895 Park Avenue - Upper East Side
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Built in 1930 by the prestigious architectural firm Sloan & Robertson, 895 Park Avenue stands as one of Park Avenue's most distinguished Art Deco masterpieces. The 19-story limestone and yellow brick cooperative, positioned on the southeast corner of 79th Street, houses just 36 exclusive apartments. Architecture critic Paul Goldberger praised the building as an "interesting blend" of Georgian and Art Deco styles, noting its wide fluted limestone pilasters and numerous decorative plaques. The building's history reflects the era's economic turbulence—despite being designed as one of the city's finest cooperatives, it went into foreclosure in 1931 during the Depression, with architect John Sloan himself living there at the time. It was converted to rental before residents purchased it for $2 million in 1952 to restore its cooperative status.
The apartments at 895 Park Avenue exemplify prewar grandeur with their grand entrance galleries, soaring 9.5 to 10-foot ceilings, and multiple wood-burning fireplaces throughout individual units. Many residences feature private terraces with panoramic city and Central Park views, particularly the upper-floor units and penthouses. The building's layout accommodates everything from sprawling duplex and triplex penthouses exceeding 6,000 square feet to substantial four and five-bedroom apartments, many with corner exposures and en-suite bathrooms. Notable features include original wide-plank oak floors, hand-carved moldings, and the preservation of most original windows—a rarity among prewar buildings.
As a white-glove cooperative, 895 Park Avenue provides exceptional service with 24-hour doormen, elevator operators, and a live-in resident manager. The building offers distinctive amenities including a fitness center, squash court with basketball hoop, and private storage units. Residents have included Mark Wilf, President and co-owner of the Minnesota Vikings. The ground floor houses professional medical offices with private street entrances, adding to the building's versatility.
Ideally situated in the heart of the Upper East Side, the building provides easy access to Central Park, the Museum Mile, Madison Avenue shopping, and the 77th Street subway station. The cooperative allows 50% financing with a 3% flip tax and welcomes pets, making it both prestigious and practical for discerning residents seeking the pinnacle of prewar Park Avenue living.
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