Key Details

Listed: Jan 3, 2024

Last Price Change: ($5,000) on Oct 24

Days on Market: 304

Building Type: Cooperative

Neighborhood: Lenox Hill (Manhattan)

Doorman: FT Doorman

Listing viewed 3,496 times

Monthly Maintenance: $4,548

Est. Monthly Mortgage: $3,313

Total Est. Monthly Carrying Cost: $7,861

Note: the above is based on a down payment of 50% ($500,000), which is the minimum amount permitted by the building.

Description

NOW ALLOWING 65% FINANCING!

Elegant and timeless, the semi-private landing opens into a well-designed very gracious classic six room apartment, with formal living room, library or second bedroom, dining room, kitchen and staff or home office. Additional features include ten-foot-high beamed ceilings, large windows and beautiful oakwood plank wood floors throughout.

The spacious gallery leads into a living room with a wood burning fireplace. The living room opens up to a formal corner north and east facing dining room with custom mill work.

The bright windowed kitchen features limestone floors, pantry storage and a closet for a vented washer/dryer. There is also a generously-sized staff room/home office with an en-suite bathroom.

The bedroom hallway, lined with closets, leads to two large rooms facing east. The corner primary room shares a windowed marble bathroom with the 2nd bedroom/library.

A 3rd bedroom can be created board approval.

955 Lexington is a 12-story prewar coop built in 1924 by Rouse & Goldstone. It has a live-in resident manager, a full-time doorman/elevator operator, and a new roof garden. Private storage is included as is firewood for residents during the winters.

Pets and pieds-a-terre are welcome. There is a 2% flip tax and 65% financing is allowed.

Note: the actual maintenance is $6,548. The seller is offering a $2,000 per month maintenance credit for the first year.

About 955 Lexington Avenue

955 Lexington Avenue has received a CityRealty Rating of 71, 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:

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:

Exists 1 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:

No 0 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:

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:

Considerable 1 out of 3 points

Protected Views:

Only Top Floors 1 out of 2 points

Distance To Subway:

Less than 3 Short Blocks 2 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:

More than 6 Short Blocks 0 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:

Minimal but Attractive 2 out of 5 points

Units Per Floor:

3-4 3 out of 5 points

Ceiling:

8-9 Feet 1 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:

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:

No 0 out of 1 points

Other Amenities:

Some 1 out of 2 points

Co-op
Built in 1924
29 Apartments
12 Floors

Building Amenities

Elevator Operator
FT Doorman
High-Rise
Pre War
Resident Storage
Elevator
Rooftop Terrace

About this Building

Pros

Prime- central Upper East Side location
Few apartments
Pre-war
Doorman
Close to Garnet Liquors
Close to subway
Close to Corrado Bread & Pastry

Cons

No balconies
No garage
No roof deck

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Subways

at Lexington Ave 0.06 miles

at Lexington Ave and 63rd 0.33 miles

at 3rd Ave and 60th 0.48 miles

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955 Lexington Avenue, #5C

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About 955 Lexington Avenue

955 Lexington Avenue has received a CityRealty Rating of 71, based on:

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