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SOLD FOR $7,000,000

· Closed June 20, 2023

857 5TH Avenue #9FL
Closed For Sale Co-op

$7,000,000

$1,842 per sq ft

857 5TH Avenue #9FL

Upper East Side, Manhattan

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MLS® #RLS10859909

RLS at REBNY

Listing by Douglas Elliman Real Estate

4

Bedrooms

5.5

Baths

3,800

Sq. Ft.

1963

Year Built

Quick Summary

Bedrooms 4
Bathrooms 5 full, 1 half
Living Area 3,800 sq ft
Year Built 1963
Ownership Co-op
Maintenance $13,964/mo
Neighborhood Upper East Side
Floor 9 of 21

Property Highlights

  • Exposure: East,South,West facing
  • Outdoor Space: Balcony
  • New Construction: Brand new building

Property Details

Type Co-op
Ownership Stock Cooperative
Total Rooms 10
Baths 4 Full, 1 Half
Floor 9 of 21
Exposure East,South,West
Pets Yes
Cross Street 5 AVENUE and MADISON AVENUE
Year Built 1963 (New)
Living Area 3,800 sq ft

Description

Stunning Central Park and city views from this full-floor residence offering grand proportions with 3-4 bedrooms, 4.5 baths, a double-living room with large terrace overlooking Fifth Avenue, library, formal dining room, oversized windowed kitchen, and a staff room/home office with full bathroom, located on prime Fifth Avenue.

The elevator opens directly into an oversized entry gallery that connects all entertaining rooms, and leads to a magnificent great room featuring picture-perfect direct views of Central Park and New York City's skyline from oversized windows. The spacious great room with working fireplace has a substantial footprint that accommodates a variety of seating arrangements, as well as a corner lounge with stunning skyline vistas, and a large balcony that serves as the perfect backdrop for memorable entertaining. The living room opens seamlessly to a massive library or possible 4th bedroom overlooking Fifth Avenue, which features a wet bar or pantry with sink and ice-maker that could also become a full bathroom.

There is a large south-facing formal dining room adjacent to a windowed chef's kitchen, featuring two refrigerators, two dishwashers, a professional-grade Thermador stove with vented hood, abundant counter space and excellent storage. Off the kitchen sits a convenient staff room or home office with full bathroom and washer-dryer.

A hallway with storage closets leads to the private bedroom wing, showcasing three well-sized bedrooms, each with en suite bathrooms. The bedrooms enjoy sunny, open East and South exposures and excellent closets.

Situated in the heart of the most desired stretch of Fifth Avenue, 857 Fifth Avenue is a boutique coop with an attentive staff that includes full-time doorman, elevator attendants, live-in resident manager. Convenient to the exceptional amenities of Fifth Avenue right outside your door, from Central Park to world-class shopping and dining, art galleries and museums.

There is a 2% flip tax payable by the purchaser.

Features & Amenities

Interior Features

Building Washer Dryer Install Allowed

Exterior Features

Balcony Balcony

Appliances

Washer Dryer Allowed

Building Information

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Total Units 17
Stories 21

Financial Details

Maintenance $13,964/mo
Sale Price $7,000,000

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

318

Median Asking Price

$1.30M

Median $/Sqft

$1,427

Avg Days on Market

N/A

New This Week

17

Price Reduced

23%

Sold (30 Days)

31

Median Sale Price

$1.40M

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857 5TH Avenue #9FL, Upper East Side, New York County • Near 5 AVENUE and MADISON AVENUE

Floor Plans

Floor Plan
MLS® ID: RLS10859909
First Listed: 10/31/2022
Price Changed: 10/31/2022
Closed: 6/20/2023
Contract Date: 10/31/2022

Listing Courtesy of Douglas Elliman Real Estate - Bettina Gochman

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