740 Park Ave. #PHD

One of the most exceptional residences in Manhattan, this magnificent 9-room penthouse duplex is located on the 17th and 18th floors of one of Manhattan’s most prestigious prewar buildings on Park Avenue in the East Seventies. Built by Rosario Candela in 1929, this architectural masterpiece was ultimately converted to a cooperative by John D. Rockefeller Jr. who resided in the building for many years. Resplendent with light, the apartment features a graceful layout with grand-scale rooms, breathtaking views of Central Park and three spectacular terraces. Soaring ceilings, Parquet de Versailles hardwood floors, original plaster moldings and wonderful period details may be found throughout the home. A private elevator landing opens to a vast entry gallery with a grand elliptical staircase, creating a most impressive introduction to the home. The public spaces include a corner living room with a wonderful terrace and an elegant corner dining room which combined enjoy a 42-foot expanse of unsurpassed Central Park views. The stately library has French doors which open onto a South terrace providing wonderful skyline views. The sundrenched, windowed kitchen has ample room for dining, a large butler’s pantry with a washer/dryer, plus a large service hall. The staff quarters, which include two bedrooms and a full-sized bath, could easily be converted into a guest suite. The upper level of the duplex consists of the private chambers; a commodious corner master bedroom suite with a large terrace and a second sun-filled bedroom with a marble bath en suite. This white-glove prewar building offers residents the highest level of service and privacy.