Ikiwa kwenye kiwango cha vilele vya miti, moja kwa moja upande wa pili wa bustani, nyumba hii nzuri ya mpangilio wa kawaida wa vyumba sita imefanyiwa ubunifu upya, ikichanganya uwiano wa kifahari wa usanifu wa kabla ya vita na ukarabati wa kina uliofanywa kwa umakini. Hapo awali ikiwa na vyumba vitatu vya kulala, nyumba hii sasa imegeuzwa kuwa makazi mapana yenye vyumba viwili vya kulala na maktaba, huku ikihifadhi umaridadi, ukubwa na hali ya rasmi inayolingana na anwani yake ya Fifth Avenue.

Unafika kupitia eneo la kuingilia la nusu binafsi na kuingia katika foyer maridadi iliyozungukwa na paneli za mbao zenye rangi tajiri, huku ukipata mwonekano wa maeneo rasmi ya kulia na kuburudishia wageni yaliyo mbele. Sebule ina mahali pa moto pa kuchomea kuni palipozungukwa na fremu ya marumaru, pamoja na taa za ukutani za shaba iliyopambwa kwa dhahabu za karne ya 19 na ukuta wenye madirisha ya vioo vitatu yanayotazama Central Park. Zaidi kidogo, maktaba inatoa sehemu ya faragha na utulivu zaidi, ikiwa na paneli za mwaloni zilizotibiwa kwa mtindo wa ceruse, rafu maalum za vitabu zilizojengwa ukutani na bafu la ndani, hivyo inaweza kutumika pia kama chumba cha mapumziko, ofisi au chumba cha pili cha kulala.

Chumba kikuu cha kulala kinachotazama bustani kina utulivu na nafasi kubwa, kikiwa na kuta zilizofunikwa kwa vitambaa, kabati lililoundwa kulingana na mahitaji maalum, zulia la sufu la Doris Leslie Blau na bafu la ndani lililofunikwa kwa marumaru, lenye sakafu zenye joto, beseni la kulowea na bafu tofauti la kuingia. Chumba cha pili cha kulala kina karatasi za ukutani za de Gournay zilizopakwa rangi kwa mkono, zulia la sufu, nafasi za kuhifadhia zilizojengwa ndani, kabati kubwa na ufikiaji rahisi wa bafu la wageni la nusu binafsi.

Jikoni la mtindo wa galley limekamilishwa kwa makabati yaliyotengenezwa maalum, kaunta za marumaru na vifaa kamili vya jikoni vya Gaggenau, Miele na Sub-Zero. Katika nyumba nzima kuna maelezo kama sakafu za mwaloni zilizowekwa kwa muundo wa herringbone na kukatwa kwa mkono, dari zenye mihimili, mapambo ya crown molding, paneli zilizoinuliwa, milango maalum ya mahogany imara, mfumo wa hewa wa kati wenye udhibiti kwa maeneo, mfumo wa kuongeza unyevunyevu, madirisha ya vioo vitatu, taa maalum na mifumo ya umeme, mabomba pamoja na risers zilizosasishwa kikamilifu. Mashine ya kuosha na kukausha nguo iliyo ndani ya nyumba pamoja na hifadhi binafsi vinakamilisha makazi haya.

Iliyoundwa na mbunifu na mwendelezaji wa majengo Frederick Fillmore French na kukamilishwa mwaka 1922 kwa mtindo wa Renaissance uliodhibitiwa, 1140 Fifth Avenue bado ni mojawapo ya majengo mashuhuri ya vyama vya umiliki wa kabla ya vita kwenye Fifth Avenue. Wakazi hunufaika na huduma makini za kiwango cha juu kutoka kwa walinzi wa mlangoni, wahudumu wa mizigo na msimamizi anayeishi ndani ya jengo. Chama cha umiliki kinaruhusu ufadhili wa asilimia 60 na kina kodi ya uuzaji upya ya asilimia 2, inayolipwa na mnunuzi.

Perched at tree level directly across from the park, this beautifully reimagined classic six blends the gracious proportions of pre-war architecture with a thoughtful, comprehensive renovation. Originally configured as three bedrooms, the home has been transformed into an expansive two-bedroom with library, while retaining the elegance, scale, and sense of formality befitting its Fifth Avenue address.

Arrive via a semi-private landing and enter through a gracious foyer wrapped in rich wood paneling, with sightlines into the formal dining and entertaining spaces beyond. The living room is anchored by a marble mantel surrounding a wood-burning fireplace, complemented by 19th-century gilt bronze sconces and a wall of triple-paned windows overlooking Central Park. Just beyond, the library offers a more intimate retreat with cerused oak paneling, custom built-in bookcases, and an ensuite bath, allowing it to function equally well as a den, office, or second bedroom.

The park-facing primary suite is serene and substantial, with upholstered walls, a custom-fitted closet, Doris Leslie Blau wool carpeting and a marble-clad ensuite bath with heated floors, soaking tub and separate walk-in shower. A second bedroom features hand-painted de Gournay wallpaper, wool carpeting, built-in storage, a large closet and convenient access to a semi-private guest bath.

The galley kitchen is finished with custom-built cabinetry, marble countertops and a full suite of Gaggenau, Miele and Sub-Zero appliances. Throughout the apartment, details include hand-cut herringbone oak floors, beamed ceilings, crown moldings, raised paneling, custom solid mahogany doors, zoned central air, humidification, triple-paned windows, custom lighting and fully updated electrical, plumbing and risers. An in-unit washer/dryer and private storage complete the home.

Designed by architect-developer Frederick Fillmore French and completed in 1922 in a restrained Renaissance style, 1140 Fifth Avenue remains one of Fifth Avenue's distinguished pre-war cooperatives. Residents enjoy attentive white-glove service from doormen, porters and a resident superintendent. The cooperative permits 60% financing and has a 2% flip tax payable by the buyer.