955 Fifth Avenue - Upper East Side
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955 Fifth Avenue is an elegant 18 story prewar co-op designed by renowned architect Rosario Candela and completed in 1938, representing one of the last luxury apartment buildings erected on the Upper East Side before World War II. Located on a quiet stretch of Fifth Avenue between 76th and 77th Streets, the building features distinctive architectural details including graceful fluted limestone façades, a rusticated limestone base, and symmetrical setbacks that create an elegant silhouette topped by a handsome water tank enclosure.
The intimate building contains just 30 units with typically two apartments per floor, though several notable exceptions exist including spectacular duplex residences and full floor apartments with over 60 feet of Central Park frontage. Most apartments feature the classic Candela layout with wood burning fireplaces, high ceilings ranging from 9 to 9.5 feet, and generous proportions. Common elements include formal dining rooms with curved walls, staff quarters, marble details, and Central Park views from western facing rooms, while eastern facing spaces offer views toward the Carlyle Hotel.
The building converted to a cooperative in 1955 and has maintained its reputation as a prestigious address, having housed notable residents including actor Robert Redford, who owned a duplex penthouse that was listed for nearly $4 million in 1997. Residents enjoy full service amenities including 24 hour doormen, a live in resident manager, a state-of-the-art gym, and a landscaped roof terrace with stunning Central Park and city skyline views. The pet friendly building permits pied-à-terres and offers up to 50% financing, with individual storage rooms and bike storage completing the package of luxury conveniences.
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