50 Park Ave

Erected in 1940, this 17-story prewar cooperative on Park Avenue combines classic architecture with full-service building operations. Designed by George F. Pelham Jr., the masonry tower retains period details such as high beamed ceilings, herringbone hardwood floors and generous foyer spaces while offering modern conveniences in many residences. Apartment types range from studios and one-bedrooms to large three-bedroom homes with formal dining rooms, lofty ceilings and abundant closet storage. Shared facilities emphasize resident comfort: a staffed 24-hour doorman desk, live-in superintendent, central laundry room, bicycle storage, and a furnished landscaped roof terrace with panoramic skyline views. Additional building utilities include a basement storage program (waiting list), on-site management, and building-controlled roof rights. Units commonly feature windowed kitchens, recessed lighting, built-ins, pantry space, granite or marble counters, walk-in closets and separate formal dining areas; many homes have corner exposures or double exposures overlooking Park Avenue and the adjacent Union League Club. The co-op permits pied-à-terre ownership, co-purchasing and gifting with board approval, allows financing up to 70%, and is pet friendly. Located in Murray Hill, the address sits close to Grand Central Terminal, the Morgan Library & Museum, Bryant Park, transit options and Midtown shopping and dining.