116 E 68th St APT 5B, New York, NY 10065

Paris meets SoCal in Elegant Pre-War Millan House Painstakingly gut renovated over a 2-year period while preserving the stunning original details and prewar charm, this custom designer home exceeds and surpasses “move in ready” in every way. Enter from an elegant semi-private entry into the spacious Foyer of this large, light-filled Classic Six room prewar residence at the prestigious Millan House. With a gracious layout, perfectly proportioned rooms, and ceiling heights exceeding nine feet, this inviting home features all of the hallmarks of elegant prewar living with custom upgrades exceeding even the finest new development. From the Foyer, enter a large Living Room with a wood-burning Atelier Jouvence Minimalist fireplace in cottonwood limestone with hearthstone in honed black absolute granite. A hidden TV is built seamlessly into a custom designed arch inlaid shelf. A new wall of gorgeous casement windows faces North over bright and tree lined 68th Street. On the opposite side of the Foyer, through an arched entryway and facing South over the buildings Gardens, is a beautifully proportioned Dining Room with Parquet de Versailles flooring, offering an impressive 48-foot expanse, perfect for gracious entertaining. Through a custom designed arch door, enter the completely redesigned eat-in Kitchen featuring Calacatta Macchia Vecchia marble countertops, brushed limestone flooring, custom cabinetry, a Bertazzoni Heritage range and appliances from Subzero and Miele. Replete with storage and pantry space, you also have a separate laundry room and staff entry off of the Kitchen. Through yet another archway off the Foyer, one enters the Bedroom wing. The Primary Bedroom features a full wall of custom designed closets that showcases a built in arched desk and workspace. The Primary Bath features Calacatta Paonazzo marble, Nero Marquina Marble Tiles and a Toto Nexus toilet. The 2nd Bedroom features ample closet space and an en-suite Bath finished with Mountain White Danby marble from Bas. Through the Kitchen lies a large Staff Room with a full Bathroom, currently utilized as a Home Office and Guest Room. This 3rd Bedroom features custom mill-work and a built in desk, while the Bathroom features Calacatta Macchia Vecchia marble and Tadelakt by Art in Construction wall finish. Designed by architect Andrew J. Thomas and built by John D. Rockefeller in 1931, Millan House consists of two separate buildings connected by a recently redesigned Italianate garden courtyard with a fountain and charming seating area. With just 59 apartments, this full-service prewar building maintains two full-time doormen, a resident manager plus additional staff. Pets are welcome and pied a terre ownership is permitted. A private storage unit is conveyed with the apartment. Up to 50% financing is permitted and there is a 3% flip tax paid by the buyer. Furniture and some art available for separate purchase. There is currently an assessment for city-mandated facade work of $1,307 per month, concluding in July 2025.