$4,995,000

Perched high above Central Park, Residence 18A boasts magnificent views of Central Park and New York City skyline, complemented by its own luxurious private terraces. This exceptional eight-room residence, with the flexibility of three to five bedrooms, offers a lifestyle rarely found in Manhattan living. With only two homes per landing, a sense of privacy and elegance begins the moment you arrive.

A gracious foyer welcomes you into the home, complete with a discreetly positioned powder room. Beyond, the expansive living room unfolds with dramatic wall-to-wall windows showcasing city and park views. Southern light pours through the nearly floor-to-ceiling windows, illuminating the sophisticated entertaining space throughout the day. A glass door opens onto the spectacular south-facing terrace - an extraordinary outdoor extension of the home with city and views over the park for entertaining, or simply enjoying the sunlight.

Adjacent to the living room is an oversized den/media room or 4th bedroom. Originally configured as the fourth bedroom, this beautifully scaled room includes an ensuite full bath, offering tremendous flexibility.

The formal dining room enjoys lovely open northern and eastern exposures and serves as a seamless continuation of the home's elegant entertaining flow. For those who enjoy a more modern lifestyle, the dining room can easily be opened to the adjacent kitchen, creating a stunning open-concept kitchen and dining experience. The windowed chef's kitchen is designed for serious cooking and effortless function, featuring extensive counter space, abundant cabinetry, and a generous pantry area.

Beyond the kitchen, a private hallway leads to a charming bedroom with its own full bath.This flexible room benefits from excellent proportions and beautiful natural light through an oversized window. It can easily be a home office, guest room, staff room or oversized laundry room with a storage area and a pantry.

The bedroom wing features three spacious bedrooms and three full baths, bringing the home's total to five full baths plus the powder room.
Two oversized secondary bedrooms enjoy open northern views, wonderful natural light throughout the day, and excellent closet space.
The primary suite is truly extraordinary - grand in scale, luxurious in feel, and designed as a private retreat. Tremendous closet space is complemented by a rarely found dressing and vanity area leading to a windowed bath. Two bathrooms are easily accessible from the suite. A wall of windows overlooks the planted terrace, and private terrace access completes this remarkable sanctuary.

One of the defining architectural features of this residence is the extraordinary scale of its windows. At 1050 Fifth Avenue, the massive wall-to-wall windows are nearly floor-to-ceiling - a feature rarely found outside of newly constructed luxury buildings. Built in 1959 by Melvin D. Lipman and Bernard Spitzer, this distinguished cooperative is renowned for its attentive staff and exceptional level of service, including full-time doormen, concierge, resident manager, handymen, and porters. Residents enjoy direct access to the building's parking garage, with monthly spaces available for owners, as well as a state-of-the-art fitness center and stunning rooftop terrace. This well-run cooperative permits 50 percent financing and has a 1 percent flip tax. Please note there is an assessment of $1,463 per month which is until the last day of this year 12/31/2026