Apartment 5C comprises the major public rooms of an original half-floor (9-10 rooms) apartment in what is considered to be the pre-eminent prewar condominium in Manhattan. Apartment 5C features large & lovely proportioned rooms -- a regal 'Parisian-style living room & adjoining dining room (replete with original architectural detail and European mitering) -- extending 40 feet along Park Avenue with views of the lovely rose window of Christ Church; master bedroom with ensuite bath; large, square 2nd bedroom (or library) with ensuite bath; French limestone kitchen; commodious & elegant entry foyer. The apartment is in excellent general condition. There are 3 exposures and all rooms are swept & burnished by western, southern & eastern light; ample closet space; 10ft ceilings throughout!525 Park Avenue is a fully staffed 'white glove' building with all amenities and is located literally at the apex of what is presently Manhattan's most desirable residential corridor, steps from the tranquility of Central Park. LOW monthly charges! Presently there is the unique opportunity/option to purchase the recently renovated, contiguous investor owned apartment (5D) of what was the rear private quarters (2 bedrooms / 2 bathrooms) of the original 9-10 room apartment. Apartment 5D is perfectly positioned as a SEPARATE apartment for additional space or income, or suited to combine with apartment 5C.A reconstituted apartment 5C/D anticipates 9-10 beautifully proportioned rooms offering an optimal arrangement for practical, serene living and elegant formal entertaining. The public areas and private chambers can easily be deployed in a gracious and useful floor plan and given maximum separation by a lengthy and elegant hallway; a private elevator vestibule and oversize front hall gallery, a large eat-in-kitchen & butler's pantry and 4 large-scale bedrooms with en-suite baths. The combined price is $7,775,000 ( for more information on the combination, please call broker re: listing # 13202705).