First time offered in 50 years! Sun drenched Grand and Gracious 13 into 12 room Estate has been freshly painted to show to advantage. A classic James Carpenter layout, it offers a private landing which opens onto a spacious gallery from which radiate 60 feet of flowing entertainment space, comprising three beautifully proportioned rooms: a corner drawing room with WBFPL, a center reception room, and a corner dining room, all with high ceilings and intricately detailed original moldings. Family and servant quarters are separated by a long corridor with five glorious rooms directly on Park Avenue. In all, there are five bedrooms, four baths, a library/den as well as a staff room. The building offers excellent service and is well run. It has a state of the art gym, storage room, and laundry. Located steps from the Metropolitan Museum, the best private schools, designer shops and trendy restaurants, this is an opportunity to buy a significant property. Flip tax: 2% paid by buyer. Fitness Center for a fee.