Key Details

Listed: Nov 6, 2024

Last Price Change: ($45,000) on Nov 6

Days on Market: 17

Building Type: Cooperative

Neighborhood: Greenwich Village (Manhattan)

Doorman: FT Doorman

Monthly Maintenance: $2,861

Est. Monthly Mortgage: $8,325

Total Est. Monthly Carrying Cost: $11,186

Note: the above is based on a down payment of 50% ($1,247,500), which is the minimum amount permitted by the building.

Insider Highlights

Elegant Pre-War Design: This charming apartment features classic moldings and herringbone wood floors, embodying timeless luxury.
Spacious Living Areas: Generously scaled rooms with high ceilings and abundant natural light create an inviting atmosphere.
Wood-Burning Fireplace: A cozy wood-burning fireplace in the living room adds warmth and sophistication to the home.
Private Storage: Includes a private basement storage closet, providing convenience and additional space for belongings.
Full-Time Doorman Service: Enjoy the luxury of a full-time doorman, enhancing security and convenience for residents.
Beautiful Private Garden: Access to a serene private garden offers a tranquil escape in the heart of Greenwich Village.

Description

Grace and charm await the lucky buyer in this wonderful home. This pre-war apartment is located in one of the most desirable buildings on the Gold Coast. It features a gracious entrance foyer, a living room with a wood-burning fireplace, an eat-in kitchen, a large primary suite, and a second bedroom with an original full bathroom.

The apartment boasts beautifully scaled rooms, high ceilings, classic moldings, herringbone wood floors, and abundant natural light from three exposures, offering lovely church views .

In addition to extremely generous closet space, this home also comes with a private basement storage closet and has three apartments per landing. Building amenities include a full-time doorman, an elevator operator, a live-in superintendent, laundry facilities, and a beautiful private garden.

40 Fifth Avenue, located on the southwest corner of Fifth Avenue and 11th Street, is a 15-story neo-Georgian apartment house completed in 1929. It has been described by Paul Goldberg in the New York Times as a Park Avenue building that must have come loose in a storm and dropped anchor here.

Experience the ultimate in gracious living at 40 Fifth Avenue!

Showings are Monday thru Friday 9:00 am to 5:00 pm

About 40 Fifth Avenue

40 Fifth Avenue has received a CityRealty Rating of 89, 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:

Architectural Masterpiece 8 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:

No, but Very Good 3 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:

Attractive 2 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:

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:

Spacious 4 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:

Yes, but Small 1 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:

Yes 1 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:

No 0 out of 1 points

Prewar:

Yes 1 out of 1 points

Other Amenities:

Many 2 out of 2 points

Co-op
Built in 1929
75 Apartments
17 Floors

Building Amenities

FT Doorman
High-Rise
Pre War
Elevator
In-Unit Washer/Dryer
Fireplaces
Landmarked

About this Building

Pros

Magnificent site between two historic and beautiful churches
Close to Subway
Private garden
Doorman
Handsome lobby
Nice perimeter landscaping
Distinctive water tower enclosure
Most elegant high-rise apartment building on Lower Fifth Avenue and in Greenwich Village
Private garden

Cons

No sundeck
No health club
No garage
Few balconies

Map View | Street View

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Subways

at 6th Ave and 14th 0.24 miles

at Broadway and 14th 0.26 miles

at 6th Ave and Waverly Pl 0.28 miles

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About 40 Fifth Avenue

40 Fifth Avenue has received a CityRealty Rating of 89, based on:

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