The Benson on Madison Avenue

The Bensons entrance features glass doors under a black and gold canopy, flanked by lantern lights. Above, two balconies with green railings and flower boxes sit below large grid windows on the buildings beige stone facade.

Art Deco-style, white stone high-rise building with geometric detailing, many windows, and a vertical emphasis, situated between two taller, modern buildings. The ground floor hosts shops with clear awnings; the sky is partly cloudy above.

Street scene with tall buildings on both sides, cars driving and parked along the road, pedestrians on the sidewalk, and a bright blue sky with scattered clouds overhead. The mood is lively, with urban architecture prominent in the frame.

Tall beige stone building with large windows and art deco elements, standing between two other structures. The sky is clear and blue, and sunlight highlights the buildings intricate details and setbacks on the upper floors.

A tall stone building with art deco elements and large windows stands among older brick and stone buildings, tree branches framing the scene under a clear blue sky.

Upward view of a multi-story beige building with large rectangular windows in vertical rows. Next to it, partial facades of other modern buildings are visible under a clear blue sky. The lines and angles create a geometric, symmetrical effect.

A beige stone building with black balcony railings, green shrubs, and a black awning marked 1045. Two glass doors, wall lights, and sidewalk planters with small trees are visible; pedestrians walk along the street under a blue sky.

Several tall urban buildings with varied architectural styles, including brick and beige stone facades, many large windows, balconies, and decorative details. Blue sky with scattered clouds is visible in the background.

Modern lobby with gold chairs by a fireplace, geometric white walls, a hanging pendant light, a bench with pillows near a wood accent wall, stylish black and white doors, and sunlight casting patterned shadows across the space.

A modern, well-lit room is seen through an open door with a diamond-patterned glass. Inside, there is a grand piano by large windows. The hallway has a geometric rug, minimal wall art, and a white umbrella stand with a brown umbrella.

Spacious, bright living room with two white sofas, two blue armchairs, a coffee table with flowers, floor-to-ceiling windows, beige curtains, modern decor, and cityscape views. Neutral tones and wood flooring create a serene, elegant atmosphere.

Modern kitchen with white cabinets, a navy island with barstools, stainless steel appliances, light wood flooring, and a vase of green flowers on the island. Bright natural light streams in from a large window at the far end.

Modern dining room with a large table, ten brown chairs, place settings, and centerpiece flowers. Large abstract blue and white art hangs on the wall. Pendant light above table. Room has tall windows with sheer curtains and connects to a white kitchen.

Spacious modern living room with large windows, sheer curtains, white curved sofa, armchair, round coffee table, and a fireplace. Abstract art hangs above the mantle. Outdoor terrace and city skyline visible through glass doors. Bright, airy atmosphere.

Elegant rooftop terrace with modern black-and-white seating, potted hydrangeas, lit candles, and an ornate railing. Beige stone building on the left, large windows, and a city skyline with tall skyscrapers under a clear blue sky in the background.

Modern gym with treadmills, exercise bikes, rowing machines, weights, medicine balls, and a punching bag. Wooden walls with large mirrors, blue flooring, and a bright grid-patterned ceiling. A bench and sports balls are on the floor in the foreground.

A sunlit modern living room within a prestigious Residential Development New York features two blue armchairs, a marble coffee table with pink tulips, light wood paneling, built-in bookshelves, and an open area with greenery and outdoor seating. The space is bright and inviting, with a minimalist design.

A modern dining room with three tall arched windows, a long table set for twelve, wooden chairs, a sleek rectangular chandelier above, wooden floors, abstract art on the left wall, and a sunset visible outside.

The Benson on Madison Avenue

1045 Madison occupies a prominent site in the core of the storied Upper East Side. Set on the East side of Madison Avenue between 79th and 80th Streets next to the cooperative building that is crowned by the former duplex apartment of Emily Post, other neighbors include landmark buildings designed by McKim, Mead & White and Rosario Candela. Because the building is open to the south, it rises almost as a freestanding tower. With its echelon forms, molded setbacks and chevron carved panels, the building celebrates the elegance of the 1920s Art Deco spirit and with its substantial base, decorative iron railings and shaped spandrels, it projects the glamour of grand apartment living.

Unique details include sculpted parapets around the terrace setbacks, a planter along the top of the base of the facade reminiscent of the Plaza Athénée in Paris and bespoke iron doors inspired by the work of the great French metal artist Edgar Brandt. With expansive windows, ample enfilades creating elegant suites of spaces and three exposures, each apartment reflects a modern-day interpretation of the classic New York mansion in the sky. While the spirit of the design emanates from 1920s Paris, the building is the epitome of New York in the Jazz Age. The proportions, the details and the plans are solid and timeless, with lessons from the best addresses in the city woven into a new and impressive guise.