The only way to live on Park Avenue! The Ritz Tower is one of the ONLY Co-ops in Manhattan offering hotel-style amenities coveted by the most sophisticated and discerning New Yorkers. Generally only available in ultra-luxury condo buildings, The Ritz Tower has always offered this convenience to its residents. With the incomparable luxury offered by the staff of the Ritz Tower, living in this beautiful, elegant, and sunny apartment situated on the 20th floor, you will barely have to lift a finger! Room service menus for lunch and dinner five days a week that rival many of the best restaurants in New York are offered by the new executive chef, Steven Haverson. Chef trained in France at The Cordon Blue and The Sorbonne, and honed his skills as Executive Chef at some of the most well-known hotels and private clubs on Nantucket and in the New York City area. Residents of the Ritz Tower can also host their guests to a sit down dinner in the newly renovated Ritz Room, where Chef will plan a unique menu for the occasion. In addition, residents can also request daily maid service, have access to a 24 hour maintenance staff, concierge, and to a beautiful new fitness center on the fifth floor of the building. This special apartment, once part of the duplex owned by William Randolph Hearst, is replete with pre-war details: herringbone floors, incredible moldings, perfectly proportioned rooms, and seventeen large windows facing north, south, and east making it an incredible place to entertain. The six spacious rooms can be configured to suit various needs. Currently used as a two-bedroom, three-bath with large living room, dining room, great room, and kitchen, the space could beautifully become a three bedroom or accommodate two large corner master suites. Alternatively, the private north side of the apartment could be used as a guest or in-law apartment, should that be desired. The windowed kitchen, huge walk-in pantry, wet bar, and abundant closets complete the lovely and thoughtful details of this storied home. A notable cooperative, the Ritz Tower is a white glove full service building built in 1926 as an apartment hotel. The monthly maintenance includes utilities and taxes. Pied-a-terre and foreign buyers are welcome. There is a 3% flip tax payable by buyer.