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SOLD FOR $8,500,000

· Closed March 2, 2022

1045 5TH Avenue #PH
Closed For Sale Co-op

$8,500,000

1045 5TH Avenue #PH

Upper East Side, Manhattan

MLS® #RLS10886561

RLS at REBNY

Listing by Sotheby's International Realty, Inc.

4

Bedrooms

5.5

Baths

N/A

Sq. Ft.

1965

Year Built

Quick Summary

Bedrooms 4
Bathrooms 5 full, 1 half
Lot Size 4,400 sq ft
Year Built 1965
Ownership Co-op
Maintenance $14,994/mo
Neighborhood Upper East Side
Floor 15 of 15

Property Highlights

  • Views: Park Greenbelt
  • Exposure: East,North,South,West facing
  • Outdoor Space: Balcony

Property Details

Type Co-op
Ownership Stock Cooperative
Total Rooms 10
Baths 4 Full, 1 Half
Floor 15 of 15
View Park Greenbelt
Exposure East,North,South,West
Cooling Central Air
Pets Yes
Year Built 1965
Lot Size 4,400 sq ft
Parcel # 1497-0073-01045-000-00000PH

Description

Direct views of Central Park are mesmerizing throughout this exceptional duplex Penthouse. Situated above the tree line, the residence comprises the 15th and 16th floors, with additional space on the 17th floor. Each floor is graced with dazzling western views through 40 feet of floor to ceiling windows with glassed terraces directly overlooking Central Park. The view encompasses the Jacqueline Onassis reservoir with the carpet of Central Park's plush greenery laid out at your feet and continues south and north as far as the eye can see. The breathtaking views are matched only by the open and generous interior space which is a clean palate awaiting your vision. The apartment is a white box and is ready for your architect to create a one of a kind custom residence. Plans have been designed which provide for 3/4 bedrooms, a luxurious master suite, an expansive eat-in kitchen, three fireplaces and terraces galore and can be made available for review. 1045 Fifth Avenue located on the Museum Mile of Fifth Avenue is a full-service cooperative with a distinctive glass façade. Built in 1967, the builder presented this PH trophy apartment as a gift to his wife where they resided throughout their lives. Originally built with 25 apartments, there are currently 12 private residences. Pied a terre permitted.

Features & Amenities

Interior Features

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

Exterior Features

Balcony Balcony

Building Information

Total Units 12
Stories 15

Financial Details

Maintenance $14,994/mo
Original Price $12,000,000
Sale Price $8,500,000
Previous Price $10,500,000

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

325

Median Asking Price

$1.35M

Median $/Sqft

$1,516

Avg Days on Market

N/A

New This Week

26

Price Reduced

25%

Sold (30 Days)

29

Median Sale Price

$1.37M

Live data from RLS at REBNY • Updated 4/8/26, 11:42 PM EST

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1045 5TH Avenue #PH, Upper East Side, New York County

Floor Plans

Floor Plan
Floor Plan
MLS® ID: RLS10886561
First Listed: 6/17/2021
Price Changed: 3/21/2022
Closed: 3/2/2022
Contract Date: 6/17/2021

Listing Courtesy of Sotheby's International Realty, Inc. - Serena Boardman

Listing Contact: (212) 606-7611

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