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43 Fifth Avenue, #PHE

$6,750,000 | 3 beds, 2 baths
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36 days on Market

Key Details

  • Listed: May 29, 2024
    Days on Market: 36
    Building Type: Cooperative
    Neighborhood: Greenwich Village (Manhattan)
Monthly Maintenance: $6,434
Est. Monthly Mortgage: $34,056
Total Est. Monthly Carrying Cost: $40,490
Note: the above is based on a down payment of 25% ($1,687,500), which is the minimum amount permitted by the building.

Insider Highlights

  • Stunning Architecture: The residence is housed in a historic Beaux Arts building with a magnificent lobby, grand Parisian-style canopied entrance, and limestone lampposts. The penthouse itself boasts three sunny exposures, great Downtown views, and a private terrace with mature perennials, colorful annuals, and an elaborate irrigation system.
  • Luxurious Interiors: The penthouse has been impeccably renovated with designer finishes and can be configured as a 2 or 3 bedroom residence. It features a living room with a wood burning fireplace, a dining room with heated floors and custom-made retractable shades, and a chef’s kitchen with a marble-top island, granite countertops, and top of the line appliances.
  • Prime Location: This penthouse is located in a prime location on Fifth Avenue in Greenwich Village, close to desirable shopping, dining, entertainment, and education. It offers convenient access to the restaurants and boutiques of Greenwich Village and Union Square District, and is also close to the subway.
  • State-of-the-art Features: The residence is equipped with state-of-the-art features including a Lutron lighting system, motorized Hunter Douglas shades, and four skylights. Both bathrooms have heated floors and the main bath includes a steam shower.
  • Building Amenities: The building offers a full-time doorman and an elevator for the convenience of its residents.
  • Spectacular Views: The penthouse offers spectacular views of the First Presbyterian Church and its large gardens, adding to the charm and appeal of this prime real estate.

Description

SPECTACULAR GOLD COAST PENTHOUSE

The magic of this grand, designer-renovated terraced penthouse begins with the building’s unbeatable location on prime Greenwich Village’s Fifth Avenue and continues with its stunning Beaux Arts fa ade and the magnificent, often photographed lobby.

Once home to Marlon Brando and Julia Roberts, amongst other notable celebrities, 43 Fifth Avenue exemplifies the splendor of the most coveted Gold Coast location and its historic architecture. A crown jewel atop this landmark edifice is this Penthouse, offered for the first time in decades.

The painstakingly renovated residence is designed with impeccable precision, filled with amazing light from three sunny exposures, great Downtown views, and unparalleled sophistication.

Currently configured as a chic 2-bedroom, 2-bath home, with an open plan including a glass-enclosed dining room and an unrivaled home-office/guest room, this incredible apartment can easily be converted to a comfortable 3-berdroom residence.

A piece de resistance is the home’s enormous private terrace off the loftlike living, dining and kitchen expanse. Designed and upgraded by the renowned landscape design firm, Halsted Wells Associates, 800 plus SF space features mature perennials and colorful annuals lit at night by a low voltage illumination, and self-watered by an elaborate irrigation system.

The terrace is spacious enough to expand further, if desired, for additional seating, dining, and viewing pleasure, with structural supports in place for a large pergola.

The interior is a true art-lover’s dream come true! Designed with an attention to detail apparent upon entrance and reinforced with each step of a walk-through. Wall space allows for the incorporation of artwork, be it sculptures, paintings or memorabilia, and sophisticated alarm system makes any precious belongings safe and secure.

Furthermore, the homes offers the finest quality of functionality. Its state-of-the-art features include a Lutron lighting system, motorized Hunter Douglas shades and four skylights.

The living room features a wood burning fireplace and opens into the Four Seasons green-house style Dining Room with heated-floors, sophisticated multi-film thermal glass and custom-made retractable shades on remote control.

There are heated floors in both bathrooms too, and a steam shower in the main bath.

The chef’s kitchen has a statement marble-top island as well as granite countertops and top of the line appliances including Miele induction cooktop, Miele oven, Miele dishwasher, a microwave and Sub Zero Refrigerator. Gaggenau Ventilation System vents outside as does the washer/drier.

43 5th Avenue has a full-time doorman and lends a serene residential atmosphere on best location, yet within an easy reach to some of the City’s most desirable shopping, dining, entertainment, and education.

Michelin-star restaurants dot the neighborhood. Trendy grocery stores, a green market, and other services around Union Square are all just several blocks away.

The Penthouse at 43 Fifth Avenue simply has it all and may become a new home to just one discerning buyer. It won’t last, so please contact us for your private viewing today!

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About 43 Fifth Avenue

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43 Fifth Avenue has received a CityRealty Rating of 88, 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

27
Out of 44
+
31
Out of 36
+
20
Out of 39
+
10
=
88
Out of 119
 

Architecture Rating: Points Breakdown

Exterior:
Architectural Masterpiece 8 out of 8 points
Retail Quality:
None 2 out of 5 points
Canopy Entrance:
Dramatic 3 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:
None 0 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:
Some 2 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:
Less than 3 Short Blocks 2 out of 2 points
Distance To Park:
Less Than 3 Short Blocks 2 out of 2 points
Distance To Water:
More than 6 Short Blocks 0 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:
Stunning 5 out of 5 points
Units Per Floor:
3-4 3 out of 5 points
Ceiling:
11-14 Feet 3 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:
Minimal 1 out of 2 points
Bay Windows:
Some 1 out of 1 points
Fireplaces:
Some 1 out of 1 points
Door Person:
None 0 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:
Many 2 out of 2 points

Building Amenities

  • Pre War
  • Elevator

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Pros
  • Fabulous views of very attractive First Presbyterian Church and its large gardens directly across Fifth Avenue
  • Some balconies
  • Convenient to restaurants and boutiques of Greenwich Village and Union Square District
  • Tall ceilings and large windows
  • Fabulous Art-Nouveau-style bas-reliefs in lobby
  • Very grand- Parisian-style building
  • Great- canopied entrance with limestone lampposts
  • Close to Subway
Cons
  • No garage
  • No health club
  • No concierge
  • No doorman
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