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· Closed August 3, 2021

870 5th Avenue #8/9C
Closed For Sale Co-op

$1,999,000

870 5th Avenue #8/9C

Upper East Side, Manhattan

MLS® #RLS10027027

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Listing by Compass

1

Bedroom

1.5

Baths

N/A

Sq. Ft.

1949

Year Built

Quick Summary

Bedrooms 1
Bathrooms 2 full, 1 half
Year Built 1949
Ownership Co-op
Maintenance $2,977/mo
Neighborhood Upper East Side

Property Highlights

  • Exposure: West facing
  • Climate Control: Wall Units

Property Details

Type Co-op
Ownership Stock Cooperative
Total Rooms 4
Baths 1 Full, 1 Half
Exposure West
Cooling Wall Units
Pets Yes
Cross Street East 68th Street/East 69th Street
Year Built 1949
Block/Lot 1383/1

Description

Ample One Bedroom Duplex with Central Park Views

Elegant and unique, this large 1-bedroom, 1.5-bathroom home designed by Leopoldo Rosati is situated on the eighth and ninth floors of 870 Fifth Avenue with Western exposures of Central Park in every room.

Entering on the lower floor to a large open foyer with a generous walk-in closet and grand staircase leading to the second floor. A thoughtfully designed powder room sits just off of the entrance and the gallery leads into the adjoining living room all lit by the multiple windows facing Central park. The windowed kitchen, also facing Central Park, is outfitted with a top-of-the line appliances: Miele dishwasher, a Subzero refrigerator, and a Viking range. A dining room with a separate service entrance sits just outside the kitchen completing the lower floor of home 8/9C.

Ascend the elegant staircase to the full-floor master suite graced with Western exposures of Central Park. The floor boasts two walk-in closets and two additional closets. The Botticino Marble master bathroom is replete with a standing shower and separate soaking tub. This floor also has an entrance that can be accessed from the 9th floor elevator.

Adorned in coveted details, ample closets, pristinely finished hardwood floors, this elegantly designed duplex is the ultimate Fifth Avenue home.3% Flip Tax Paid by Buyer (or $45 per share whichever is greater)

870 Fifth Avenue is a 20 story cooperative with an entrance on 68th street. Residents enjoy white-glove service, full-time doorman, landscaped roof deck, resident gym, laundry room and a storage unit in the basement conveys with the apartment. This pet-friendly building is conveniently located in the heart of the Lenox Hill and is in close proximity to Central Park, the Museum Mile, fine dining, boutique shops and all public transportation.

Features & Amenities

Interior Features

Entrance Foyer Building Washer Dryer Install Allowed Common Area New Windows

Building Information

Stories 20

Financial Details

Maintenance $2,977/mo
Sale Price $1,999,000

The Upper East Side remains the gold standard for classic New York elegance. Known for 'Museum Mile' and its quiet, tree-lined streets, the neighborhood offers a refined lifestyle away from the midtown bustle. While famous for its historic cooperatives, the area has seen a recent surge in ultra-luxury new construction condos, particularly along the Second Avenue Subway corridor, making it a top choice for both traditionalists and modern buyers.

Upper East Side Live Market Data

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Active Listings

328

Median Asking Price

$1.75M

Median $/Sqft

$1,532

Avg Days on Market

N/A

New This Week

24

Price Reduced

31%

Sold (30 Days)

34

Median Sale Price

$1.50M

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870 5th Avenue #8/9C, Upper East Side, New York County • Near East 68th Street/East 69th Street

MLS® ID: RLS10027027
First Listed: 10/24/2011
Closed: 8/3/2021
Contract Date: 2/20/2020

Listing Courtesy of Compass - Sofia Falleroni

Listing Contact: (347) 446-9088

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