655 Park Avenue

655 Park Avenue is an 11-story apartment building designed in Georgian architectural style located in the Upper East Side Historic District. Its facade combines a limestone base with detailed brick masonry arranged in symmetrical patterns and features varying roof heights across its wings.

The building was constructed in 1924 by architects J.E.R. Carpenter and Mott B. Schmidt, reflecting early 20th-century luxury residential development in Manhattan. It was built during the period when the Upper East Side became established as a preferred neighborhood for wealthy residents.

The building showcases classical Georgian design through its central courtyard garden and balanced proportions facing Park Avenue. These architectural details shape how residents and visitors experience and interact with the surrounding neighborhood.

The building has separate entrances on 67th and 68th Streets, staffed throughout the day by doormen and elevator operators. Visitors should note that this is a private residential building and access may be restricted.

The penthouse is an exclusive duplex residence featuring expansive terrace spaces on the roofs of the building's varying-height wings. This private residence offers unusual outdoor extensions from one of Manhattan's most densely built neighborhoods.

Location: Manhattan

Inception: 1924

Architects: J.E.R. Carpenter, Mott B. Schmidt

Architectural style: Georgian architecture

Floors above the ground: 11

Part of: Upper East Side Historic District

GPS coordinates: 40.76824,-73.96557

Latest update: December 11, 2025 11:01