303 Park Ave #1919, New York, NY 10022

Every great New York story starts with a building, and this one starts in 1931 on Park Avenue. Residence 1919 at the Waldorf Astoria Residences is a corner two-bedroom, two-and-a-half-bath home with 1,973 square feet. Its windows look out over the dome of St. Bartholomew's Church and the landscaped courtyards below. Then Roche Bobois got hold of it. The result is a home with real personality. Walk in and you'll see a long entry gallery with herringbone floors and rich, textured walls. At the end of it, the living room opens up. A gold-leaf ceiling glows above deep claret trim, honey-toned walls inlaid with fine gold detail, and an arched brass mirror that catches the light. The plush sofas and velvet chairs make it easy to sit down and stay. A dining area with an oval table sits just beside it, so hosting feels natural. The galley kitchen looks like a jewel box. Pearlescent shell tile, oversized marble slabs, and glossy cabinetry surround a gas cooktop and Gaggenau hood. Down the hall, one bedroom is wrapped in a bold wave-pattern wallpaper with deep blue trim. The primary suite is softer, with a glowing ceiling, big windows, and a cozy sitting chair. The primary bath has marble walls, a freestanding soaking tub, and a patterned mosaic floor. A long walk-in closet with custom walnut shelving leads to a dressing area with its own vanity. Roche Bobois turned a classic Waldorf address into a home with a story of its own, and you can move right in.