Stunning Central Park and city views from this full-floor residence offering grand proportions with 3-4 bedrooms, 4.5 baths, a double-living room with large terrace overlooking Fifth Avenue, library, formal dining room, oversized windowed kitchen, and a staff room/home office with full bathroom, located on prime Fifth Avenue.

The elevator opens directly into an oversized entry gallery that connects all entertaining rooms, and leads to a magnificent great room featuring picture-perfect direct views of Central Park and New York City's skyline from oversized windows. The spacious great room with working fireplace has a substantial footprint that accommodates a variety of seating arrangements, as well as a corner lounge with stunning skyline vistas, and a large balcony that serves as the perfect backdrop for memorable entertaining. The living room opens seamlessly to a massive library or possible 4th bedroom overlooking Fifth Avenue, which features a wet bar or pantry with sink and ice-maker that could also become a full bathroom.

There is a large south-facing formal dining room adjacent to a windowed chef's kitchen, featuring two refrigerators, two dishwashers, a professional-grade Thermador stove with vented hood, abundant counter space and excellent storage. Off the kitchen sits a convenient staff room or home office with full bathroom and washer-dryer.

A hallway with storage closets leads to the private bedroom wing, showcasing three well-sized bedrooms, each with en suite bathrooms. The bedrooms enjoy sunny, open East and South exposures and excellent closets.

Situated in the heart of the most desired stretch of Fifth Avenue, 857 Fifth Avenue is a boutique coop with an attentive staff that includes full-time doorman, elevator attendants, live-in resident manager. Convenient to the exceptional amenities of Fifth Avenue right outside your door, from Central Park to world-class shopping and dining, art galleries and museums.

There is a 2% flip tax payable by the purchaser.