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1255 Fifth Avenue, #4JK

$2,195,000 | 2 beds, 2 baths
Building Profile  | 
79 days on Market

Key Details

  • Listed: Sep 3, 2024
    Days on Market: 79
    Building Type: Condominium
    Neighborhood: East Harlem (Manhattan)
    Doorman: FT Doorman
Monthly Common Charges: $2,246
Monthly Real Estate Taxes: $1,348
Total Taxes & Fees: $3,594
Est. Monthly Mortgage: $13,103
Total Est. Monthly Carrying Cost: $16,697
Note: the above is based on a down payment of 10% ($219,500), which is the minimum amount permitted by the building.

Insider Highlights

  • Spacious and Flexible: The tastefully renovated home spans approximately 1,800+/- sq ft with high ceilings over 12 ft. The flexible floor plan offers potential for three bedrooms or a library/study.
  • Modern Amenities: The apartment features a washer/dryer and through-wall heating and cooling controlled separately in each room. The building is full-service with a full-time doorman, a concierge, and a live-in resident manager.
  • Building Features: The building boasts attractive pre-war architecture with sidewalk landscaping and a canopied entrance. Amenities include a landscaped roof deck, a fitness center, bicycle storage, and a laundry room on every floor.
  • Additional Storage: The apartment comes with private storage in the basement, providing extra space for belongings.
  • Prime Location: This prewar loft CONDO is located on Fifth Avenue, overlooking Central Park and is situated on Museum Mile, close to many museums, Conservatory Garden, and Harlem Meer. It's also conveniently close to bus stops and the 2/3 and 6 trains.
  • Pet-Friendly: Pets are permitted in this building, making it a perfect choice for pet owners. Balconies are also available, providing outdoor space.

Description

An absolute gem. Come a few blocks north and have it all. A prewar loft CONDO on Fifth Avenue, overlooking Central Park. Truly “downtown uptown” this artist loft has ceilings that soar over 12 ft throughout and an airy floor plan with the right amount of openness yet separation, ideal for both living and entertaining.

Tastefully renovated, this approx. 1,800+/- sq ft combination home offers two bedrooms and two bathrooms, flexible into three bedrooms or with a library/study. Bright and tranquil, this unique and enchanting home is a rare find that is move-in ready. There is a washer/dryer in the apartment, as well as through-wall heating and cooling controlled separately in each room.

Located on Museum Mile, 1255 Fifth Avenue is a unique and charming prewar condominium built in 1925. With 8 floors and 59 apartments, this full-service building offers residents a full-time doorman, a concierge and a live-in resident manager. Building amenities include a beautifully landscaped roof deck, a fitness center, bicycle storage and a laundry room on every floor.

There is also private storage in the basement. Pets are permitted. There is currently an assessment of $998/mo for Local Law 11 work.

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Apartment Amenities

  • Washer/Dryer in apt.
Listing courtesy of Sothebys International Realty

Pricing History

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About 1255 Fifth Avenue

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1255 Fifth Avenue has received a CityRealty Rating of 78, 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

23
Out of 44
+
29
Out of 36
+
18
Out of 39
+
8
=
78
Out of 119
 

Architecture Rating: Points Breakdown

Exterior:
Very Attractive 5 out of 8 points
Retail Quality:
None 2 out of 5 points
Canopy Entrance:
Attractive 2 out of 3 points
Alterations:
Well Done 1 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:
Discrete 1 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:
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:
Outstanding 5 out of 5 points
Distance To Neighborhood Center:
Less than 20 blocks 4 out of 5 points
Views:
Impressive 3 out of 4 points
Neighborhood Ambience:
Attractive 2 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:
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:
Spacious 4 out of 5 points
Units Per Floor:
5-9 2 out of 5 points
Ceiling:
8-9 Feet 1 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:
None 0 out of 1 points
Fireplaces:
Some 1 out of 1 points
Door Person:
Yes 1 out of 1 points
Concierge:
Yes 1 out of 1 points
Elevator Person:
None 0 out of 1 points
Recreational Roof:
Yes 1 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

  • Conversion Year: 1985
  • FT Doorman
  • Pre War
  • Central AC
  • Health Club
  • Rooftop Terrace
  • Elevator
  • Laundry Room
  • Terraces / Balconies

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Pros
  • Attractive- pre-war building
  • Concierge
  • Sidewalk landscaping
  • Health club
  • Canopied entrance
  • High ceilings
  • Close to many museums
  • Close to Conservatory Garden
  • Close to Harlem Meer
  • Doorman
  • Roof deck
  • Close to Subway
  • Balconies
Cons
  • No garage
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Subways

  1. 2
  2. 3
at Lenox Ave and 111th 0.29 miles
  1. 6
at Lexington Ave 0.32 miles

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