THE SHERRY-NETHERLAND

Living Large On Fifth Avenue

By Patricia Canole

“Take me to the Sherry” could be heard for nearly a century among the movers and shakers of society who have turned the pages of history. Located in the heart of Manhattan, the apartment-hotel is a five-star property. When the 38-story Sherry-Netherland opened, it was the tallest apartment-hotel in New York City, located directly across from the entrance to Central Park on Fifth Avenue and 59th Street.

Owning a prime residence at the Sherry-Netherland is not only a dream but possible to live amid these well-manicured walls. Each luxury residence offers the exceptional and personalized service you would expect from an award-winning property in New York City for its old-world charm.

The Beginning

It was Louis Sherry and Lucius Boomer who developed the Sherry-Netherland. Sherry, an ice cream magnate, caterer, and confectioner, had many ties to New York and provided the city’s elite society from 1881 to 1919 with his confections, beautifully packed in lavender boxes and tins.

It wasn’t long before Sherry purchased the famed New Netherlands Hotel, only to demolish it to build his masterpiece skyscraper. Realizing that placing his name on the building would not signify the luxury and importance of his new hotel, he decided on the name Sherry-Netherland. The New York City firm of Schulze & Weaver designed The Sherry-Netherland in a neo-Romanesque and Renaissance style. At the time, the building was considered the world’s tallest and the first in New York City with a steel frame. It was completed in 1927 and featured travertine marble on the base with elaborate touches, including the whimsical griffins with hanging lanterns that guard the exterior.

The most elegant feature, however, is the elaborate mural on the vaulted lobby ceiling by Joseph Aruta. Based on Raphael’s frescoes in the Vatican Palace, it is important to note that when he painted the ceiling, murals were very fashionable and often included in commercial spaces. Some of the greatest buildings of that era—the Empire State Building, Radio City Musical Hall, the Chrysler Building—all boast fantastic murals. In 2014, the lobby mural was refurbished to reflect its original splendor. Sherry-Netherland’s highly decorated elevators are modeled after those from the Vanderbilt Mansion. In addition, there are classical friezes rescued from the Vanderbilt mansion one block south where Bergdorf Goodman now stands, ornate mirrors, and crystal chandeliers.

ENTER RESIDENCE #2307

You are invited to visit this super special triple mint, tastefully renovated one-bedroom, one- and one-halfbath apartment now available at the Sherry-Netherland. The over one thousand square foot co-op is well-priced with over $1,000,000 reduction. This is a “must-see.”

In addition to the size of this suite, which is extremely generous, it is the New York skyline views that really set it apart. It offers a very classically elegant and sophisticated ambience with original architectural details like the decorative fireplace in the living room. It feels very glamorous, but at the same time, very comfortable. The classic styling and its art deco touches make for a very authentic sense of place.

The new renovations in the apartment incorporate the building’s historical elements, such as coffered ceilings, intricate wood parquet floors, custom lighting, closets galore, and a distinctive barrel-vaulted entrance foyer. In addition, the apartment features windowed marble baths, a decorative fireplace, and a washer/dryer.

The Amenities

Enjoy all the services and conveniences of a 5-star hotel in one of New York’s premiere landmarks. Many extras begin with twice-daily housekeeping with an evening turn-down service, a monthly window cleaning service, concierge services, a 24-hour attendant, and valet parking. Also included are a fitness center, a beauty salon and barbershop, and white-glove room service from Harry Cipriani restaurant; if you prefer to dine in person, residents receive a 20-person discount. Pets are allowed with board approval. Asking price: $1,775,000.

For more information on residence #2307 at the Sherry-Netherland, visit Fox Residential Group at foxresidential.com