DESCRIPTION

step off your private elevator into the extraordinary residence commissioned by william randolph hearst for actress marion davies at 465 park avenue.  This sky palace combines american history with european architectural treasures, creating one of new york's most significant residential spaces.  

the great hall features a ceiling transported from a venetian doge's palace and 17th-century cathedral glass windows that fill the room

with jewel-toned light.  Enjoy triple-terraced views of manhattan while the ritz tower's room service delivers your afternoon tea.  

host memorable gatherings in the solarium dining room with its arched stained-glass windows and rare 12-foot oriental screen.  In the evenings, the wood-carved fireplace accentuates the 8-inch oak plank floors and museum-quality english regency furnishings.  

residence details

location: the ritz tower, park avenue and 57th street

residence type: cooperative duplex with wrapped terrace

space:

11 rooms total

spans the 19th and 20th floors

triple-terraced great hall

front and service entrances

bedrooms & private spaces:

3 master bedroom suites + a 4th bedroom

upstairs bedroom features an adjoining, pearwood-paneled office/tv room

4th bedroom has its own bathroom on the 2nd floor with a back staircase leading to the kitchen

4 well-fitted bathrooms

guest powder room and additional kitchen bathroom

spacious, modern eat-in kitchen adjacent to the dining room

compact pantry with washer/dryer and storage

walnut-paneled library

solarium dining room

special features:

• internal private elevator
• wrapped terrace with north, south and west views, towards central park

• 8 sets of 17th-century stained glass windows
• ceiling from a venetian doge's palace
• 16th-century monastery doors
• oak plank floors with wooden pegs
• two hand-carved wooden fireplaces
• 10-foot vanderbilt clock
• 100-year-old agra carpet
• rare 12-foot oriental screen
• white marble entrance and stairs

furnishings included:

• english regency tables, chairs, desk, and lamps
• deangelis custom couches
• inlaid marble table
• artwork and sculptures from around the world

building amenities:

• room service from building kitchen
• housekeeping and maid service
• business conference room
• exercise room
• cleaning services
• full-time doorman and concierge

history:

• designed by renowned architect emory roth
• originally created for william randolph hearst and marion davies

one of manhattan's most significant historical residences