Building: 888 Park Avenue

888 Park Avenue is a prewar, large and attractive apartment building built in 1926 and converted to a cooperative in 1953. It has a richly decorated, red-brick facade and an interesting cornice. The building has a two-story limestone base and a very deep and impressive lobby. This intimate 14 story building has only 48 homes. It was designed by Schwartz & Gross, whose other buildings on the avenue include 470, 525, 885, 910, 911, 930, 941, 970, 983, 1045, 1070, 1095, 1125 and 1165.

This is a secure doorman building, which has a doorman. It is close to Central Park, Museum Mile and many galleries. It is also near Lenox Hill Hospital A local subway station on Lexington Avenue at 77th Street makes this location extremely convenient.

Description provided by Elaine Clayman