1088 Park Ave

1088 Park Avenue is a distinguished 15‑story prewar cooperative designed by Mott B. Schmidt and completed in 1927. The building’s limestone façade and vaulted, double‑height lobby introduce classic Carnegie Hill architecture; interiors throughout reflect traditional prewar proportions with high ceilings, crown moldings, herringbone and parquet wood floors, and multi‑pane windows. The co‑op contains largely multi‑room residences—two‑ and four‑bedroom layouts are common—many accessed from semi‑private elevator landings and organized around generous galleries, formal dining rooms, and separate service areas with pantries and staff rooms. Typical apartment details include built‑ins, wood‑burning fireplaces, walk‑in closets, chandeliers, and den or office spaces; several homes offer private outdoor terraces or direct garden views. Building amenities emphasize communal private open space and full service: a landscaped quarter‑acre interior courtyard with an Italianate fountain and seating, two recently renovated fitness centers, bike storage, assigned storage rooms, laundry facilities, a resident manager and 24‑hour doormen with a large on‑site staff. Practical provisions include pet‑friendly policies, allowance for up to 50% financing, and assigned storage; pied‑a‑terre ownership is permitted. Located on Park Avenue in Carnegie Hill, the cooperative is a short walk to Central Park, museums, schools, restaurants, and transit, offering a refined, residential urban lifestyle rooted in historical architecture and well‑maintained shared amenities.