Published Duplex with Park Views and Low Monthlies. This dramatic published duplex features soaring 19 foot ceilings and 17 foot high windows. It occupies the corner of 1 W 67 St closest to Central Park, with dazzling sunlight streaming in from 8 windows and 3 exposures. There are direct views of a swath of Central Park and Tavern on the Green from one east window, as well as side Park views from the great south window. Two north windows overlook a wonderful oxidized copper cupola. Apartment 716 was published in Andrew Alpern's 'Luxury Apartment Houses of New York: An Illustrated History'. It is one of the few apartments at des Artistes graced with the stunning original oak panelling in the living room, as well as the original oversized wood burning fireplace. Like a petit pallazo, a Viennese chandelier presides over the living room 15 feet overhead. Upstairs, a mezzanine level offers a spacious bedroom with built in cabinetry. The workmanship is from a bygone era. Apartment 716 provides a discerning buyer not only a noteworthy home, but your own piece of history. It was once a residence of the chief architecture critic of the New York Times - Paul Goldberger. It was also a residence of David Garth, who successfully managed the election campaigns of four successive NYC mayors - from Mayor Lindsay to Mayor Bloomberg. This apartment, which partially overlooks the Park from the ideal vantage point of the 11th and 12th floors, has benefited from a 4 month long meticulous restoration, completed just 1 year ago. There is a new luxurious Italian satin glass kitchen by Valcucine, two new bathrooms, as well as new plumbing, electric, lighting, and flooring. The main floor has a 35 foot long loft like living space with dining area and comfortable guest bedroom. The open kitchen has Miele and Liebherr appliances. There are soundproofed City windows throughout in addition to the charming original windows. A motorized 18' high by 9' wide shade in the living room can double as a movie screen. A large private storage unit is included. The Hotel des Artistes is a friendly coop. Its residents enjoy discounted dining and room service delivered to your home by the tuxedoed waitstaff of the Leopard at Cafe des Artistes. There are two 24 hr exercise rooms as well as a 55' swimming pool. A second health club, the exclusive La Palestra, is located in the former ballroom. There is a lovely planted Parisian roof garden. With its attended elevators and staff of 20, residents sometimes don't bother to lock their doors. Apartment 716 has a low maintenance for this building. Financing is 50%. Furnishings available. The Hotel des Artistes has been home to many luminaries including Noel Coward, Isadora Duncan, Norman Rockwell, Leroy Neiman, Joel Grey, directors of the Metropolitan Opera, next door neighbor former Mayor John Lindsay and Governor Hugh Carey. With its welcoming board and attitude, you don't have to be a star to live here. If you love the combination of double height ceilings, extraordinary oak panelling and park views in a historically important and congenial building... then this rarely available home is for you. You will not find another apartment with this much character and detail in surroundings that elevate and inspire everyday living.
This property is off market, which means it's not currently listed for sale or rent on Zillow. This may be different from what's available on other websites or public sources.
