1016 5th Ave #6B, Manhattan, NY 10028

Elegant and grand home directly across from the Metropolitan Museum of Art, this captivating two bedroom and a library offers outstanding light and impressive views of the architectural facade of the MET. The apartment features a gracious foyer which leads into an oversized living room with enormous windows overlooking Fifth Avenue. There is a wood-burning fireplace, gorgeous herringbone hardwood floors and soaring ceilings. Straight across the foyer on the other side is a huge formal dining room which leads into a butler's pantry with custom cabinetry, a hammered sink, and a vented Bosch washer and dryer. The wood paneled south-facing library has pocket doors and a decorative fireplace. The south facing windowed eat-in kitchen features all Thermador appliances including two wall ovens and a 5-burner cooktop, there is under-counter lighting and great storage. A private bedroom hallway leads to the enormous primary bedroom which faces the MET and features customized closets, including a walk-in closet and an en-suite renovated bathroom with a shower and tub. The gracious second bedroom also has an en-suite bathroom and two large closets, one of which is cedar. There is a lovely powder room off the foyer. The apartment transfers with a private storage unit. 1016 Fifth is a prestigious cooperative with a beautiful marble lobby, live-in resident manager, and a state-of-the-art gym. The building permits pets and 50% financing. There is a 3% Flip Tax.