765 Park Avenue

Completed in 1927, it was designed by the pre-eminent apartment block architect of his era, Rosario Candela (1890-1953). The white-glove cooperative is recognized by its distinctive brick and limestone-detailed facade. The apartments are large, expensive and all feature ceilings of at least 10.5 feet. Among its many notable occupants include John Vernou Bouvier Jr., (1865-1948) grandfather of Jackie Kennedy, who divided his between here and Lasata at East Hampton.