This 11-room duplex, an original penthouse, has been meticulously renovated and offers sweeping views over Central Park and the Reservoir. Penthouse B of 1158 Fifth Avenue boasts a fully landscaped park-facing terrace, grand-scale proportions, and abundant natural light in one of Carnegie Hill's most distinguished cooperatives. It's a rare opportunity to own a truly exceptional home.
Enter the home on the 16th floor through a semi-private elevator landing into a huge double-height entry gallery. Staged by Vesta Home, the grand corner living room features five oversized windows, soaring ceilings, a wood-burning fireplace, and elegant custom moldings. Designed for both formal entertaining and warm family moments the room also showcases breathtaking views of Central Park and skyline from all five windows.
This floor is devoted to private living quarters. The king-sized primary suite features oversized windows with north-facing Central Park views, a spacious dressing room, and an ensuite bath. Two additional bedrooms on this floor each have generous closets and luxurious marble and French tile bathrooms. There's an additional powder room.
A discreet service wing includes a laundry room, extra refrigeration, storage, and a flexible staff room or office along with a fully renovated bath.
Ascend the stairs or take your private elevator to the Penthouse level, which boasts the most exquisite glass solarium available on Fifth Avenue! This elegant glass and steel structure sets the stage for the home's formal dining room. It's an unparalleled space to host dinner parties, and a casual seating area within the solarium offers a relaxed setting for everyday meals.
The open, sunny kitchen blends charm and function with a butcher block center island, custom cabinetry, stone countertops, an ILVE Majestic range with double ovens, a Liebherr refrigerator-freezer, and dual Miele dishwashers.
Double mahogany doors lead out onto the landscaped terrace with mature plantings, irrigation, multiple seating areas, and breathtaking views to the west, north, and south. It's an extension of the home, offering a seamless indoor-outdoor lifestyle.
The sophisticated library has custom bookshelves, a wood-burning fireplace, and direct outdoor access through a trio of French doors.
The fourth bedroom with an ensuite bath completes the penthouse level, featuring French doors that open to the terrace.
The renovation was completed with great care, preserving the grandeur of the penthouse's original prewar details, while introducing modern upgrades like multi-zone central air conditioning, restored fireplaces, custom lighting, and bleached hardwood floors throughout. The property available fully furnished; styling and furniture by Vesta Home.
1158 Fifth Avenue was designed in 1924 by C. Howard Crane and Kenneth Franzheim. It is a white-glove cooperative offering a full suite of services including a 24-hour doorman and concierge, live-in resident manager, fitness center, bike storage, and central laundry. Ideally located across from Central Park and close to the city's finest schools, museums, and dining.
