834 Fifth Ave. #5B

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 fa ade. 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′ × 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. Guer