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U podnožju Lenox Hilla nalazi se 640 Park Avenue, koju je 1914. prvotno razvila tvrtka Fullerton Weaver Realty Company.

Prije jednog stoljeća The Real Estate Record & Guide, vodeći strukovni časopis svoga vremena, napisao je da je arhitekt J. E. R. Carpenter „bio otac modernog velikog stana ovdje u New Yorku”. Kasnije je Christopher Gray iz The New York Timesa napisao: „Godine 1914. gospodin Carpenter projektirao je i ponovno djelomično bio vlasnik impresivne zgrade 640 Park na 66. ulici. Cijela je obložena vapnencem, s dvostrukim nizovima prozora u firentinskom stilu i po jednim četverosobnim stanom s pet spavaćih soba na svakom katu. Time je zakoračio u stratosferu luksuznih stanova, s odvojenom galerijom, prijamnom sobom, vinskim ormarićem i šest soba za poslugu, uključujući zaseban dio za batlera i „drugog muškarca”.”

Po dolasku na 9. kat, gdje se nalazi vaše vlastito privatno predvorje dizala, Grayev opis Carpenterova dizajna oživljava pred vašim očima. Čim uđete u prostranu galeriju od gotovo 375 četvornih stopa, savršenu za izlaganje umjetnina, zadivit će vas izniman volumen ovog doma. Dok uranjate u prostor, shvaćate da doživljavate nešto drugačije, nešto posebno: stropove visoke 10 stopa te bezbroj velikih prozora okrenutih prema van, s četiri različite orijentacije, pogledima i obiljem sunca i svjetlosti kroz cijeli stan. Prekrasna i dramatična dnevna soba okrenuta prema jugoistoku te prostrana blagovaonica projektirane su i namjerno smještene uzduž Park Avenue kako bi se pojačao dotok svjetlosti. Te se prostorije protežu gotovo 70 stopa, s otvorenim pogledom na povijesni Armory, izgrađen 1879. godine. Neposredno uz galeriju nalazi se lijepa knjižnica okrenuta prema jugu, kao i neobičan i zavodljiv hodnik širok 7 stopa i dug gotovo 48 stopa, koji vodi prema skrovitom privatnom krilu te dodatno otkriva jedinstvene proporcije i prostranost ovog stana koji zauzima cijeli kat. Stan trenutačno ima 15 prostorija, uključujući 5 spavaćih soba, 6 kupaonica i dvije sobe za osoblje. Da biste u potpunosti shvatili čari ovog doma, morate ga doživjeti.

Ova butik-kooperativna zgrada na sjeverozapadnom uglu 66. ulice jedna je od rijetkih doista ekskluzivnih i uglednih kooperativnih zgrada na cijeloj Park Avenue. U neposrednoj blizini vrhunskih restorana, trgovina, zabave, umjetnosti i kulture, uključujući Metropolitan Museum of Art, The Frick Collection i Lincoln Center — popis se nastavlja — ova je lokacija bez premca. Zgrada ima 24-satne vratare, upravitelja koji živi u zgradi te veliko spremište uključeno u cijenu. Nema ljetnih pravila o izvođenju radova, a dopušteni su stanovi za povremeni boravak i financiranje do 35 %. Kupac plaća porez na preprodaju u iznosu od 2,5 %.

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At the foot of Lenox Hill is 640 Park Avenue, which was originally developed by the Fullerton Weaver Realty Company in 1914.

A century ago, The Real Estate Record & Guide, the industry rag of its day, wrote that architect J.E.R. Carpenter "was the father of the modern large apartment here in New York." Later Christopher Gray of The NYT wrote that, "In 1914 Mr. Carpenter designed, and again partly owned, the impressive 640 Park, at 66th Street. It is all limestone, with double sets of Florentine-style windows and one five-bedroom apartment per floor. This marked his arrival into the stratosphere of luxury apartments, with a separate gallery, reception room, wine closet and six servants' rooms, including a separate section for the butler and the 'second man.'"

Upon arriving on the 9th floor and your own private elevator landing, Gray's description of Carpenter's design comes off the page. Once you indeed enter into the commodious, nearly 375 sqft gallery, which is perfect for art, you are struck by the extraordinary volume of this home. As you immerse yourself into the space you realize that your experiencing something different, something special, 10' ceilings and innumerable large outward facing windows, four exposures, views and streams of sun and light throughout. The gorgeous and dramatic SE facing living room and oversized dining room were designed and intentionally positioned lengthwise along Park Avenue to enhance that light. These rooms span nearly 70' with open views overlooking the historic Armory which was built in 1879. Just off the gallery is a lovely south facing library and an unusual and seductive 7' wide and nearly 48' long corridor which leads you to the secluded private wing and further reveals the unique proportion and expansiveness of this full floor residence, currently 15 rooms, inclusive of 5 bedrooms, 6 baths and two staff rooms. To fully grasp the wonders of this home, it must be experienced.

This boutique cooperative on the NW corner of 66th Street, is one of the select-few truly exclusive and distinguished cooperatives on all of Park Avenue. In close proximity to world class restaurants, shopping, entertainment, art and culture, including the Metropolitan Museum of Art, The Frick Collection, Lincoln Center the list goes on the location is unparalleled. There are full time doormen, a resident manager, and a large storage bin is included. There are no summer work rules and pied-a-terres and 35% financing are permitted. There is a 2.5% flip tax payable by the purchaser.