19 East 88 Street   Unit PHE

Rare breathtaking Penthouse with sweeping views of Central Park and wrap around terraces in one of the most sought after prewar Art Deco Co-op's in New York City.. Available for the first time in over 30 years this elegant and gracious home has an enormous living room with a wood burning fireplace and features a wall of oversized picture frame windows looking over Central park. The dining Solarium is open to the living room and also accessed through the kitchen and an open corner terrace allows for wonderful out door entertaining. This special apartment has been lovingly maintained and has high ceilings and Central Air throughout. The master bedroom has excellent closet space and features its own private terrace. Built by Wallenstein Construction Co. in 1936 with William M. Dowling as the architect this full service co-op offers full time doormen, a live in super, a state of the art windowed laundry room, beautifully landscaped terrace and a historically very low monthly maintenance. The buildings grand art deco lobby and hallways have all been carefully restored and renovated. Washer and Dryers are permitted with Board Approval and there is storage in the basement pending availability. Pet friendly. The 2% flip tax is paid by the purchaser.