Milton Coste

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(917) 416-7433
870 5TH Avenue #15E
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Active For Sale Co-op

$2,995,000

870 5TH Avenue #15E

Lenox Hill, Manhattan

MLS® #RLS20031004

RLS at REBNY

Listing by Brown Harris Stevens Residential Sales LLC

4

Bedrooms

4

Baths

N/A

Sq. Ft.

1949

Year Built

Quick Summary

Bedrooms 4
Bathrooms 4
Year Built 1949
Ownership Co-op
Maintenance $8,203/mo
Neighborhood Lenox Hill
Floor 19 of 20

Property Highlights

  • Views: City Lights, City, Panoramic
  • Exposure: East,North,South facing
  • Fireplace: 1 fireplace

Property Details

Type Co-op
Ownership Stock Cooperative
Total Rooms 7
Baths 4 Full
Floor 19 of 20
View City Lights, City, Panoramic
Exposure East,North,South
Cooling Other
Pets Yes
Year Built 1949
Structure Type HighRise
Basement Other
Block/Lot 01383/0001

Listing History

Event Date Price Change
Listed Jun 13, 2025 $3,950,000 -
Price Reduced Mar 13, 2026 $3,395,000 -14.1%
Currently May 4, 2026 $2,995,000 -11.8%

Description

Fifth Ave - Open City Views

This wonderful sun-drenched residence is perfectly situated on the 15th Floor of a full-service white-glove cooperative at the corner of Fifth Avenue and 68th Street. It offers excellent space , and a flexible layout that can be used as either a three or four bedroom home.

An elegant 20 Ft. gallery leads to a gracious and impressive 31 x 15 Ft. living room with open southern exposures and sweeping views of midtown Manhattan. At the far end of the gallery is the oversized corner formal dining room which can easily serve as both a dining room and a library. Adjacent to the dining room is a flexible fourth bedroom with an
en-suite bath that could also be used as a home office. A modernized windowed kitchen completes this wing of the home.

The private bedroom wing of the residence consists of three generous suites, each with an en-suite bathroom. This wing of the home also enjoys wide-open city views, excellent sunlight , and is pin-drop quiet. Each bedroom suite has ample closet and storage space.

Residents of this established cooperative enjoy the highest level of service, privacy and security. There is a wonderful fitness room and building roof terrace for residents. Pets are permitted. The building allows 50% financing and there is a 3% flip tax payable by the purchasers.

Features & Amenities

Interior Features

Building Other Fireplace (1)

Exterior Features

Private Outdoor Space Over60 Sqft

Building Amenities

Storage

Building Information

Building Data View Compliance & Permits
Total Units 94
Stories 20
Structure HighRise

Financial Details

Maintenance $8,203/mo
Original Price $3,950,000
Previous Price $3,395,000

Lenox Hill occupies a residential section of the Upper East Side, defined by proximity to Central Park, major medical institutions (Memorial Sloan Kettering, Weill Cornell, Lenox Hill Hospital), and the Madison Avenue retail corridor. Housing stock ranges from large pre-war cooperatives to modern condominiums with East River and skyline views.

Lenox Hill Live Market Data

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Active Listings

607

Median Asking Price

$1.18M

Median $/Sqft

$1,315

Avg Days on Market

N/A

New This Week

19

Price Reduced

34%

Sold (30 Days)

55

Median Sale Price

$1.29M

Live data from RLS at REBNY • Updated 5/4/26, 1:16 AM EST

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Location

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870 5TH Avenue #15E, Lenox Hill, New York County

Floor Plans

Floor Plan 1

Building Information

Official NYC property records for this building

1949
Year Built
77 years old
20
Floors
94
Residential Units
R10
Zoning District
Elevator Apartments Historic District: Upper East Side Historic District

Tax & Assessment

Assessed Value: $29,266,650
Land Value: $7,785,000
Exemptions: $18,320

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

Lot Area: 17,750 SF
Building Area: 235,448 SF
Built FAR: 13.26
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 $8,203 per month. Confirm the exact amount with the listing broker before making an offer.

This property has 4 bedrooms and 4 full bathrooms.

According to MLS records, the building was constructed in 1949, making it approximately 77 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.

Pets are permitted at this property. Contact the listing broker for weight limits or breed restrictions.

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: RLS20031004
First Listed: 6/13/2025
On Market: 6/13/2025
Price Changed: 3/13/2026
Contract Date: 6/13/2025

Listing Courtesy of Brown Harris Stevens Residential Sales LLC - John Burger

Listing Contact: (212) 906-9274

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