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SOLD FOR $20,500,000

· Closed March 17, 2023

944 5th Avenue #9
Closed For Sale Co-op

$20,500,000

944 5th Avenue #9

Upper East Side, Manhattan

MLS® #RLS10837257

RLS at REBNY

Listing by Compass

4

Bedrooms

6.5

Baths

N/A

Sq. Ft.

1925

Year Built

Quick Summary

Bedrooms 4
Bathrooms 6 full, 1 half
Year Built 1925
Ownership Co-op
Maintenance $19,283/mo
Neighborhood Upper East Side
Floor 9 of 14

Property Highlights

  • Style: Prewar architecture
  • Climate Control: Central Air
  • Character: Pre-war building (1925)

Property Details

Type Co-op
Ownership Stock Cooperative
Total Rooms 10
Baths 5 Full, 1 Half
Floor 9 of 14
Cooling Central Air
Pets Yes
Cross Street East 75th Street/East 76th Street
Year Built 1925
Architectural Style Prewar
Block/Lot 1390/3

Description

Magnificent full floor apartment offered at 944 Fifth Avenue. This high floor residence boasts 70' frontage of sweeping Central Park views. maintained in pristine condition, the apartment lends itself to entertaining with a private elevator landing, central foyer that leads to a large, square dining room and a stunning oversized living room with three picture windows framing Central Park. Originally a five bedroom, the apartment is currently laid out as a three bedroom with a gym, two home offices and library. Approximately 5,000 sq ft with ceiling heights over 10' and central a/c throughout. Built in 1925, this 14 story building was designed by architect Nathan Korn in an Italian Renaissance palazzo style. The facade of the building is limestone and the four-story base is eloquently articulated with many fine details. With just one apartment per floor, this white-glove building offers residents the highest levels of service and discretion. - Pied-a-terre Allowed - Guarantors Allowed - Trust Ownership Allowed - Co-Purchasing Allowed - Pets Allowed - In Unit Washer Dryer - 2% Flip Tax - 33% Financing Allowed - Gym In The Building

Features & Amenities

Interior Features

Entrance Foyer Building Washer Dryer Install Allowed Common Area

Appliances

Dryer Washer

Building Information

Stories 14
Style Prewar

Financial Details

Maintenance $19,283/mo
Sale Price $20,500,000
Previous Price $24,500,000

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

309

Median Asking Price

$1.38M

Median $/Sqft

$1,480

Avg Days on Market

N/A

New This Week

6

Price Reduced

23%

Sold (30 Days)

30

Median Sale Price

$1.44M

Live data from RLS at REBNY • Updated 4/1/26, 10:28 AM EST

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944 5th Avenue #9, Upper East Side, New York County • Near East 75th Street/East 76th Street

Floor Plans

Floor Plan
MLS® ID: RLS10837257
First Listed: 12/5/2022
Price Changed: 3/25/2023
Closed: 3/17/2023
Contract Date: 12/6/2022

Listing Courtesy of Compass - Richard Steinberg

Listing Contact: (917) 676-0150

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