A Park Avenue mansion that was home to Canada’s consul general and used for official functions is on the market for $9.5 million.
“Governments are becoming more strategic in managing their property portfolios,” said Douglas Elliman’s Thomas Aabo, who is co-listing the property with Elliman’s Erin Boisson Aries. “With the change in diplomatic requirements, some assets are no longer suitable for official functions. This beautiful co-op residence is an excellent opportunity for a private buyer to acquire a high quality property at attractive prices.”
A new owner will get a great piece of property.
“The building is known for its pleasing layouts and number of rooms – and this apartment is on a coveted top floor, meaning it gets great light, all in a perfect location near Central Park. It’s just one of those precious co-ops on Park Avenue with all the right features,” added Boisson Aries.
The pair also replicated the Canadian government at 111 W. 57th St. purchase, which caused a stir when property records revealed the owner to be “His Majesty the King in Right of Canada, represented by the Minister of Foreign Affairs”.
Was King Charles buying a crash pad on Billionaires Row? Well, no. As a member of the British Commonwealth, the king is Canada’s head of state, and his name appears everywhere, including on New York City property records.
“His name was used in the legal documentation. It’s a function of Canada to be a constitutional monarchy,” Robert McCubbing, senior trade commissioner and director of trade and investment at the Consulate General of Canada in New York, previously told The Post.
Park Avenue Park is on the 12th floor. It’s in a classic antebellum building designed by JER Carpenter in 1917 – and comes with 11-foot ceilings, herringbone walnut floors, large windows and plenty of storage.
Built for entertaining, the home features a formal dining room that can seat 18 for dinner. There is also a commercial kitchen and a butler’s pantry, as well as a staff office, storage and a laundry room. The house opens into a foyer that leads to a library/den.
A separate wing contains the four en-suite bedrooms and walk-in closets. Two of the bedrooms are corner units.
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