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955 Park Avenue, #8THFLOOR

$10,975,000 | 6 beds, 7 baths
Building Profile  | 
145 days on Market

Key Details

  • Listed: Jun 27, 2024
    Last Price Change: ($975,000) on Oct 15
    Days on Market: 145
    Building Type: Cooperative
    Neighborhood: Carnegie Hill (Manhattan)
    Doorman: FT Doorman
    Listing viewed 211 times
Monthly Maintenance: $14,944
Est. Monthly Mortgage: $36,545
Total Est. Monthly Carrying Cost: $51,489
Note: the above is based on a down payment of 50% ($5,487,500), which is the minimum amount permitted by the building.

Insider Highlights

  • Location: Prestigious Carnegie Hill Neighborhood
  • This full-floor residence is located in the prestigious Carnegie Hill neighborhood, close to Central Park, the Metropolitan Museum of Art, fine dining, luxury shopping, and top schools. It also offers good cross-town bus service on 79th Street and is close to the subway.
  • Spacious and Elegant Living Spaces
  • This grand and extraordinary 12 room prewar coop features a large living room, formal dining room, and great room with a wet bar, along with an adjacent library with bespoke millwork. An elegant gallery separates the entertaining wing from the private quarters.
  • Luxurious Bedrooms and Bathrooms
  • The residence boasts 6 bedrooms and 6+ bathrooms, including a luxurious primary suite with two separate ensuite bathrooms and two large, windowed dressing rooms. Additional bedrooms offer large proportions, abundant closet space, and exquisite prewar detailing.

Description

Grand & Extraordinary 12 Room Prewar Coop with 9 windows overlooking Park Avenue Enter directly into this elegant full-floor (5 Bedroom, 5.5 Bath) residence through an impressive gallery that separates an extraordinary entertaining wing from the private quarters of this one-of-a-kind home. The Living Room, Formal Dining Room, and Great Room with wet bar create a seamless, unrivaled expanse with over 83 feet overlooking Park Avenue. An adjacent Library with bespoke millwork for more intimate gatherings creates a masterpiece for both entertaining and modern living. The Eat-in Chef’s Kitchen with marble countertops features state-of-the-art appliances such as a Subzero refrigerator, a Bosch dishwasher and a Viking gas range.

The Laundry Room with a full-sized washer and dryer, a wash sink, a Viking dishwasher, and an additional Subzero refrigerator provides the ultimate in convenience, and an additional Bedroom/Home Office with an ensuite Bath perfects this area. The private Bedroom quarters create the perfect sanctuary, boasting a luxurious Primary Suite with two separate ensuite Bathrooms and two large, windowed Dressing Rooms. Three additional Bedrooms (with 2 Bathrooms - one shared and another ensuite) offer large proportions, abundant closet space, and exquisite prewar detailing. Additional features of this impressive prewar residence include soaring 9’9 ceilings, wood flooring, custom mahogany details, and beautiful finishes throughout.

Two large storage units transfer with the apartment. 955 Park Avenue is a white-glove co-operative that was built in 1915 and designed by Robert Lyons in partnership with Bing & Bing. The building offers a full-time doorman, storage, live-in super, and a bicycle room. There is an assessment of $1,868 payable through 2024 and a 2% flip tax paid by the purchaser.

The building permits 50% financing. Pets are allowed.

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Listing courtesy of Sothebys International Realty

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About 955 Park Avenue

74

955 Park Avenue has received a CityRealty Rating of 74, 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

21
Out of 44
+
28
Out of 36
+
16
Out of 39
+
9
=
74
Out of 119
 

Architecture Rating: Points Breakdown

Exterior:
Distinguished 6 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:
Enclosed 1 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:
None 0 out of 2 points
Fenestration:
Consistent 1 out of 1 points
Landmark:
No 0 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:
Very Attractive with Trees 4 out of 5 points
Distance To Neighborhood Center:
Less than 10 blocks 5 out of 5 points
Views:
Impressive 3 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:
3-5 Short Blocks 1 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:
3-6 Short Blocks 1 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:
Quite Stylish 3 out of 5 points
Units Per Floor:
3-4 3 out of 5 points
Ceiling:
9-11 Feet 2 out of 4 points
Balconies:
None 0 out of 3 points
Health Club:
None 0 out of 2 points
Private Gardens:
None 0 out of 2 points
Storage Rooms:
Considerable 2 out of 2 points
Bay Windows:
None 0 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:
Some 1 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

  • FT Doorman
  • Pre War
  • Resident Storage
  • Elevator

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Pros
  • Good cross-town bus service on 79th Street
  • Bicycle room
  • Consistent fenestration
  • Close to the Metropolitan Museum of Art
  • Doorman
  • Close to many schools and religious institutions
  • Few apartments
  • Close to Subway
Cons
  • No garage
  • Some protruding air-conditioners
  • No health club
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Subways

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