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955 Fifth Avenue, #8FL

$13,800,000 | 5 beds, 6+ baths
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121 days on Market

Key Details

  • Listed: Dec 20, 2023
    Days on Market: 121
    Building Type: Cooperative
    Neighborhood: Park/Fifth Ave. to 79th St. (Manhattan)
    Doorman: FT Doorman
    Listing viewed 273 times
Monthly Maintenance: $18,827
Est. Monthly Mortgage: $47,164
Total Est. Monthly Carrying Cost: $65,991
Note: the above is based on a down payment of 50% ($6,900,000), which is the minimum amount permitted by the building.

Description

Grand and timeless, this full floor Fifth Avenue residence perched above the trees of Central Park boasting 60’ of frontal Central Park views is a once in a lifetime opportunity. Capturing expansive views and sunsets to the west and open sunlit views of the Carlyle Hotel to the east, this exquisite 955 Fifth Avenue home exemplifies the master design and sophisticated style of Rosario Candela’s architectural legacy.

Approximately 4700 square feet, this home is currently configured as a main residence with separate guest quarters. This impressive spacious footprint offers an opportunity for 4+ Bedrooms and 4+ baths, an architect’s dream design.

Serene and pin drop quiet, this rare opportunity to acquire a home with magnificent views in this prime location lends to creating a perfect balance between opulent entertaining and a tranquil private lifestyle. The dramatic windows throughout frame the bright sunny views and its canvas offers an abundance of possibility to showcase treasured art. Private entrance, two wood burning fireplaces, beamed ceilings, and stunning hardwood floors, anchor this Central Park showplace.

Perfectly situated on Fifth Avenue between 76th and 77th Streets, Manhattan’s Gold Coast, this full service intimate cooperative building offers exceptional amenities at this highly sought after location.

Pet friendly with an impeccable full time door staff and live-in residence manager, amenities include a beautifully landscaped roof terrace with breathtaking Central Park and city skyline views, state of the art gym, central laundry room and bicycle room. Two large individual climate-controlled storage rooms transfer with the apartments. 50% financing allowed.

There is a 3% flip tax payable by the purchaser.

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Listing Agent (Seller's Representative)

Listing courtesy of Brown Harris Stevens Residential Sales LLC

Pricing History

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About 955 Fifth Avenue

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955 Fifth Avenue has received a CityRealty Rating of 81, based on:

 
Architecture

Anything above 30 is remarkable, from 20-29 is distinguished and from 11-19 is average, while below 11 is below average.

 
Location

Anything above 27 is remarkable, from 18-26 is distinguished and from 9-17 is average, while below 9 is below average.

 
Features

Anything above 22 is remarkable, from 16-21 is distinguished and from 9-15 is average, while below 9 is below average.

Rating Summary

24
Out of 44
+
31
Out of 36
+
16
Out of 39
+
10
=
81
Out of 119
 

Architecture Rating: Points Breakdown

Exterior:
Very Distinguished 7 out of 8 points
Retail Quality:
None 2 out of 5 points
Canopy Entrance:
Attractive 2 out of 3 points
Alterations:
None 2 out of 2 points
Plaza Or Atrium:
None 0 out of 3 points
Contextual Design:
Yes and Good 2 out of 3 points
Skyline:
Highly Visible 2 out of 2 points
Local Visibility:
Highly Visible 2 out of 2 points
Watertank:
Attractively Enclosed 2 out of 2 points
Airconditioners:
Allowed and Present 0 out of 2 points
Free Standing:
No 0 out of 2 points
Gargoyles:
None 0 out of 2 points
Garden:
Attractive 2 out of 2 points
Fenestration:
No Consistency 0 out of 1 points
Landmark:
Part of Historic District 1 out of 2 points
Unity:
Unrelated Base 0 out of 1 points
Illumination:
None 0 out of 1 points
Water Element:
None 0 out of 1 points

Location Rating: Points Breakdown

Street Ambience:
Outstanding 5 out of 5 points
Distance To Neighborhood Center:
Less than 10 blocks 5 out of 5 points
Views:
Dazzling 4 out of 4 points
Neighborhood Ambience:
Very Attractive 3 out of 3 points
Traffic Noise:
Considerable 1 out of 3 points
Protected Views:
Many 2 out of 2 points
Distance To Subway:
More than 5 Short Blocks 0 out of 2 points
Firedepartment Noise:
No Noise 2 out of 2 points
Distance To Supermarket:
3-5 Short Blocks 1 out of 2 points
Distance To Park:
Less Than 3 Short Blocks 2 out of 2 points
Distance To Water:
Less than 3 Short Blocks 2 out of 2 points
Shopping:
5 or less Short Blocks 2 out of 2 points
Schools:
No Noise 1 out of 1 points
Noise From Nightlife:
None 1 out of 1 points

Features Rating: Points Breakdown

Lobby:
Minimal but Attractive 2 out of 5 points
Units Per Floor:
2 4 out of 5 points
Ceiling:
9-11 Feet 2 out of 4 points
Balconies:
Some 1 out of 3 points
Health Club:
None 0 out of 2 points
Private Gardens:
None 0 out of 2 points
Storage Rooms:
Minimal 1 out of 2 points
Bay Windows:
Some 1 out of 1 points
Fireplaces:
Some 1 out of 1 points
Door Person:
Yes 1 out of 1 points
Concierge:
None 0 out of 1 points
Elevator Person:
None 0 out of 1 points
Recreational Roof:
None 0 out of 1 points
Driveway:
None 0 out of 1 points
Maids Room:
None 0 out of 1 points
Catering:
None 0 out of 1 points
Garage:
None 0 out of 1 points
Mixed Use:
No 0 out of 1 points
Non Rectilinear Form:
No 0 out of 1 points
Unusual Layouts:
Some 1 out of 1 points
Prewar:
Yes 1 out of 1 points
Other Amenities:
Some 1 out of 2 points

Building Amenities

  • Conversion Year: 1955
  • FT Doorman
  • Resident Storage
  • Elevator
  • Rooftop Terrace
  • Laundry Room
  • Bike Room

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Pros
  • Designed by Rosario Candela
  • Canopied entrance
  • Sidewalk landscaping
  • Handsome layouts
  • Very few apartments
  • Across from Central Park
  • Unusual partially fluted facade
  • Storage space
  • Doorman
  • Pre-war
  • Close to Subway
Cons
  • Inconsistent fenestration
  • Some window air-conditioners
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Subways

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