885 Park Ave

Completed in 1927 and designed by Schwartz & Gross, this prewar cooperative occupies a prominent Park Avenue address on the Upper East Side. The 14-story masonry building contains a limited number of large, traditionally proportioned units ranging from studios to multi-bedroom residences configured with formal galleries, separate dining rooms, libraries/den spaces, and staff/maid rooms. Interiors often feature high ceilings, wood-burning fireplaces, herringbone or wide-plank floors, substantial moldings and original millwork alongside renovated chef’s kitchens, windowed baths, and laundry rooms. Many apartments provide semi-private or private elevator landings and corner exposures with open views toward Park Avenue and surrounding townhouse blocks. Common areas reflect full-service, white-glove hospitality: a staffed doorman/concierge, elevator operators, live-in superintendent, a renovated fitness center, bicycle storage and dedicated private storage in the basement. Building policies include board approval for pets, a buyer-paid flip tax, and no summer work restrictions. Located between 78th and 79th Streets, the property sits within a historic residential corridor convenient to schools, parks, restaurants, and mass transit, offering a classic, formal Upper East Side lifestyle with large-scale entertaining spaces and well-appointed service areas.