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$2,500,000
MLS# RLS20112135 · Upper East Side
Listed September 1, 2026 · 56 days on the market
2 Beds 3 Baths
Timeless Park Avenue Elegance with Endless Potential
Discover the timeless appeal of classic Park Avenue living in this gracious duplex residence at 1020 Park Avenue. Rich in architectural character and beautifully proportioned throughout, this distinguished home presents a rare opportunity to enjoy immediately or transform into a truly spectacular custom residence.
A welcoming entry foyer introduces the home's elegant layout, with the powder room and windowed kitchen thoughtfully positioned on either side. Beyond, a dramatic gallery showcases a sweeping curved staircase-the home's defining architectural feature. The expansive living room extends from one side of the gallery, while the formal dining room occupies the other, creating an effortless flow for both grand entertaining and intimate gatherings.
The graceful, curved staircase leads to a private upper level devoted to the split bedroom wing, where the generously proportioned primary suite is complemented by a spacious second bedroom with an en-suite bath. A washer/dryer completes the floor.
Generous closets throughout, oversized windows, gracious room proportions, and classic prewar details reflect the enduring elegance synonymous with Park Avenue. Maintained in good, semi-original condition, this special residence offers the ideal canvas for a purchaser seeking to preserve its character while incorporating their own vision and style.
Residents of 1020 Park Avenue enjoy the impeccable service of a premier white-glove cooperative with full-time doormen, resident management, and an outstanding staff. Ideally situated in the heart of Carnegie Hill, the building is moments from Central Park, Museum Mile, Madison Avenue's renowned boutiques and restaurants, the new Butterfield on Madison, and some of Manhattan's finest public and private schools and cultural institutions.
An exceptional opportunity to create a remarkable Park Avenue home in one of Manhattan's most coveted residential settings.
Storage unit transfers with the apartment. Bike room. Maximum financing is 50% of the purchase price. 2% flip-tax paid by the buyer.

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Brown Harris Stevens
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$17,869 / month
Co-op share loans aren't subject to mortgage recording tax. Not included: attorney, title insurance, lender and appraisal fees, board application and move-in fees, flip tax and prepaid items. Estimates only, based on the published New York State rates. Your attorney and lender will confirm the real figures.
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1020 Park Avenue is a 21-story elevator cooperative in Upper East Side, completed in 1962 and home to 54 residential units. It sits within the Park Avenue Historic District. The most recent major alteration on record was in 1982.
The closest subway is 86 St (4, 5, 6), about a 3-minute walk. Central Park is roughly 5 minutes away on foot.
Compiled from NYC public records and open data.
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1020 PARK Avenue 12/14D
Walking times are estimates. Schools shown are the nearest public and charter schools and are not zone assignments; a nearby school is not necessarily the one an address is zoned for. Confirm zoning with the NYC Department of Education. Sources: MTA, NYC Parks and NYC Department of City Planning open data.
The Neighborhood
Manhattan's gold standard for luxury living with iconic architecture, Central Park, and Museum Mile.
Walkability
9/10
Public transit
9/10
Schools
10/10
Dining
9/10
Groceries & parks
9/10
Many of NYC's most selective schools sit here, with a concentration of elite K-12 private schools, strong public feeders like PS 6 and PS 290, and easy access to top selective high schools.
Private schools in the area include The Dalton School, The Brearley School, The Chapin School, The Spence School, Nightingale-Bamford School, The Browning School.