1001 Fifth Avenue 12AB, New York, NY 10028

Located on Fifth Avenue, this rarely available and elegant home offers breathtaking direct views of Central Park and the Metropolitan Museum. Impeccably designed and subtly sophisticated, this three bedroom and three bath apartment offers luxury living in a full service white glove cooperative. Abundant sunlight with triple exposures-west, north and east, complements every architectural detail which has been perfectly incorporated in this pristine home.A sophisticated foyer leads to an expansive living/dining room overlooking Fifth Avenue. This grand room is complemented with light wood-paneled walls, wide-plank mahogany flooring, soffit lighting and a magnificent meticulously, hand-applied white gold leaf ceiling. Throughout the residence, there is exquisite handcrafted cabinetry and millwork.The contemporary kitchen, with its large window, Kirk Stone counter-tops and limestone floors, includes a top-of-the-line Sub Zero refrigerator, Viking stove, Miele dishwasher and wine cooler. A laundry room adjacent to the kitchen provides a Miele washer and dryer, a sink and additional storage.The spacious, 25-foot master suite is accentuated by oversized windows and a balcony. Its private dressing room is comprised of ample closet space built in English Satinwood, as well as a 60-square foot Imperador marble bathroom, an oversized shower, Myson heated towel rack and floors, double sinks, Hansgrohe shower fixtures and Luxus shower doors. The master suite has an additional private entry and direct access from the elevator to the dressing room for luggage. The second bedroom includes custom closets and large windows, and has an en-suite windowed marble bathroom. The third bedroom is currently configured as a den with custom cabinetry. Both bathrooms have mahogany cabinets with custom-designed stainless sinks and counters by Peter Pennoyer.Other features include: Storage unit. new HVAC units with custom cabinets to conceal units, double-pane windows (owner replaced north/east windows), Lutron lighting, automatic shades in principal rooms, raised-panel solid wood doors, custom crown molding and baseboards, Bang & Olufsen stereo system, fully wired for internet, telephone system and only two other residents on the floor.1001 Fifth Avenue was constructed as cooperative in 1979 with 76 apartments on 23 floors. Located in the heart of New York's Museum Mile and the epicenter of the Upper Eastside with its cultural institutions, restaurants, shopping and recreation. Designed by world-famous architect Philip Johnson (Johnson and Burgee), 1001 Fifth is architecturally significant with its iconic limestone faade and trapezoidal extension above the roof line. Pieds--terre allowed. Pets are welcome. There is NO land lease! Financing permitted up to 50%. 2% Flip Tax payable by purchaser.