Perched at the top of a premier full-service prewar cooperative on lower Fifth Avenue, this exceedingly rare penthouse provides a peaceful, one-of-a kind private sanctuary in the heart of Greenwich Village's Gold Coast. Bathed in sunlight and surrounded by beautiful set-back terraces, it has stunning views from every room of neighboring penthouse gardens, landmark towers and endless sky. The gracious layout includes a large 28-foot living room overlooking the 53'6" x 9'10" landscaped east terrace; an adjoining library/den, which can also serve as a small second bedroom, separated from the living room by French doors; a spacious kitchen with wooden cabinets, a pass-through to the living room and charming view of the Japanese maple tree to the west; a skylit powder room; and a serene bedroom overlooking the west terrace with a full wall of closets with Shoji screens and ensuite skylit bath. The terraces alone are 775 square feet. An added bonus, the solarium serves as a home office/studio for the exclusive use of the owner. Erected seven years ago on the building's south end, with thermopane glass, electric heat and access from the west terrace, it was built to code by the owner with the permission of the Board of Directors, as well as Landmarks Commission and DOB approvals. The apartment also has its own private windowed landing, one flight up from the 16th floor. This is a Co-exclusive with Elise Ward of Prudential Douglas Elliman. Open House By Appointment Only. Please call (917) 834-0411.