1088 Park Ave

A distinguished prewar cooperative on Manhattan’s Upper East Side, this 15-story, 33-unit Park Avenue residence was completed in 1927 by architect Mott B. Schmidt. The building is organized around an intimate, landscaped interior courtyard and fountain, with many apartments enjoying direct garden views or multi-aspect exposures toward Central Park and the reservoir. Common spaces emphasize classical detailing: a double-height, vaulted entrance vestibule leads to a fully attended white-glove lobby. Interiors in individual units retain or recreate prewar character — high ceilings, crown moldings, herringbone and oak floors, wood-burning fireplaces, paneled doors and built-in millwork — alongside modernized kitchens and baths with luxury appliances and fixtures. Typical residences are large family-scaled layouts (three- to five+ bedroom plans, full-floor and duplex configurations, plus notable penthouses) featuring semi-private elevator landings, generous galleries, formal dining rooms, libraries or offices, butler pantries and staff rooms. Building amenities include two recently updated fitness centers, bicycle and central laundry rooms, private storage bins, and a celebrated landscaped garden with seating and dining tables. Policies support a white-glove service model with 24-hour doormen, pet-friendly rules, a cooperative board with flip-tax and moderate financing allowances, making the property a historically anchored, service-oriented option in Carnegie Hill.