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SOLD FOR $1,125,000

· Closed July 2, 2025

1270 5TH Avenue #1T
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Closed For Sale Co-op

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$938 per sq ft

1270 5TH Avenue #1T

East Harlem, Manhattan

MLS® #RLS11021142

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Listing by Brown Harris Stevens Residential Sales LLC

3

Bedrooms

2

Baths

1,200

Sq. Ft.

1959

Year Built

Quick Summary

Bedrooms 3
Bathrooms 2
Living Area 1,200 sq ft
Year Built 1959
Ownership Co-op
Maintenance $2,228/mo
Parking Garage
Neighborhood East Harlem
Floor 1 of 14

Property Highlights

  • Views: City
  • Climate Control: Other
  • Parking: Private garage

Property Details

Type Co-op
Ownership Stock Cooperative
Total Rooms 5
Baths 2 Full
Floor 1 of 14
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Cooling Other
Pets Yes
Year Built 1959
Living Area 1,200 sq ft
Parking Garage Available
Structure Type HighRise
Basement Other
Parcel # 1614-0001-01270-000-000001T
Block/Lot 01614/0001

Description

With tree-lined views facing Central Park and Fifth Avenue, this lovingly cared for peaceful and spacious 3 BD 2 BA home sits a half story above lobby level. Elegant entryway leads to large combined living/dining room. Huge eat-in windowed kitchen with cork flooring and teak butcher block counters. Gracious proportions, custom window treatments, ample closet and storage space all around. Third bedroom could be configured as formal dining room. 2 impeccable classic marble baths, primary with glass-walled walk in shower.

1270 5th Avenue is a well-run and financially sound pet friendly full-service Museum Mile cooperative featuring 24 hr doorman, live-in super, laundry room, private storage, bike room and garage (waitlist). Easy access to buses 2, 3 and 6 trains. 1270 5th faces the northern section of Central Park, the area undergoing the largest and most ambitious restoration in the park's history. The $160M Davis Center, slated to open early 2025, will include a new skating rink, swimming pool, boardwalk and reconnected watercourse.

Features & Amenities

Interior Features

Building In Basement

Exterior Features

Private Outdoor Space Under60 Sqft

Building Information

Total Units 202
Stories 14
Structure HighRise

Financial Details

Maintenance $2,228/mo
Sale Price $1,125,000

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

51

Median Asking Price

$750K

Median $/Sqft

$874

Avg Days on Market

N/A

New This Week

4

Price Reduced

49%

Sold (30 Days)

2

Median Sale Price

$680K

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1270 5TH Avenue #1T, East Harlem, New York County

MLS® ID: RLS11021142
First Listed: 11/13/2024
On Market: 11/13/2024
Closed: 7/2/2025
Contract Date: 11/13/2024

Listing Courtesy of Brown Harris Stevens Residential Sales LLC - Xanthe Tabor

Listing Contact: (212) 521-5701

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