3 East 85th St. #3A

As you enter this elegant home, you will feel that you have stepped into an apartment in Paris. The welcoming entrance foyer leads to a large drawing room featuring a high, lovely coffered ceiling, wood burning fireplace with magnificent antique mantle, gracious seating area and convenient built in unit for bar and books. The adjacent dining area is simply charming with its garden decor and is appropriately located next to the south facing windowed, well designed kitchen. The stunning mahogany library with en suite bath is perfection, and works equally well for entertaining guests or as a second bedroom. The master bedroom is whisper quiet with superbly designed closets and a windowed, marble en suite bath. There are beautiful, original Brazilian cherry floors throughout. This stunning home, located just steps from Fifth Avenue, is in a pre-war nine story building completed in 1913 by renowned architect James E.R. Carpenter. J.E.R. Carpenter ’s work is known for the dignity of the exteriors and excellence of his interior planning. His work in the early part of the 20th century established him as an apartment house architect whose additional expertise on the development side of the construction business made him the designer of choice among producers of luxury residential projects. This building is extremely well run by the live-in superintendent and full time porter who receive packages and deliver mail directly to your door. 2% Flip Tax.