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SOLD FOR $2,550,000

Listed at $2,795,000 · Sold 8.8% below asking · Closed September 10, 2024

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Closed For Sale Co-op

$2,795,000

$1,165 per sq ft

870 5th Avenue #18-C

Upper East Side, Manhattan

MLS® #RLS10985336

RLS at REBNY

Listing by The Agency Brokerage

3

Bedrooms

4.5

Baths

2,400

Sq. Ft.

1949

Year Built

Quick Summary

Bedrooms 3
Bathrooms 4 full, 1 half
Living Area 2,400 sq ft
Year Built 1949
Ownership Co-op
Maintenance $7,115.36/mo
Neighborhood Upper East Side
Floor 18 of 20

Property Highlights

  • Views: City
  • Exposure: East,North,South facing
  • Outdoor Space: Terrace

Property Details

Type Co-op
Ownership Stock Cooperative
Total Rooms 6
Baths 3 Full, 1 Half
Floor 18 of 20
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Exposure East,North,South
Pets Yes
Cross Street East 68th Street/East 69th Street
Year Built 1949
Living Area 2,400 sq ft
Structure Type HighRise
Block/Lot 1383/1

Description

Experience stately living and timeless grandeur at 870 Fifth Avenue with this magnificent, sprawling three bedroom, three and a half bath apartment on the Gold Coast of Fifth Avenue. Perched like an aerie high above on the 18th floor of a gracious white glove building, this residence boasts an elegance and grace that stands in stark contrast to today’s cramped cookie-cutter apartments. Enter into a large and gracious gallery ideal for displaying your priceless art, and which leads directly into the massive corner living room featuring a decorative fireplace, and sweeping vistas of the southern and eastern skylines and drowning in sunlight. The oversized formal dining room, featuring eastern and northern exposures, helps make this home ideal for those who relish being gracious hosts. The dining room leads to a third bedroom/study, complete with original wood-paneling and its own private en suite bath. Whether you wish to retire to the great room for group entertaining or repair to the study for a quiet brandy, this home suits every entertainer’s whim and need. The bedroom wing features a split layout with unparalleled size, grandeur, and closet space, and each of the two massive bedrooms suites feature en suite baths and their own access points to the balcony that runs the entire length of the grand apartment. The primary suite also features direct access to the terrace, large enough for a seating area, and featuring amazing views of Central Park to the south and west. Storage abounds with numerous closets, multiple walk-in closets, and additionally a large storage unit trades with the sale. A guest’s powder room in the gallery, and the ability to add W/D round out the space. The option to restore this home to its original grandeur, or completely transform it to your more modern aesthetic make this the perfect opportunity for those wishing to paint their vision on a truly spectacular canvas.

Built in 1949, 870 Fifth Avenue is one of the premier, white-glove buildings on the Gold Coast of Fifth Avenue, and is the epitome of sophisticated Upper East Side living. Shareholders enjoy the gracious staff, full-time doorman and concierge service, live-in super, a magnificent Art Deco lobby with a private garden, crowning roof deck with sweeping panoramic views, a renovated and well-appointed gym, renovated laundry room, bike room, and dedicated storage for every unit. Pets are allowed, Pied-a-Terre purchases are permitted, the building allows up to 50% financing, and a 3% Flip Tax is paid by the Purchaser.

The prime location does not get any better with the most elegant shops and charming cafes which line Madison Avenue. The 5th Avenue Express and Local bus are right across the street, as well as the 66th Street crosstown bus direct to Lincoln Center. The closest subway is the 6 Train on 68th Street and Lexington.The proximity to Central Park, the most famous Museums, elegant restaurants and the legendary Madison Avenue shopping make this location one of the finest of New York City. Please note that there is a monthly assessment of $2024.92 through January 2024.

Features & Amenities

Interior Features

Kitchen Window Pantry Building Washer Dryer Install Allowed Common Area

Exterior Features

Building Storage Juliet Balcony Terrace

Building Information

Stories 20
Structure HighRise

Financial Details

Maintenance $7,115.36/mo
Sale Price $2,550,000

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

$1.29M

Median $/Sqft

$1,426

Avg Days on Market

N/A

New This Week

20

Price Reduced

23%

Sold (30 Days)

35

Median Sale Price

$1.39M

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870 5th Avenue #18-C, Upper East Side, New York County • Near East 68th Street/East 69th Street

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MLS® ID: RLS10985336
First Listed: 10/17/2023
On Market: 10/16/2023
Price Changed: 10/17/2023
Closed: 9/10/2024
Contract Date: 10/16/2023

Listing Courtesy of The Agency Brokerage - Jed Lewin

Listing Contact: (212) 235-1123

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