956 5TH Avenue #2A
MLS® #RLS20055204
Listing by Serhant
2
Bedrooms
2
Baths
1,250
Sq. Ft.
1926
Year Built
Quick Summary
Property Highlights
- Exposure: North facing
- Climate Control: Other
- Character: Pre-war building (1926)
Property Details
Listing History
| Event | Date | Price | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Listed | Oct 17, 2025 | $1,200,000 | - |
| Price Reduced | Mar 20, 2026 | $1,150,000 | -4.2% |
| Currently | Apr 23, 2026 | $950,000 | -17.4% |
Description
RARE FIFTH AVENUE MAISONETTE RESIDENTIAL OR MEDICAL USE
Opportunity awaits on Central Park's front row. This approximately 1,240 SF Fifth Avenue maisonette-with private street entrance and full access to a white-glove doorman, elevator cooperative-offers a rare chance to create a bespoke two-bedroom, two-bath residence or reimagine a premium medical office in one of Manhattan's most prestigious prewar addresses.
Currently configured as a professional suite, the space is ready for a full renovation, presenting unlimited design potential. Featuring high ceilings, central air, and a flexible layout, the property combines townhouse privacy with the services of a premier Fifth Avenue building designed by architect Nathan Korn in 1926.
Directly across from Central Park, moments from world-class museums, dining, and Madison Avenue boutiques, this is a rare opportunity to craft an exceptional Park-side lifestyle-or investment-at an exceptional value.
Building Highlights:
Limestone-clad prewar cooperative by Nathan Korn
24-hour doorman, elevator attendants, resident manager
Pets and pied-à-terre permitted
25% financing allowed
Photos are virtually staged, contact listing agent for as-is photos
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About Lenox Hill
View All Lenox Hill ListingsLenox Hill occupies a residential section of the Upper East Side, defined by proximity to Central Park, major medical institutions (Memorial Sloan Kettering, Weill Cornell, Lenox Hill Hospital), and the Madison Avenue retail corridor. Housing stock ranges from large pre-war cooperatives to modern condominiums with East River and skyline views.
Lenox Hill Live Market Data
View NeighborhoodActive Listings
607
Median Asking Price
$1.46M
Median $/Sqft
$1,403
Avg Days on Market
N/A
New This Week
39
Price Reduced
33%
Sold (30 Days)
67
Median Sale Price
$1.32M
Live data from RLS at REBNY • Updated 4/23/26, 7:50 PM EST
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about this property
The current listed monthly maintenance are $6,900 per month. Confirm the exact amount with the listing broker before making an offer.
This property has 2 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms.
The listed interior living area is 1,250 square feet. Verify dimensions independently during due diligence.
According to MLS records, the building was constructed in 1926, making it approximately 100 years old.
This listing is a co-op (stock cooperative). Buyers purchase shares in a corporation rather than real property, and the board must approve all sales.
Pets are permitted at this property: Pets Allowed,Building Pets Allowed Comments:Pets Allowed. Contact the listing broker for weight limits or breed restrictions.
At the current list price of $950,000 for 1,250 sq ft, the asking price per square foot is approximately $760. This figure is for reference only and may differ from appraised or assessed values.
To schedule a private showing, contact Milton Coste at (917) 416-7433 or [email protected]. Per REBNY guidelines effective 2025, a Buyer Representation Agreement is required before a buyer's broker can show you properties. You may attend open houses independently without one.
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