This Candela classic eight with sunny Park Avenue frontage has been lovingly maintained for 50 years. The gracious layout, with distinct areas for comfortable living and formal entertaining, offers an opportunity to create a magnificent home for today. A private elevator landing with an inlaid marble floor leads to the massive 27-foot gallery with original six-panel mahogany doors, original brass olive hinges and original brass hardware. A grand 30-foot living room with a wood-burning fireplace has sunny eastern views over the trees of Park Avenue. A large library (or third bedroom) enjoys elegant proportions, lovely built-ins, and excellent closets. The bedroom hallway leads to two large bedroom suites, both with massive scale and ample storage. The primary bedroom has two oversized windows facing Park Avenue, and a huge windowed bathroom with a soaking tub and a separate shower. The grand dining room is also accessed from the gallery and provides an impressive backdrop for dinner parties. Special bonus, glass French doors lead from the dining room onto a small private terrace overlooking the courtyard. The kitchen offers huge space to create the suburban kitchen most New Yorkers only dream of. The back of house, originally three maid's rooms, presents a luxury of space, with flexibility for multiple uses. Currently two maid's rooms have been artfully combined into a large fourth bedroom with a full bath, and large closets. An adjoining maid's room or home office/gym affords further possibilities. Located in the heart of historic Carnegie Hill and in close proximity to Central Park as well as the subway, 1220 Park is considered to be among the most prestigious residential addresses. The building offers impeccable service that includes 24-hour doormen, a resident manager and handyman. There is a state-of-the-art fitness center, bicycle storage, central laundry, and individual storage cages that transfer with the sale. Pets are welcome and 50% financing is allowed. 3% flip tax.