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SOLD FOR $1,850,000

· Closed May 11, 2022

891 PARK Avenue #3
Closed For Sale Co-op

$1,850,000

$1,028 per sq ft

891 PARK Avenue #3

Upper East Side, Manhattan

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MLS® #RLS10770575

RLS at REBNY

Listing by Douglas Elliman Real Estate

3

Bedrooms

3.5

Baths

1,800

Sq. Ft.

1931

Year Built

Quick Summary

Bedrooms 3
Bathrooms 3 full, 1 half
Living Area 1,800 sq ft
Year Built 1931
Ownership Co-op
Maintenance $4,232/mo
Neighborhood Upper East Side
Floor 3 of 15

Property Highlights

  • Exposure: East,South,West facing
  • Style: Prewar architecture
  • Character: Pre-war building (1931)

Property Details

Type Co-op
Ownership Stock Cooperative
Total Rooms 6
Baths 2 Full, 1 Half
Floor 3 of 15
Exposure East,South,West
Pets Yes
Cross Street EAST 78 STREET and EAST 79 STREET
Year Built 1931 (New)
Living Area 1,800 sq ft
Architectural Style Prewar
Parcel # 1413-0004-00891-000-0000003

Description

Park Avenue perfection in your very own full floor two bedroom convertible three. As you exit the elevator to your private landing its difficult not to be enamored by the charm of the building. A grand foyer leads you into the Park Avenue facing living room with wood burning fireplace and sun-drenched tree lined windows. Beautiful oak herringbone floors run throughout, and beamed ceilings are just the perfect pre-war touch. Conveniently located in this great room is your dining room which also allows for a wonderful Park Avenue view. The large room can easily accommodate a table for 12. A recently renovated windowed kitchen features top of the line appliances and plenty of space to prepare the largest of feasts. As you make your way down the gracious corridor to the bedroom wing you can't help but feel like you are truly in a home. Before arriving at your destination you conveniently pass the laundry room with vented washer/dryer and utility closet. You will also find a powder room next door. The oversized primary bedroom features three closets and is pin drop quiet. Here you will also find a marble clad en-suite bathroom. The very spacious second bedroom with en-suite bathroom can be found in this wing of the home as well. Currently configured as a TV room a third bedroom or home office can easily be configured in the home just by adding a wall and door.
Yearly taxes are a total of $18,012.60 ($1,501/month) which is charged twice a year. Once in June and once in December. This amount is in addition to the monthly maintenance of $4,075 (month). Buyer pays 3% flip tax. The maximum allowable financing for the building is 50%.

891 Park Avenue, an elegant Art Deco building, built in 1931 was designed by Architect, Arthur Paul Hess. Its brick fa ade with three story limestone base is graced by a full width terra cotta and iron work balcony at the fourth floor in addition to three individual balconies with terra cotta adornment at the fourteenth floor. In keeping with the building's Art Deco design, a series of geometric patterns adorn the top three floors and are met with an iron work parapet.This intimate 15 story doorman building with a beautifully refined Art Deco lobby, and is comprised of 15 full floor, six-room apartments with private landings. The apartments' high beamed ceilings and wood burning fireplaces further add to the charm of this very special building.Washer/dryers, a pet and pied-a-terres are permitted. Individual storage is provided for each apartment and there is a superintendent on premises.Located on the east side of Park Avenue between 78th and 79th Streets, this much sought-after Lenox Hill location allows convenient access to major transportation and is within a few short blocks of Central Park, the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the Frick Collection, the Asia Society and the Guggenheim Museum, in addition to a multitude of wonderful restaurants and boutiques.
The apartment can be sold furnished.

Features & Amenities

Interior Features

Building Washer Dryer Install Allowed

Appliances

Dryer Washer Dryer Allowed Washer

Building Information

Building null
Total Units 15
Stories 15
Style Prewar

Financial Details

Maintenance $4,232/mo
Sale Price $1,850,000

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

322

Median Asking Price

$1.51M

Median $/Sqft

$1,516

Avg Days on Market

N/A

New This Week

25

Price Reduced

24%

Sold (30 Days)

28

Median Sale Price

$1.40M

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891 PARK Avenue #3, Upper East Side, New York County • Near EAST 78 STREET and EAST 79 STREET

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MLS® ID: RLS10770575
First Listed: 12/7/2021
Price Changed: 12/7/2021
Closed: 5/11/2022
Contract Date: 12/7/2021

Listing Courtesy of Douglas Elliman Real Estate - Michael Lorber

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