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SOLD FOR $850,000

· Closed September 16, 2013

1270 5TH Avenue #5S
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Closed For Sale Co-op

$850,000

1270 5TH Avenue #5S

East Harlem, Manhattan

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MLS® #RLS10002235

RLS at REBNY

Listing by Brown Harris Stevens Residential Sales LLC

2

Bedrooms

2

Baths

N/A

Sq. Ft.

1959

Year Built

Quick Summary

Bedrooms 2
Bathrooms 2
Year Built 1959
Ownership Co-op
Maintenance $1,137/mo
Neighborhood East Harlem

Property Highlights

  • Exposure: West facing

Property Details

Type Co-op
Ownership Stock Cooperative
Total Rooms 4
Baths null Full
Exposure West
Pets Yes
Cross Street EAST 108 STREET and EAST 109 STREET
Year Built 1959
Parcel # 1614-0001-01270-000-000005S

Description

YOU ARE IN LUCK-the perfect wreck has just been listed!!! Here is your rare opportunity to buy an apartment where every room has spectacular views of Central Park and the beautiful Pond from huge picture windows that frame the view and from where you can watch the seasons change.

This apartment is presently configured as a two bedroom, kitchen and Living Room with 1.5 baths with lots of beautiful natural light. The entire apartment awaits your special taste and touch as it is in need of a gut renovation.

The building has a garage, storage and laundry facilities. The allowable financing is 80%, the tax deduction is 47% and the utilities are included in the already low maintenance charges of $1136 per month. The asking price is $895,000. The Flip Tax is $20 per share payable by the seller.

Building Information

Building null
Total Units 201
Stories 14

Financial Details

Maintenance $1,137/mo
Original Price $895,000
Previous Price $895,000

East Harlem, also known as El Barrio, is a neighborhood rich in culture, art, and history. Known for its vibrant murals and the historic La Marqueta, the area features a growing number of new residential developments alongside historic buildings. The real estate market offers some of Manhattan's most accessible price points, featuring a mix of historic walk-up cooperatives, value-driven HDFC units, and a surge of new luxury condominium developments that offer modern amenities and easy access to the Upper East Side.

East Harlem Live Market Data

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Active Listings

49

Median Asking Price

$750K

Median $/Sqft

$873

Avg Days on Market

N/A

New This Week

2

Price Reduced

47%

Sold (30 Days)

3

Median Sale Price

$765K

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1270 5TH Avenue #5S, East Harlem, New York County • Near EAST 108 STREET and EAST 109 STREET

MLS® ID: RLS10002235
First Listed: 2/5/2013
Price Changed: 3/28/2013
Closed: 9/16/2013

Listing Courtesy of Brown Harris Stevens Residential Sales LLC - Carole Caine

Listing Contact: (212) 906-9224

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