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SOLD FOR $4,000,000

· Closed May 29, 2020

969 5TH Avenue #15th Floor
Closed For Sale Co-op

$4,000,000

969 5TH Avenue #15th Floor

Upper East Side, Manhattan

MLS® #RLS10617568

RLS at REBNY

Listing by Sotheby's International Realty, Inc.

3

Bedrooms

2.5

Baths

N/A

Sq. Ft.

1925

Year Built

Quick Summary

Bedrooms 3
Bathrooms 3 full, 1 half
Lot Size 2,567 sq ft
Year Built 1925
Ownership Co-op
Maintenance $10,745/mo
Neighborhood Upper East Side
Floor 15 of 16

Property Highlights

  • Views: City, Park Greenbelt
  • Style: Prewar architecture
  • Character: Pre-war building (1925)

Property Details

Type Co-op
Ownership Stock Cooperative
Total Rooms 6
Baths 2 Full, 1 Half
Floor 15 of 16
View City, Park Greenbelt
Pets Yes
Year Built 1925
Architectural Style Prewar
Lot Size 2,567 sq ft

Listing History

Event Date Price Change
Listed Dec 13, 2019 $4,950,000 -
Currently Apr 22, 2026 $4,000,000 -19.2%

Description

This private-floor home in one of Fifth Avenue's premier fully-staffed boutique (only 12 residences) prewar buildings offers panoramic and unobstructed Central Park and skyline views from every room. The Fifteenth Floor at 969 Fifth Avenue is a gracious 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath home with a grand double exposure living room, separate dining room, large master bedroom with en-suite bath, eat in kitchen and two additional bedrooms. Features include a wood-burning fireplace, in-unit washer/dryer, through-wall A/C and direct manned elevator access for privacy and security. Oversized arched single-pane windows throughout the residence provide a perfect vantage point for the changing seasons of Central Park, the Metropolitan Museum, landmarked buildings of Central Park West including the Dakota and Beresford, and the Northern horizon all the way to the George Washington Bridge. 969 Fifth Avenue is perfectly situated on 5th Avenue and 78th Street, one of the very best blocks in the city. ‘The Henry Cook Block' located between 78th – 79th Street and Fifth – Madison Avenues is the last remaining stretch on Fifth Avenue with all of its original landmarked low-rise mansions intact, thus affording the apartment uniquely open views to both the West and North. Please note that certain photos (where indicated) have been virtually staged and alternate floor plans have been provided for illustrative purposes. A 3% flip tax is payable by purchaser.

Features & Amenities

Interior Features

Separate Formal Dining Room Entrance Foyer Eat In Kitchen Building Washer Dryer Install Allowed Common Area

Building Information

Total Units 12
Stories 16
Style Prewar

Financial Details

Maintenance $10,745/mo
Original Price $4,950,000
Sale Price $4,000,000

The Upper East Side remains the gold standard for classic New York elegance. Known for 'Museum Mile' and its low-traffic, 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

341

Median Asking Price

$1.55M

Median $/Sqft

$1,546

Avg Days on Market

N/A

New This Week

28

Price Reduced

25%

Sold (30 Days)

34

Median Sale Price

$1.50M

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Location

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969 5TH Avenue #15th Floor, Upper East Side, New York County

Floor Plans

Floor Plan
Floor Plan
Floor Plan

Building Information

Official NYC property records for this building

1925
Year Built
101 years old
16
Floors
12
Residential Units
R10
Zoning District
Elevator Apartments Historic District: Upper East Side Historic District

Tax & Assessment

Assessed Value: $4,972,500
Land Value: $670,500
Exemptions: $0

Note: Individual unit taxes may differ. Verify current tax bills with NYC DOF.

Lot Area: 2,567 SF
Building Area: 35,815 SF
Built FAR: 13.95
Allowed FAR: 10

Source: NYC PLUTO (Primary Land Use Tax Lot Output), NYC Department of City Planning (data.cityofnewyork.us)

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about this property

The current listed monthly maintenance are $10,745 per month. Confirm the exact amount with the listing broker before making an offer.

This property has 3 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms and 1 half bathroom.

According to MLS records, the building was constructed in 1925, making it approximately 101 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.

Pet policy requires confirmation with the listing broker.

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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(917) 416-7433
MLS® ID: RLS10617568
First Listed: 12/13/2019
Closed: 5/29/2020
Contract Date: 12/13/2019

Listing Courtesy of Sotheby's International Realty, Inc. - Alexander Novack

Listing Contact: (212) 606-7605

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