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955 Fifth Avenue, #7A

$5,750,000 | 1 bed, 1.5 baths
Building Profile  | 
78 days on Market

Key Details

  • Listed: Sep 11, 2024
    Days on Market: 78
    Building Type: Cooperative
    Neighborhood: Park/Fifth Ave. to 79th St. (Manhattan)
    Doorman: FT Doorman
    Listing viewed 284 times
Monthly Maintenance: $7,996
Est. Monthly Mortgage: $19,070
Total Est. Monthly Carrying Cost: $27,066
Note: the above is based on a down payment of 50% ($2,875,000), which is the minimum amount permitted by the building.

Insider Highlights

  • Additional Features: The apartment includes a chic powder room, washer/dryer, Lutron lighting, motorized shades, and all new electrical and AV wiring. A private storage room is also included with the apartment.
  • Building Amenities: The building offers full service and amenities including 24-hour doormen, resident building manager, landscaped roof terrace, well-outfitted gym, and bike storage. It is pet-friendly, allows pieds-a-terre, and is equipped with a state-of-the-art gym, central laundry room, bike room, storage, and landscaped roof terrace with Central Park and skyline views.
  • Architectural Charm: Designed by the celebrated architect Rosario Candela, the building has a pre-war charm with modern amenities. The apartment is in a cooperative building, allowing for a sense of community and shared responsibility.
  • Kitchen and Bedroom: The new kitchen is equipped with Celador countertops, Vermont Imperial Danby backsplash, and top appliances. The primary bedroom suite features cerused oak millwork in the dressing rooms and a luxurious en-suite bathroom clad in honed Olympia White Vermont Danby marble.
  • Location: This stunning property is located in the glamorous Upper East Side neighborhood, within walking distance to restaurants, shopping, and the Metropolitan Museum of Art. It overlooks Central Park with almost 30 feet of park frontage, offering stunning views through large windows.
  • Interior Design: The apartment has been recently renovated with high-quality materials and the latest technology, featuring a modern, open loft-like flow with over 2300 square feet of space. The grand living room includes a wood-burning fireplace and dual seating areas, perfect for entertaining.

Description

The Absolute Best One Bedroom on Fifth Avenue For those who require the best in everything, Residence 7A at 955 Fifth Avenue is a must-see. With sweeping Central Park views and an impeccable modern renovation, this luxurious one bedroom home invites you to enjoy the good life. Imagine peaceful moments watching the foliage change colors, hosting cozy evenings by the fireplace or throwing the chicest holiday parties this season.

A unique layout at 955 Fifth, 7A is not the typical pre-war warren of rooms but over 2,300 square feet of graceful spaces that flow. Architecture and design studio Stonefox renovated the apartment with the most beautiful materials and latest technology while building on the modern minimalism originally created by the design world darling of the ‘70s-’80s, Ward Bennett. The grand double living room with almost 30 feet of Central Park frontage, has two extra-large picture windows which fill the space with sunlight.

A wood burning fireplace, dual seating areas, and discrete recessed art lighting, create the perfect room for relaxing and entertaining. The dining room with a distinctive Candela curved wall and window allows for elegant or informal dinners. The luminous new kitchen with Celador countertops, Imperial Vermont Danby marble backsplash, and top appliances is a dream to cook in.

The breakfast room / study with eastern views of the Carlyle Hotel could easily be converted back to a bedroom if so desired. The sumptuous bedroom suite features cerused oak millwork in the dressing rooms and a luxurious en-suite bathroom clad in honed Olympia White Vermont Danby marble. Additional elements include a marble guest half bath, washer/dryer, Lutron lighting, motorized shades, and all new electrical and AV wiring. Built in 1938, 955 Fifth Avenue is an elegant and intimate Rosario Candela designed, pre-war co-op with full service and amenities: 24-hour doormen, resident building manager, landscaped roof terrace with stunning views of Central Park and the cityscape, well-outfitted gym, and bike storage.

A private storage room transfers with the apartment. Pets, and up to 50% financing are permitted. 3% flip tax paid by the purchaser. 955 Fifth Avenue is located between 76th and 77th streets in the most glamorous part of the Upper East Side near wonderful restaurants, Madison Avenue shopping, the Frick Museum, the Metropolitan Museum of Art, and of course Central Park. Please contact us for a private visit. This home is in truly perfect condition so bring your suitcase and enjoy the luxuries of life on Fifth Avenue.

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About 955 Fifth Avenue

81

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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