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SOLD FOR $1,600,000

Listed at $1,650,000 · Sold 3.0% below asking · Closed December 16, 2021

880 5th Avenue #5C
Closed For Sale Co-op

$1,650,000

880 5th Avenue #5C

Upper East Side, Manhattan

MLS® #RLS10709658

RLS at REBNY

Listing by Spire Group Inc.

1

Bedroom

2.5

Baths

N/A

Sq. Ft.

1948

Year Built

Quick Summary

Bedrooms 1
Bathrooms 2 full, 1 half
Year Built 1948
Ownership Co-op
Maintenance $2,836/mo
Parking Garage
Neighborhood Upper East Side
Floor 5

Property Highlights

  • Views: City, Park Greenbelt
  • Climate Control: Window Units
  • Parking: Private garage

Property Details

Type Co-op
Ownership Stock Cooperative
Total Rooms 4
Baths 1 Full, 1 Half
Floor 5
View City, Park Greenbelt
Cooling Window Units
Pets Yes
Cross Street 69th Street
Year Built 1948
Parking Garage Available
Furnished Furnished
Parcel # 1384-0001-00880-000-000005C

Description

Welcome home to apartment 5C at 880 Fifth Avenue. This immaculately renovated one bedroom, one and one half bathroom home is situated on the 5th floor offering direct picturesque views of Central Park and Fifth Avenue from every room.

Immediately upon entering, the home offers highly coveted views of Central Park and Fifth Avenue. The unit has undergone a pristine gut renovation including extraordinary layout upgrades and stunning custom millwork. There is also the addition of an elegant office space and a well designed cloakroom with an auxiliary door for packages and deliveries. The powder room is complete with a beautiful onyx countertop, custom vanity and satin gold hardware. Additional features include thermal insulated noise reducing windows throughout plus a gorgeous electric fireplace in the living room.

The kitchen has been redesigned and is more spacious than the original standard C-line kitchen. The high design galley style kitchen features stunning handmade cabinetry, exquisite granite countertops, farmhouse style sink, oil rubbed bronze hardware, pantry, Miele cooktop and oven, JennAir microwave, Miele dishwasher and Subzero fridge with freezer. All appliances are in new, pristine like condition.

Through beautiful arched french doors lies the redesigned master bedroom complete with a picture window overlooking Central Park and Fifth Avenue. The bedroom has been designed with a large WIC plus separate linen closet. The master bathroom has two separate custom vanities, gold hardware, a deep soaking tub complete with rain showerhead and marble radiant heated floors.

All furnishings and decor can be included in the sale.

880 Fifth Avenue was designed by renowned architect Emery Roth in 1948. The building was the first building to be completed on Fifth Avenue after World War II and the last building to be designed by Roth.

White-glove services include: 24 Hour doorman and concierge, elevator attendant, state-of-the-art fitness center including pilates studio, a storage bin, on-site 24 hour attended parking garage (available at a preferred rate for shareholders), a lovely lobby with garden to greet you upon entering the property and daily mail delivery.

Fifty percent financing is permitted. Pied-a-terres and small dogs allowed.

Features & Amenities

Interior Features

Common Area

Financial Details

Maintenance $2,836/mo
Sale Price $1,600,000

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

324

Median Asking Price

$1.45M

Median $/Sqft

$1,513

Avg Days on Market

N/A

New This Week

37

Price Reduced

26%

Sold (30 Days)

30

Median Sale Price

$1.48M

Live data from RLS at REBNY • Updated 4/12/26, 5:43 AM EST

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880 5th Avenue #5C, Upper East Side, New York County • Near 69th Street

Floor Plans

Floor Plan
MLS® ID: RLS10709658
First Listed: 4/7/2021
Price Changed: 8/6/2021
Closed: 12/16/2021
Contract Date: 4/7/2021

Listing Courtesy of Spire Group Inc. - Taylor Cohen

Listing Contact: (908) 752-0233

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