It previously was on the market for a total of 182 days.

3 apartments are currently available in this building.

182 days on Market

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Key Details

Listed: Apr 1, 2024

Last Price Change: ($400,000) on May 16

Days on Market: 182

Building Type: Cooperative

Neighborhood: Park/Fifth Ave. to 79th St. (Manhattan)

Doorman: FT Doorman

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Monthly Maintenance: $5,313

Est. Monthly Mortgage: -

Total Est. Monthly Carrying Cost: $14,621

Note: the above is based on a down payment of 50% ($1,497,500), which is the minimum amount permitted by the building.

Description

This elegant, well maintained, classic six-room home boasts stunning, high floor views of Central Park from the public space and primary bedroom, and lovely eastern views of townhouse gardens from the remaining rooms. In addition to the spectacular views and exposures, what makes this home so special is the expansive and optimal layout. A central foyer with custom bookshelves opens up to a grand living room and dining room, creating a 57-ft span of living/entertaining space that overlooks the park.

Two large bedrooms split off a landing, and a renovated kitchen, ample office and washer/dryer are located off a service hallway. There are 3.5 bathrooms, including a powder room perfectly placed off the gallery. Highlights include: - Approx. 2,000 +/- sq ft - Direct Central Park views - Sunny exposure and open views throughout - Windowed chef’s kitchen with a Sub Zero fridge, Dacor oven and vented gas range - Through-wall heating and cooling - Washer/dryer - Electric shades - Ample closet space and custom built-in storage Building Highlights: - Built in 1949 - Private side street entrance - Beautiful Art Deco lobby - Full-time staff including a resident manager, doormen, porters, and handymen - Private storage in the basement, gym, rooftop garden, central laundry and bike room - Prime location on 68th Street and Fifth Avenue - Pet-friendly and pied-a-terre permitted - 50% financing permitted - 3% flip tax - There is an assessment which will be done on or before July of 2024.

This assessment is in place for LL11 and elevator modernization.

Apartment Amenities

Washer/Dryer in apt.

About 870 Fifth Avenue

870 Fifth Avenue has received a CityRealty Rating of 86, 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

Out of 44

Out of 36

Out of 39

Out of 119

Architecture Rating: Points Breakdown

Exterior:

Distinguished 6 out of 8 points

Retail Quality:

Good 3 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:

Corner 1 out of 2 points

Gargoyles:

None 0 out of 2 points

Garden:

Exists 1 out of 2 points

Fenestration:

Consistent 1 out of 1 points

Landmark:

Part of Historic District 1 out of 2 points

Unity:

Unified Design 1 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:

3-5 Short Blocks 1 out of 2 points

Firedepartment Noise:

No Noise 2 out of 2 points

Distance To Supermarket:

More than 5 Short Blocks 0 out of 2 points

Distance To Park:

Less Than 3 Short Blocks 2 out of 2 points

Distance To Water:

3-6 Short Blocks 1 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:

Quite Stylish 3 out of 5 points

Units Per Floor:

5-9 2 out of 5 points

Ceiling:

9-11 Feet 2 out of 4 points

Balconies:

Some 1 out of 3 points

Health Club:

Yes 1 out of 2 points

Private Gardens:

None 0 out of 2 points

Storage Rooms:

Considerable 2 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:

Yes 1 out of 1 points

Recreational Roof:

Yes 1 out of 1 points

Driveway:

None 0 out of 1 points

Maids Room:

Some 1 out of 1 points

Catering:

None 0 out of 1 points

Garage:

None 0 out of 1 points

Mixed Use:

Yes 1 out of 1 points

Non Rectilinear Form:

Yes 1 out of 1 points

Unusual Layouts:

Some 1 out of 1 points

Prewar:

No 0 out of 1 points

Other Amenities:

Some 1 out of 2 points

Co-op
Built in 1949
94 Apartments
20 Floors

Building Amenities

Concierge
FT Doorman
High-Rise
Post War
Resident Storage
Garden
Health Club
Rooftop Terrace
Elevator

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870 Fifth Avenue, #7A

Pricing History

Previous Photos & Floor Plan

Key Details

Description

Apartment Amenities

About 870 Fifth Avenue

870 Fifth Avenue has received a CityRealty Rating of 86, based on:

Rating Summary

Architecture Rating: Points Breakdown

Location Rating: Points Breakdown

Features Rating: Points Breakdown

Building Amenities

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