THE ARCHITECT: Through the stunning, meticulous design of Architect John B. Murray, whose projects have received several Palladio and Stanford White Awards for distinguished architecture, this nine room prewar residence was entirely reinvented and rebuilt to suit modern living, with a profound commitment to quality and detail. THE PUBLIC ROOMS: Opening onto an enormous gallery are a living room, with wood-burning fireplace, a formal dining room and a mahogany library, with full marble bath. Five rooms have sunny south exposures and oblique Park Avenue views. Detailed moldings, 10 foot ceilings, a speaker system, and cable wiring are throughout the home. THE BEDROOMS: Three over-sized bedrooms have marble baths and extensive storage. The master bedroom features his and hers walk-in closets, an elegant wall unit of drawers and cabinets, a convenient desk and a double-sized master bath. Throughout the home walls are plaster skim coated to give them a wonderful patina and there are new Panorama windows.THE KITCHEN: The kitchen, with expansive limestone countertops and wood cabinetry, includes Sub-zero, Garland, and Miele appliances, and has an adjacent breakfast room, laundry room, and pantry with wet bar, Viking wine refrigerator, and a computer desk. Central-air conditioning cools the kitchen area, and individual HVAC units in all other rooms have thermostatic controls. THE BUILDING: 983 Park Avenue, built in 1927, is classic white-glove building, designed by Schwartz & Gross, with two apartments per elevator vestibule, 55 units total. The staff of fifteen consists of a resident manager, doormen, elevator men, handymen and porters. Amenities include state-of-the-art fitness center, basketball court, bicycle storage, laundry room and private storage. Pets and 50% financing are allowed.