Many of the buildings designed by the illustrious Rosario Candela—the most widely esteemed architect of prewar residential buildings in Manhattan—are luxurious limestone-clad giants standing stalwart along Fifth and Park Avenues as enduring epitomes of generous proportions and exceptional taste. This building, one of the few grand structures to span a full block on Park Avenue—between 72nd and 73rd Streets—is a prime example of the architectural richness of Candela’s aesthetic. This refined home retains much of Candela’s trademark style in its sun-swept, classically detailed living areas and large restful bedrooms, with contemporary updates added to create it the ideal residence for modern living and entertaining.
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