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641 Fifth Avenue

Olympic Tower,
641 Fifth Avenue

Doorman Condo located in Midtown East, between 51st Street & 52nd Street

$2,301 Avg. price/ft2 Apts. For Sale
$92 Avg. price/ft2 Apts. For Rent
$1,555 Avg. price/ft2 Recent Sales
(past 12 months)
  • Apartments For Sale (18)
  • For Rent (5)
  • Recent Sales (25)
  • All Units in Building (229)
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Overview of Olympic Tower at 641 Fifth Avenue

The 52-story Olympic Tower at 641 Fifth Avenue in Midtown is situated between 51st and 52nd Streets and was developed by Aristotle Onasis. Its 226 apartments are located in the top 29 floors and have large windows that offer expansive views of the Manhattan skyline and St. Patrick’s Cathedral. Residences also feature varied layouts, 9-foot-high ceilings, enclosed kitchens and elegant bathrooms.

Olympic Tower amenities include elevator attendants, 24-hour concierge service, a gym, a barber, a hair salon, a bicycle room, a fitness center, and – in the event of a power outage – emergency electric power. It also is close to the shops and restaurants along Fifth Avenue and such cultural attractions as the Museum of Modern Art. 

Year Built
1975
Apartments
229
Floors
52
Pets: Small pets only
Neighborhood
Min Down
10%
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Amenities

  • Attended Lobby
  • Concierge
  • FT Doorman
  • High-Rise
  • Post War
  • Resident Storage
  • Central AC
  • Garden
  • Health Club
  • Rooftop Terrace
  • Washer/Dryer in building
  • Elevator
  • Mail Room
  • Lounge
  • Fitness Center
  • Outdoor Entertainment Space
  • Courtyard
  • In-Unit Washer/Dryer
  • Bike Room
  • Fireplaces
  • Live-In Superintendent
  • Terraces / Balconies

Shh... Many units sell without being publicly listed.

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Nearby Subways

  1. M
  2. E
at 5th Ave and 53rd 0.08 miles
  1. 6
at Lexington Ave 0.25 miles
  1. B
  2. D
  3. F
at 6th Ave and 51st 0.28 miles
  1. N
  2. Q
  3. R
at 5th Ave and 60th 0.42 miles
  1. 1
at Broadway 0.45 miles
  1. 4
  2. 5
  3. 7
at Madison Ave and 42nd 0.47 miles

Carter’s Review

"Olympic Tower was the city’s first major mixed-use tower in midtown when it was built in 1976 at 641 Fifth Avenue on the northeast corner at 51st Street.

The 52-story building was the first building erected under the city's Special Fifth Avenue Zoning District regulations that were enacted in 1971."
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Pros & Cons

  • Impeccable location
  • Good public transportation
  • Across avenue from Rockefeller Center
  • High-quality retail
  • Large arcade
  • Concierge
  • Floor-to-ceiling windows
  • Pioneering mixed-use building
  • Dazzling views
  • Close to Subway
  • Many apartments
  • No sidewalk landscaping
  • No balconies
  • No roof deck
  • Considerable traffic
  • Many tourists

CityRealty Rating

34
/44
Architecture
+
30
/36
Location
+
16
/39
Features
+
10
Editor’s Points
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90
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  • How is the CityRealty Rating calculated?

    Architecture
    • 30+ remarkable
    • 20-29 distinguished
    • 11-19 average
    • < 11 below average
    Location
    • 27+ remarkable
    • 18-26 distinguished
    • 9-17 average
    • < 9 below average
    Features
    • 22+ remarkable
    • 16-21 distinguished
    • 9-15 average
    • < 9 below average

Broker & Buyer Comments

This "prime Fifth Avenue address" offers "spectacular Central Park and city views" in a building that's keeping pace with modern demands through its "newly renovated lobby" and "refreshed laundry facilities." Located steps from St. Patrick's Cathedral, the building maintains "high standards" with a "thorough board process" and specific upgrade requirements. Residents enjoy a "full complement of amenities" including an exercise room and package room, though prospective buyers should note the mandatory HVAC upgrade requirement.

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Alternate Addresses

  • 641 5
  • 641-645 5 Avenue
  • 645 5 Avenue
  • 645-53 5 Avenue
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