Key Details

Listed: Oct 29, 2024

Days on Market: 18

Building Type: Condominium

Neighborhood: Midtown East (Manhattan)

Doorman: FT Doorman

Monthly Common Charges: $3,296

Monthly Real Estate Taxes: $3,550

Total Taxes & Fees: $6,846 ($3.82/ft²)

Est. Monthly Mortgage: $20,864

Total Est. Monthly Carrying Cost: $27,710 ($15.47/ft²)

Note: the above is based on a down payment of 10% ($349,500), which is the minimum amount permitted by the building.

Insider Highlights

Prime Location: This spacious and renovated 2-bedroom, 2.5 bathroom apartment is located in the heart of Manhattan, offering spectacular views of Central Park and the iconic Rockefeller Center. It's close to the shops and restaurants along Fifth Avenue, cultural attractions such as the Museum of Modern Art, and has good public transportation with close proximity to the subway.
Stunning Views: The apartment features 17 floor-to-ceiling windows for breathtaking views of Central Park and the New York Skyline, along with a west-facing view of the Rockefeller Center and its rooftop gardens.
Luxurious Interiors: The apartment boasts red oak wood floors in the living area, new carpet in the private quarters, a windowed eat-in kitchen with new appliances, and a Miele washer and dryer. The luxurious owner’s suite includes an en-suite bath and two spacious walk-in closets, while the second bedroom also has an en-suite bathroom and ample closet space.
High-End Building Amenities: The building offers the highest white glove services, including a 24-hour multi-lingual staff, a sophisticated concierge, and amenities such as an attended lobby, FT doorman, resident storage, central AC, garden, health club, rooftop terrace, washer/dryer in building, elevator, mail room, lounge, fitness center, outdoor entertainment space, courtyard, in-unit washer/dryer, bike room, fireplaces, live-in superintendent, and terraces/balconies.
Retail and Entertainment: The building also houses high-quality retail and a large arcade, providing residents with convenient shopping and entertainment options.
Comfort and Convenience: The apartment is equipped with a temperature-controlled central HVAC for comfort, and the building offers resident storage, a mail room, and a bike room for added convenience.

Description

Olympic Tower This exquisite flat spanning over 1,790 square feet is located in one of the most coveted condominiums on Fifth Avenue, right in the heart of Manhattan with spectacular views of Central Park from all rooms. Wrapping around the North West corner of Fifth Avenue. This spacious and renovated 2-bedroom 2.5 bathroom apartment features 17 floor-to-ceiling windows, providing breathtaking views of Central Park and the New York Skyline.

In addition, this large apartment offers a windowed eat-in kitchen and can easily be turned into three bedrooms!! The apartment is currently rented for a year and is offered as an investor unit only. The unit offers an updated windowed eat-in kitchen with new appliances, and Miele washer and dryer. This West-facing view of the iconic Rockefeller Center and its rooftop gardens, red oak wood floors in the Living area, new carpet in the private quarters, and updated bathrooms. The luxurious owner’s suite includes an en-suite bath and two spacious walk-in closets.

Additionally, there is a superbly appointed second bedroom with its en-suite bathroom and ample closet space. Complementary to the extraordinary light and views, 35A offers temperature-controlled central HVAC and washer/dryer. Perfectly positioned in the center of Midtown Manhattan’s most glamorous district, the Olympic Tower was developed by a consortium headed by Aristotle Onassis. The building boasts the highest white glove services, with a 24-hour multi-lingual staff and a sophisticated concierge.

The Building staff provides unparalleled discretion, security, and comfort to residents of this exclusive condominium. Staging Iliara Barion. .

About Olympic Tower, 641 Fifth Avenue

Olympic Tower, 641 Fifth Avenue has received a CityRealty Rating of 90, 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:

Very Distinguished 7 out of 8 points

Retail Quality:

High-End 5 out of 5 points

Canopy Entrance:

Attractive 2 out of 3 points

Alterations:

None 2 out of 2 points

Plaza Or Atrium:

Very Attractive 3 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:

Not Allowed 2 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:

No 0 out of 2 points

Unity:

Unified Design 1 out of 1 points

Illumination:

None 0 out of 1 points

Water Element:

Yes 1 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:

Considerable 1 out of 3 points

Protected Views:

Many 2 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:

More than 5 Short Blocks 0 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:

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:

None 0 out of 3 points

Health Club:

Yes, with Swimming Pool 2 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:

None 0 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:

Yes 1 out of 1 points

Mixed Use:

Yes 1 out of 1 points

Non Rectilinear Form:

No 0 out of 1 points

Unusual Layouts:

No 0 out of 1 points

Prewar:

No 0 out of 1 points

Other Amenities:

Many 2 out of 2 points

Condo
Built in 1975
229 Apartments
52 Floors

Building Amenities

Attended Lobby
Concierge
FT Doorman
High-Rise
Post War
Resident Storage
Central AC
Garden
Health Club
Rooftop Terrace
Washer/Dryer in building
Elevator
Mail Room
Lounge
Fitness Center
Outdoor Entertainment Space
Courtyard
In-Unit Washer/Dryer
Bike Room
Fireplaces
Live-In Superintendent
Terraces / Balconies

About this Building

Pros

Impeccable location
Good public transportation
Across avenue from Rockefeller Center
High-quality retail
Large arcade
Concierge
Floor-to-ceiling windows
Pioneering mixed-use building
Dazzling views
Close to Subway

Cons

Many apartments
No sidewalk landscaping
No balconies
No roof deck
Considerable traffic
Many tourists

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