NEW LISTING! This sprawling high floor 9 room, 3 bedroom + library, is flooded with light and has stunning views of the lush Central Park and iconic Central Park West buildings. Enter the gracious gallery off a semi-private elevator landing and you will immediately recognize master architect J.E.R. Carpenter's signature style: grand rooms, high beamed ceilings, beautiful hardwood floors, a wood burning fireplace in the living room, and large 6 over 6 windows. Adjacent to the living room is a huge formal dining room. The windowed eat-in-kitchen and butler's pantry has bountiful storage space and room for either a full table or large island. There are two staff rooms off the kitchen, which share a bathroom; they are currently configured as an office and guest room. They can be combined to make a larger 5th bedroom if desired. The Master bedroom, master bathroom and corner library/second bedroom face West over Central Park. The third and fourth bedrooms are also sun filled facing North over 98th street and share a bathroom. Washer/dryer is in the kitchen. Central air conditioning is permitted. Storage unit comes with the apartment. 1165 Fifth Avenue is a beautiful coop built in 1926, located between 97th and 98th Street in prime Carnegie Hill directly across from East Meadow entrance to Central Park. The subway on 96th as well as the crosstown traverse on 97th make it extremely accessible, and it is in close proximity to plenty of schools, shops and new restaurants. 50% financing allowed. Pets allowed. Building features 24 doorman, live-in super, gym, and bike room.