Not everyone who lives in wishes to live in a supertall tower stretching 1,000 feet into the sky. So, for those who prefer to keep their feet closer to terra firma, there’s this chic, 13-room, designer-done duplex maisonette at the legendary apartment house on Central Park West.

A private exterior entrance tucked into the 12-story Second French Empire-style building’s stout-columned portico opens to a sprawling layout that spans roughly 4,200 square feet with ceilings that soar to 15 feet in some rooms. The residence’s cosmopolitan glamour, courtesy of the French interior designer Jean-Louis Deniot, showcases custom millwork, an array of rare marbles, and artful modern lighting. Indeed, every nook and cranny is a thoughtful balance of comfort and refined elegance.

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