The distinctive green and gold pyramid atop the 38 story Carlyle Hotel has dominated the Upper East Side skyline since 1930, when this beige brick Art Deco tower rose at the corner of Madison Avenue and East 76th Street. Designed by Bien & Prince, the building is actually two structures skillfully joined: the iconic tower and a 17 story apartment building with an entrance at 50 East 77th Street. In 1970, 187 units were converted to co-op apartments, creating one of Manhattan's most prestigious residential addresses where luxury hotel services meet private ownership.
The tower's slender proportions and Byzantine inspired design elements established it as a major Art Deco landmark. Upper floor residences offer regal layouts with high ceilings, many spanning entire floors with 360 degree views of Central Park and the city skyline at elevations few other prewar high rises can match. The building's most famous residence, Penthouse 3407, served as the New York White House during the Kennedy administration when John F. Kennedy and Jacqueline Kennedy lived there before and during his presidency. Other notable residents have included Margaret Truman and her husband Clifton Daniel.
Residents enjoy comprehensive white glove hotel services including twice daily housekeeping, 24 hour room service, concierge, doormen, elevator operators, valet and laundry service, and in home catering. The building houses world class amenities such as the Valmont Spa, Yves Durif Salon, Cafe Carlyle for live music and fine dining, Dowling's at The Carlyle restaurant, the legendary Bemelmans Bar decorated with murals by Ludwig Bemelmans, The Gallery dining room with design inspired by Topkapi Palace, plus a state-of-the-art fitness center, business center, florist, and garage. The double height dining room remains one of the city's most attractive power breakfast destinations.
The Carlyle permits permanent residences, pied-à-terre, and corporate and trust ownership with board approval. Pets are welcome. The building is located in excellent proximity to Central Park, Museum Mile, Madison Avenue shopping including Ralph Lauren, Hermes and Chanel, world class museums, and the finest Upper East Side restaurants and private clubs. Financing is not permitted. Monthly maintenance includes utilities and housekeeping services.
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For some co-ops, instead of price per square foot, we use an estimate of the number of rooms for each sold apartment to chart price changes over time. This is because many co-op listings do not include square footage information, and this makes it challenging to calculate accurate square-foot averages.
By displaying the price per estimated room count, we are able to provide a more reliable and consistent metric for comparing sales in the building. While we hope that this gives you a clearer sense of price trends in the building, all data should be independently verified. All data provided are only estimates and should not be used to make any purchase or sale decision.
Notable past and present residents at The Carlyle