walk-in shower. This one-of-a-kind home at the Hotel des Artistes has two separate staircases. Each leads to a bedroom and dramatic balcony. Other features of this home include 14' windows in the living room and in the great room, wood floors, custom lighting, a working wood-burning fireplace, and all the original details restored. Located across the street from Central Park and close to Lincoln Center, the Hotel des Artistes has been past home to many celebrities including Noel Coward, Isadora Duncan, Norman Rockwell, Rudolph Valentino, Leroy Neiman, NYC Mayor John Lindsay (who made the squash court famous), Joel Grey, and many more. Amenities include a 24 hour concierge, a 24 hour elevator operator, 55' swimming pool, squash court, 2 fitness rooms, a landscaped roof terrace, bicycle room, and laundry room. In addition, owners of the Hotel des Artistes get a dining discount and room service from the elegant "Leopard at the des Artistes" which has the original "Cafe des Artistes" murals of Howard Chandler Christy who was also an early resident of this Iconic building. Note: Washer/dryers are allowed and can be added in the kitchen area.
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