1220 Park Avenue, Unit 12B
Description
Poised on a high-floor and distinguished by sweeping views down Park Avenue, this rare and distinguished 12-room residence offers the singular elegance of a Rosario Candela design.
A private elevator vestibule opens onto a grand entrance gallery with high ceilings, beautiful herringbone hardwood floors, and intact original architectural details. Off this center hall, Candela’s signature (sun-flooded) corner living room with five modern oversized windows,...Stunning 12-Room High-Floor Candela Classic
Poised on a high-floor and distinguished by sweeping views down Park Avenue, this rare and distinguished 12-room residence offers the singular elegance of a Rosario Candela design.
A private elevator vestibule opens onto a grand entrance gallery with high ceilings, beautiful herringbone hardwood floors, and intact original architectural details. Off this center hall, Candela’s signature (sun-flooded) corner living room with five modern oversized windows, a wood-burning fireplace, enjoys unobstructed city views south. Adjacent to the living room is an inviting library (with full bathroom) graciously lined with custom built-ins, and a (second) wood-burning fireplace. A grand formal dining room overlooks Park Avenue, ideal for refined entertaining and formal gatherings. A restored (original) butler’s pantry, complete with custom cabinetry seamlessly connects the dining room to the windowed eat-in kitchen appointed with high-end appliances, including a Viking range, Sub-Zero refrigerator, and dishwasher. The ever important full-sized laundry room is nestled off the kitchen. The private bedroom wing, accessed via a wide hallway, outfitted with a cedar and linen closets, includes four to five spacious bedrooms (as needed) plus separate staff’s bedroom and full bath.
Near the best schools, iconic cultural institutions, and not to forget Central Park, this home will make your heart sing!
Additional highlights:
10' Ceilings
Beautifully preserved hardwood floors
Bathrooms well preserved original condition
Fully renovated kitchen that retains prewar distinction
Two wood-burning fireplaces
Through wall conditioning in most rooms
Building Features:
Built in 1928 and designed by Rosario Candela, 1220 Park Avenue is one of Carnegie Hill’s most coveted full-service cooperatives, offering:
Full-time doorman and live-in Resident Manager
State-of-the-art fitness center
Bicycle room, laundry facilities, and private storage
Pet-friendly policy
50% financing permitted
3% flip tax payable by the seller
Amenities
- Full-Time Doorman
- Gym
- Working Fireplace
- Hardwood Floors
- Elevator
- Laundry in Building
- Eat-in Kitchen
- Northern Exposure
Property Details for 1220 Park Avenue, Unit 12B
| Status | Contract Signed |
|---|---|
| Days on Market | 157 |
| Taxes | - |
| Maintenance | $11,958 / month |
| Min. Down Pymt | 50% |
| Total Rooms | 12.0 |
| Compass Type | Co-op |
| MLS Type | - |
| Year Built | 1930 |
| County | New York County |
| Buyer's Agent Compensation | 2.5% |
| Compensation Remarks | 2.5 |
Building
1220 Park Ave
Location
Building Information for 1220 Park Avenue, Unit 12B
Payment Calculator
$30,473 per month
30 year fixed, 6.28% Interest
$18,515
$0
$11,958
Property History for 1220 Park Avenue, Unit 12B
| Date | Event & Source | Price | Appreciation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 12, 2025 | Contract Signed Manual | — | |
| Oct 10, 2025 | Price Change Manual | $5,995,000 | — |
| Sep 4, 2025 | Listed (Active) Manual | $6,500,000 | — |
| Jul 31, 2025 | Temporarily Off Market Manual | — | |
| Jun 3, 2025 | Listed (Active) Manual | $6,750,000 | — |
| Date | Event & Source | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 12/12/2025 | Contract Signed Manual | — |
| 10/10/2025 | Price Change Manual | $5,995,000 |
| 09/04/2025 | Listed (Active) Manual | $6,500,000 |
| 07/31/2025 | Temporarily Off Market Manual | — |
| 06/03/2025 | Listed (Active) Manual | $6,750,000 |
For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.
Schools near 1220 Park Avenue, Unit 12B
Rating | School | Type | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public - | PK to 5 | |||
| Public - | 6 to 8 | |||
| Public - | 6 to 8 | |||
| Public - | 6 to 8 |
Rating | School | Distance |
|---|---|---|
P.S. 198 Isador E Ida Straus PublicPK to 5 | ||
Nyc Lab Ms For Collaborative Studies Public6 to 8 | ||
Lower Manhattan Community Middle School Public6 to 8 | ||
Jhs 167 Robert F Wagner Public6 to 8 |
School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.
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