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LOCATION
Address: 575 Park Avenue #1103
City: New York
State: New York
Zip Code: 10065
Nation: United States
STATUS
Type: Residence
Status: Built
TECHNICAL DATA
Date(s): 1983
Site Area:
Floor Area: 2 beds, 2 baths, 1,250 ft² (116.1 m²)
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PROFESSIONAL TEAM
Client: Michael J Floersheim and Dr. Yonat Floersheim-Sachar
Architect: Paul Rudolph
Associate Architect:
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SUPPLIERS
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Subcontractor(s):
Floersheim / Strauss Residence
The project consists of the interior renovation of unit #1103 in an existing 16-story co-op apartment building.
575 Park Avenue, better known as The Beekman, was designed by George F. Pelham. It was constructed in 1927 in a romantic Italian Renaissance style. It was converted to a cooperative building in 1969 and has roughly 129 modern apartments today.
The client, Michael J Floersheim (1938-1992) is an international commodities trader, investor and philanthropist with his wife, Dr. Yonat Floersheim-Sachar who is a obstetrician-gynecologist and studied medicine at the University of Zurich in Switzerland.
The project design includes original lighting designed by Rudolph and manufactured by Modulightor.
Mr. Floersheim passes away on September 20, 1992 at his home in Zurich, Switzerland.
Judith Grubman purchases the unit on October 01, 1999.
On October 25, 2004 the residence sold to Susan V. Berresford for $670,000 USD.
On January 27, 2010 the residence sold to Luis Delgado and Cora Capriles De Delgado for $1,319,500 USD.
On August 31, 2010 a permit application is filed by Michael J. Formica of MJF Architecture, PC to make interior alterations to the apartment. The contractor is Park Avenue Interiors, Inc. The project is completed and signed off on March 06, 2013.
DRAWINGS - Design Drawings / Renderings
DRAWINGS - Construction Drawings
DRAWINGS - Shop Drawings
PHOTOS - Project Model
PHOTOS - During Construction
PHOTOS - Completed Project
PHOTOS - Current Conditions
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