The Fifth Avenue Royalty: Full-Floor Candela Masterpiece

2 East 67th Street, 5th Floor, New York, NY 10065 , Lenox Hill / Upper East Side , Manhattan , New York

$38,500,000.00
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Apartment 🏢 MENA Verified Investment Grade
The Fifth Avenue Royalty: Full-Floor Candela Masterpiece
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Description

The Fifth Avenue Royalty: A Rosario Candela Masterpiece.

Located within one of Fifth Avenue’s most celebrated cooperatives, this grand-scale, full-floor residence at 2 East 67th Street embodies the very essence of luxury New York living. Designed by the legendary Rosario Candela in 1928, this asset is not merely an apartment; it is a piece of American history.

The Residence: Accessed via a private elevator landing, the home opens into a massive gallery leading to a grand living room with direct Central Park views. Interior design by the illustrious Denning & Fourcade.
The Details: Soaring 11-foot ceilings, 5 wood-burning fireplaces, original moldings, and a library paneled in rare wood.
The Asset Class: “The American Belgravia.” For the international investor, this property offers the prestige of London’s Eaton Square combined with the power of New York. It is a generational hold for those seeking entry into the city’s most exclusive social strata.

Note: 68-foot frontage on Fifth Avenue. Full-service building with concierge.

Property Details

Property ID DLRE-2E67-5FL-ROYALTY
Properties Apartment 🏢
Bedrooms 6
Bathrooms 5.5
Size (Area) 5500 sqft
Land Area -
Year Built 1928
Floors 5 / 12
Parking 0
Furnishing Unfurnished
View Garden View
Ceiling Height 11.00

Features & Finishes

Investment Intelligence

Cap Rate
4.50%
Occupancy
100.00%

Investment Thesis

The Candela Premium: Acquiring American History

This offering represents the pinnacle of “Flight to Quality.” You are not just buying 5,500 square feet; you are acquiring a Rosario Candela full-floor residence in the heart of the Gold Coast.

Core Investment Drivers:

  • Asset Scarcity: There are less than 15 buildings in NYC that offer this level of architectural pedigree combined with direct Central Park frontage.
  • The “Club” Factor: 2 East 67th Street is a “White Glove” cooperative. Ownership grants access to the most exclusive social network in the Western Hemisphere.
  • Generational Hold: Historically, Candela layouts have outperformed the S&P 500 in capital appreciation over 20-year hold periods due to their impossibility of replication.

Value Add Strategy

The “Museum Quality” Restoration

The unit features interiors by Denning & Fourcade. The value-add opportunity lies in a sensitive modernization that preserves the provenance while updating infrastructure.

Execution Roadmap:

  • Phase 1 (Infrastructure): Upgrade HVAC to multi-zone central air (rare in pre-war) and modernize electrical capacity for smart-home integration.
  • Phase 2 (The Gallery): Restore the original Candela gallery layout to maximize art-hanging capability (targeting collector demographic).
  • Phase 3 (Primary Suite): Reconfigure the staff quarters to expand the Primary Suite, creating a “Hotel within a Home” experience.

Location & Proximity

Nearby Landmarks

Central Park, The Pierre Hotel, Fifth Avenue

Amenities & Features

Doorman High Ceilings Central A/C Fireplace Pet Friendly Wine Cellar Library Elevator Concierge Private Landing
Rosario Candela Architecture (Gold Standard)
Direct Central Park Views (68ft Frontage)
Full Floor Privacy (Private Elevator)
5 Wood-Burning Fireplaces
11-Foot Ceilings
Denning & Fourcade Interiors

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