Situated in one of Park Avenue's most esteemed pre-war cooperatives, perfectly located at the crossroads of the Upper East Side and the most prestigious part of midtown, this elegant 7 room apartment offers approximately 2200 square feet of extraordinary space, with grand proportions and plenty of opportunities for customization.The spacious entry gallery features a vaulted ceiling and opens to an impressive, light-filled living room, with 10-foot ceilings, herringbone pattern hardwood floors, 3 oversized south-facing windows, and a wood-burning fireplace. At the other end of the gallery is the dining room, which opens to a wood-paneled library. These rooms could be combined to create a grand formal dining room, the original layout of the apartment. Adjacent to the dining room is a large eat-in kitchen, with extensive storage, a washer and dryer, and a convenient service entrance. A generous staff room (or home office) has an ensuite bath and is just off of the library.The tranquil and bright bedrooms are ideally located in a private wing, separated from the rest of the apartment by a spacious hallway with a large walk-in cedar closet. Each of the two bedrooms has splendid south facing windows and extensive storage space. The grandly scaled primary suite has a huge cedar-lined walk-in closet, and an enormous marble-clad bath featuring two separate sinks and vanities, a walk-in shower, separate bathtub, and a window. The secondary bedroom also features a walk-in cedar closet and a windowed marble bath.Designed by legendary architect Emery Roth and completed in 1929, 480 Park Avenue boasts one of the most impressive lobbies in Manhattan, as well as 24-hour doormen and a concierge, a live-in resident manager, a stunning roof deck with glorious views, and a fitness center. Steps from Central Park, and surrounded by New York City's finest restaurants, museums and shopping along on Madison and Fifth Avenues.Electricity is included in the low monthly charges. Up to 50% financing, pets, pied-a-terres and foreign buyers are all permitted, with board approval. Storage transfers with the apartment. 2% coop transfer fee paid by the purchaser.Showings are by appointment only, Monday through Friday between 9am and 5pm.Co-Exclusive with Compass