Residential in New York, United States
737 Park Avenue is a prewar residential building on the Upper East Side of Manhattan , United States. Initially, the building had more than 100 apartments. The current capacity after renovation is 60 apartments.[ 1]
Overview
Built in 1940 by Sam Minskoff and Sons, the building was designed by art deco architect Sylvan Bien.[ 2] The building is made of traditional red brick with a limestone base, featuring a marble lobby and 24-hour doorman. The building is located on the corner of 71st street, within blocks of Central Park , The Frick Collection , and The Whitney Museum , as well as The Carlyle Hotel , also designed by Sylvan Bien. In 2011, 737 Park Avenue was sold to real estate developer Harry Macklowe ,[ 3] who is currently developing the building into condominiums .[ 4]
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