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SOLD FOR $12,500,000

· Closed July 12, 2013

956 5TH Avenue #12AB
Closed For Sale Co-op

$12,500,000

956 5TH Avenue #12AB

Upper East Side, Manhattan

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MLS® #RLS10089793

RLS at REBNY

Listing by Brown Harris Stevens Residential Sales LLC

4

Bedrooms

5

Baths

N/A

Sq. Ft.

1926

Year Built

Quick Summary

Bedrooms 4
Bathrooms 5
Year Built 1926
Ownership Co-op
Maintenance $10,344/mo
Neighborhood Upper East Side

Property Highlights

  • Exposure: East,North,South,West facing
  • Style: Prewar architecture
  • Character: Pre-war building (1926)

Property Details

Type Co-op
Ownership Stock Cooperative
Total Rooms 10
Baths null Full
Exposure East,North,South,West
Pets Yes
Year Built 1926
Architectural Style Prewar

Listing History

Event Date Price Change
Listed May 21, 2013 $12,800,000 -
Currently May 15, 2026 $12,500,000 -2.3%

Description

Located in the most desirable area of Fifth Avenue this home could be exactly what you've been looking and waiting for. On a high floor with picture postcard views across Central Park are ten exceptional rooms longing to be joined again to create a stunning, full floor apartment with four exposures.

The western portion of the floor is presently configured as six rooms. The living room has a beautiful mantle with a gas fireplace (that can be converted back to wood burning). The north and west windows provide views past the Metropolitan Museum of Art all the way to the George Washington Bridge. The dining room has the same jaw dropping exposure looking towards the legendary buildings on Central Park West; the Dakota, San Remo and Beresford. Gleaming, original herringbone hardwood floors and deep crown and baseboard moldings accentuate the space. The library and bedrooms are tucked on the north and east side of the home with a lovely streetscape below and a beautiful Candela building across the way. An eat-in kitchen can be configured from the original and the pantry is more than large enough to accommodate all your storage needs.

The eastern apartment is bright and airy with three exposures. Presently configured as four rooms this portion of the original home was two bedrooms and three staff rooms. It also has the makings of a luxurious, private sanctuary of a master suite with north, east and south exposures.

One of the most impressive, smaller luxury buildings on Fifth Avenue this 1926, 15 story, limestone-clad structure has been a cooperative since 1956. Designed in an Italian-Renaissance-palazzo style is truly elegant and one of the finest examples of this architecture in the city. The building has exemplary full-service with both doormen and elevator operators.

Building Information

Financial Details

Maintenance $10,344/mo
Original Price $12,800,000
Previous Price $12,800,000

The Upper East Side remains the gold standard for classic New York elegance. Known for 'Museum Mile' and its low-traffic, 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

340

Median Asking Price

$1.64M

Median $/Sqft

$1,498

Avg Days on Market

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New This Week

20

Price Reduced

28%

Sold (30 Days)

0

Median Sale Price

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956 5TH Avenue #12AB, Upper East Side, New York County

Floor Plans

Floor Plan 1

Building Information

Official NYC property records for this building

1925
Year Built
101 years old
15
Floors
22
Residential Units
R10
Zoning District
Elevator Apartments Historic District: Upper East Side Historic District

Tax & Assessment

Assessed Value: $8,059,500
Land Value: $2,020,500
Exemptions: $21,600

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

Lot Area: 4,760 SF
Building Area: 57,728 SF
Built FAR: 12.13
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 $10,344 per month. Confirm the exact amount with the listing broker before making an offer.

This property has 4 bedrooms and 5 full bathrooms.

According to MLS records, the building was constructed in 1926, making it approximately 100 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: RLS10089793
First Listed: 5/21/2013
Price Changed: 8/31/2015
Closed: 7/12/2013
Contract Date: 4/17/2013

Listing Courtesy of Brown Harris Stevens Residential Sales LLC - Nancy Elias

Listing Contact: (212) 906-9275

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