1255 5th Avenue #3-CDE
MLS® #RLS10667003
Listing by Compass
4
Bedrooms
3.5
Baths
3,042
Sq. Ft.
1925
Year Built
Quick Summary
Property Highlights
- Exposure: North,West facing
- Outdoor Space: Terrace
- Style: Prewar architecture
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Description
ARCHITECTURALLY STUNNING LOFT SPACE ON UPSCALE FIFTH AVENUE WITH FRONT-ROW VIEWS OF CENTRAL PARK!
A Fifth Avenue Rarity
SIX OVERSIZED PARK FACING WINDOWS invite abundance of natural light to stream through. When light and view come together inside an impressive space, a bit of magic happens. Big light, big view and big space meld gloriously, yielding a creative vitality.
This lofty gem with broad 50' CENTRAL PARK VIEWS and soaring 14FT CEILINGS with a TERRACE, was the former home of the great American portrait photographer ANNIE LEIBOVITZ an artist who understood light, creativity and space. All around you is space voluminous, magnificent, stupendous space
OPTIONS APLENTY:
This 4BR 3,042 SF loft has an Extremely Flexible Layout:
It has two wings East and West. There are two levels main floor and mezzanine. There are two entrances, two kitchens, two living rooms, two main bedroom suites and too many great configurations and uses to explore.
Need to RENT OUT the west wing as its own apartment? You can do that.
Want to LIVE/WORK here? That can be explored.
Want to HAVE live-in help or guests in the back apartment? That's a fine option as well.
Want to ENJOY ALL of this glorious condo for yourself? That's just perfect too
1255 Fifth Avenue is a Museum Mile PRE-WAR CONDOMINIUM CLASSIC. Built in 1925, this handsome building proudly faces Conservatory Gardens and Meer Lake in Central Park. The building has 52 apartments on eight floors. It offers a landscaped roof garden, exercise room, a beloved live-in super, 24-hour doorman, washer/dryer on each floor, private storage rooms, a bike room and easy access to transportation (buses and 2, 3 and 6 trains).
If a front row seat to Central Park and a big, soulful, flexible pre-war condo are your priorities, then this rare, famed, loft secret gem is your perfect place. Welcome!
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About Upper East Side
View All Upper East Side ListingsThe 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
View NeighborhoodActive Listings
330
Median Asking Price
$1.75M
Median $/Sqft
$1,532
Avg Days on Market
N/A
New This Week
24
Price Reduced
30%
Sold (30 Days)
30
Median Sale Price
$1.50M
Live data from RLS at REBNY • Updated 4/15/26, 11:11 AM EST
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Location
1255 5th Avenue #3-CDE, Upper East Side, New York County • Near East 107th Street/East 108th Street
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