Designed by legendary Italian-American architect Rosario Candela (1890-1953), 834 Fifth Avenue is widely regarded as one of his greatest achievements. Constructed in 1931, this distinguished building has elements of Art-Deco styling, evident in portions of the limestone-clad façade. While the exteriors of Candela's buildings are classically understated, Candela was also considered to be a master of interior design. 834 Fifth is a testament to Candela's craftsmanship with rooms boasting immense proportions and windows matched to scale.One residence in particular encompasses the artful touch of Candela's vision - Apartment 5B. With the privacy of only one other residence on the 5th floor, 5B offers an exquisitely gracious 10-room layout with approximately 12' ceilings. The floor plan is enhanced by the entry foyer which leads into a 24' x 10' marbled gallery, making for an impressive introduction to the enormous yet inviting living room which features intricate dentil moldings, a wood-burning, marble fireplace and serene views of Central Park. These views extend to the library, which affords a tranquil retreat graced with built-in bookcases of dark mahogany. A separate wing leads to two spacious bedrooms, including a generously proportioned master suite with two walk-in closets and an additional linen closet. The marble master bath has a steam shower with fixtures by P.E. Guerin, as with all baths in the apartment. The wood-paneled, formal dining room is adorned with a crystal chandelier and is perfect for refined entertaining. Adjacent to the dining room, the kitchen is comprised of a service kitchen/butler's pantry with breakfast nook and a gourmet chef's kitchen with marble counter tops replete with top-of-the-line appliances. From the kitchen, there are two maid's rooms with a bath joined by a comfortable sitting room. Further quality details in the home include a stereo system throughout and tall mahogany doors with triple ball-bearing hinges by P.E. Guerin.The beauty and elegance of this apartment are living proof of why Candela-designed residences are among the most sought-after in New York City.
Listing ID: 1008517 Type: Cooperative Price: $16,500,000 Maintenance/CC: $9,671 Tax deduction: 29% Rooms: 10.0 Bedrooms: 2 Bathrooms: 4.5 Library: Yes Kitchen: Eat In Windowed kitchen: Yes Woodburning fireplaces: 1 Park views: Yes Air conditioning: Through wall Managed by: Brown Harris Stevens Period: Pre-War Built: 1931 Building Type: Elevator Doorman: Yes Attended lobby: Yes Concierge: Yes Elevator attendant: Yes Building courtyard: Yes Storage available: Yes Pets allowed: Yes
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