The elegance of Old New York and the luxury of contemporary living in one of Carnegie Hill's best J.E.R. Carpenter pre-war buildings. This sun-filled, airy, 8-room Fifth Avenue home overlooks Central Park's verdant East Meadow from the living room, library, master bedroom and bath from six original 6-over-6 windows. Bright grand living room features original detail painstakingly restored and wood-burning fireplace. A dramatic 9'x26' marble floored vestibule and central gallery connect the living room and formal dining room, with adjoining wet bar and powder room as well as huge walk-in closet. Oversized eat-in kitchen and work/TV/living area with top of the line appliances and marble countertops and backsplash. Three (or four) bedrooms, significant entertaining space, two central AC zones with additional thru-wall air conditioning. Master bedroom with two walk-in closets, mint new marble bath. Separate wing with two renovated bedrooms, floor-to-ceiling English butler closets, and large bath with tub/shower and laundry. Detailed recent restoration includes historic baseboards, door casings, mouldings, chair rails, marble and wood floors, and brass fittings. Fifth Avenue white-glove full-service building with gym, bike room, and designated private storage areas. Extremely well maintained building with very low average maintenance consistent over many years; low mortgage and natural gas heating option recently installed in building to keep future maintenance low. New assessment until July 2017 of $740.32 .