Built in 1930 by the renowned Pre-war architect Rosario Candela, 1040 Fifth Avenue offers the highest standard of refined luxury living.  This rarely available high floor apartment has large, wide windows overlooking Central Park, the Met's Temple of Dendur and the Reservoir.  Upon entering this light-soaked eleven room apartment from a private elevator landing, a central gallery opens to a perfectly proportioned corner living room with wood-burning fireplace, library with wood-burning fireplace, and a grand dining room with planting terrace.  A long gallery hallway leads to the private quarters, comprised of four bedrooms with en suite bathrooms.  The master bedroom occupies a corner room and has an elegant terrace with glorious views of Central Park.  This sophisticated apartment is completed with a spacious eat-in kitchen, pantry, family room, and two staff rooms each with a private bathroom.