The illustrious Rosario Candela—one of the most widely esteemed residential architects of early-20th-century Manhattan—left a legacy of luxurious towers across the city as enduring examples of generous proportions and exceptional taste. This irreplaceable home at 955 Fifth Avenue is a testament to the richness and refinement of Candela’s aesthetic, paying homage to his trademark style in its light-flooded, elegantly detailed living and entertaining spaces and roomy, restful bedrooms. Enviable views of Central Park and new modern appointments and amenities—the result of a meticulous four-year renovation—make this an ideal residence for modern living and entertaining.
New York, New York | The Field Team, Sotheby’s International Realty – East Side Manhattan Brokerage
Occupying two levels, the approximately 5,000-square-foot home offers 13 voluminous rooms, among them five bedrooms and an array of inviting public spaces featuring such timeless details as original wide-plank oak floors, surfaces of Carrara marble, custom wood radiator covers, and handsome millwork. Storage is plentiful thanks to 15 thoughtfully outfitted closets. Central air conditioning with linear diffusers, an intercom system, Lutron lighting and Sonos sound systems, Waterworks fixtures, and two laundry rooms—one on each level—are among the numerous contemporary comforts and conveniences.
The grandeur begins in a gallery foyer that is inspired by a 16th-century Venetian palazzo and catches the eye with its geometric patterns of Carrara marble, custom Lindsey Adelman chandelier, regal staircase with artisanal cast-nickel banister, and Venetian plaster walls. Beyond are spaces designed for sophisticated living and entertaining. The impressive living room boasts direct views of the park and a wood-burning fireplace with a custom-carved mantel from France, while the formal dining room beguiles with wide windows, an antiqued mirror wall, and pocket doors concealing a lovely marble and nickel bar and buffet.
The sleek chef’s kitchen facilitates fabulous feasts and fêtes with its eight-burner Viking range, dual ovens, Sub-Zero refrigerator and wine chiller, Miele dishwasher, custom Franke sink, bookmatched granite countertops and backsplashes, and windowed butler’s pantry with wine storage. Accompanying are a bright breakfast room with a built-in Caesarstone table and a white leather banquette and a staff room with an en suite bath.
Atop the dramatic staircase are two wings enclosed by custom-designed pocket doors. The owner’s wing encompasses a spacious bedroom with park vistas, two dressing rooms, multiple closets, and a marble-clad bath with a rainfall shower and a soaking tub as well as a library with handsome quilted-leather walls, a wood-burning fireplace, and large picture windows overlooking Central Park. Three generous guest bedrooms and two baths are secluded in the second wing along with a media room, recreation room, or gym.
The prestigious cooperative building is ideally sited on Manhattan’s Gold Coast—facing the park between 76th and 77th Streets. Ownership includes two welcome storage rooms, pets are welcome, and residents benefit from a full-time door attendant, a live-in manager, a state-of-the-art gym, and a landscaped roof garden with panoramas of treetops and the city skyline. Steps from the natural beauty of the park as well as dining, shopping, and entertainment destinations, this architecturally significant building remains at the heart of consummate New York living, just as it was when it first opened its doors in the 1930s.
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