Rare opportunity to purchase a nine into seven room triple mint apartment in a prominent and quintessential prewar cooperative located just off Park Avenue in the midst of Manhattan's most desirable residential neighborhood. Accessed via a semi-private elevator vestibule, this residence evokes a design that reflects timeless elegance and charm and creates a seamless flow for entertaining and living. Radiating off the 23' entrance Gallery is the gracious 24'9 Living Room featuring original English Pine paneling, wood burning fireplace and 9' ceiling, a handsome Library and the dramatic silk tented Dining Room. The generous Master Bedroom has an oversize ensuite bathroom with marble walk-in shower and tub and an enormous Dressing Room outfitted with custom built-ins throughout. If desired, both the Library and Dressing Room could be converted to second and third bedrooms with a shared bathroom. The pristine Kitchen has been thoughtfully conceived to accommodate large scale entertaining needs and daily life as well. It is professionally equipped with eight burner Wolf range and two ovens, double wide side by side SubZero Refrigerators, two SubZero Freezer under counter drawers, two Miehle dishwashers, wine cooler and ice maker. Completing this lovely home is a windowed Laundry Room and a private guest/staff suite with attractive bedroom and full bath. Built as a cooperative in 1927, 117 East 72nd Street is a coveted white glove building offering a refined ambience and a full complement of staff headed by a Resident Live-in Manager. Pets OK, 2% Flip Tax payable by Purchaser and financing is not allowed.