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820 Fifth Avenue, #MAISONETTE

$14,000,000 | 4 beds, 5.5 baths
Building Profile  | 
268 days on Market

Key Details

  • Listed: Mar 29, 2024
    Days on Market: 268
    Building Type: Cooperative
    Neighborhood: Park/Fifth Ave. to 79th St. (Manhattan)
    Doorman: FT Doorman
    Listing viewed 1,711 times
Monthly Maintenance: $22,129
Est. Monthly Mortgage: $74,364
Total Est. Monthly Carrying Cost: $96,493
Note: the above is based on a down payment of 20% ($2,800,000), which is the minimum amount permitted by the building.

Insider Highlights

  • Historic and Prestigious Location: This property is situated in a prestigious Fifth Avenue limestone co-op built in 1916, with over 40 feet of frontage and stunning views of Central Park. The building has a rich history, having been converted to a cooperative in 1949, and is in close proximity to Central Park and many shops and restaurants along Fifth Avenue.
  • Exquisite Design and Architecture: The apartment is designed by renowned designer Bunny Williams and architect Nasser Nakib, featuring 11-foot ceilings, custom moldings, and herringbone floors. The private entrance boasts an impressive gallery and an ornate sweeping staircase.
  • Luxurious Living Spaces: The grand living room and paneled library come with gas fireplaces and oversized windows. The formal dining room is luxurious with a gas fireplace and Juliet balcony, and there's an additional upstairs library with a media center and wet bar.
  • High-End Kitchen and Bedrooms: The property features an expansive eat-in chef’s kitchen with top-of-the-line appliances. It has four bedrooms, all with en-suite baths, including a master suite with park views, a gas fireplace, and his and her marble baths.
  • Building Amenities and Extras: The building amenities include a concierge, FT doorman, resident storage, and elevators. The apartment comes with a 300 SF storage room and parking, and there's only one apartment per floor, providing residents with a private mini-estate.
  • Beautiful Exterior and Views: The entrance is impressive with handsome sidewalk landscaping and Japanese Cherry trees. The apartment offers spectacular Central Park views.

Description

Magnificent duplex designed by Bunny Williams and architect Nasser Nakib located in one of Fifth Avenue’s premier limestone co-ops, built in 1916 by Starret and Van Vleck, with over 40 feet of frontage and views of Central Park. Soaring 11-foot ceilings, superb classical details, hardware, custom moldings and impeccable herringbone floors abound throughout this gracious home.

A private entrance opens into the impressive gallery replete with a large, marble powder room, Parquet de Versailles floors and an ornate sweeping staircase. The voluminous entertaining rooms radiate off the central gallery through mahogany double doors.

The grand living room and handsome paneled library feature gas fireplaces with beautiful mantels and oversize windows with direct Central Park views. The stately formal dining room is luxurious and inviting, with a gas fireplace and Juliet balcony. Adjacent is the expansive eat-in, chef’s kitchen with a cheerful breakfast room, pantry, abundant storage and top of the line appliances including: Thermador and GE ovens, Sub Zero refrigerator and a Miele dishwasher.

A convenient back staircase leads from the kitchen to a full-sized laundry room with service elevator and a staff room with en-suite bath. A stunning, curved architectural staircase with a beautiful balustrade leads from the gallery up to the elegant private quarters of the apartment featuring 4 bedrooms all with en-suite baths. The second floor landing has a spacious cedar closet and a separate elevator landing and entrance.

The master suite features a spacious sun flooded bedroom with direct park views, gas fireplace and his and her marble baths--also with direct park views. There is an enormous dressing room with adjacent walk-in closet. An additional upstairs library with media center and wet bar provides another great entertaining room or can be used as a large fourth bedroom with en-suite bath.

There is central air throughout the apartment, a 300 SF storage room and parking.

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Listing courtesy of Brown Harris Stevens Residential Sales LLC

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About 820 Fifth Avenue

96

820 Fifth Avenue has received a CityRealty Rating of 96, 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

29
Out of 44
+
32
Out of 36
+
25
Out of 39
+
10
=
96
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:
Dramatic 3 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:
Attractively Enclosed 2 out of 2 points
Airconditioners:
Allowed and Present 0 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:
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:
3-6 Short Blocks 1 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:
Stunning 5 out of 5 points
Units Per Floor:
1 5 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:
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:
Yes 1 out of 1 points
Elevator Person:
Yes 1 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:
Many 2 out of 2 points

Building Amenities

  • Concierge
  • FT Doorman
  • High-Rise
  • Pre War
  • Resident Storage
  • Elevator
  • Fireplaces

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Pros
  • Palatial apartments
  • Elevator operators
  • Spectacular Central Park views
  • Doorman
  • Magnificent- finely detailed building
  • Only one apartment per floor
  • Handsome sidewalk landscaping with Japanese Cherry trees
  • Impressive entrance
  • Close to Subway
Cons
  • No garage
  • No health club
  • Parades on Fifth Avenue
  • Heavy traffic on Fifth Avenue
  • Not close to supermarket
  • No terraces
  • No recreational roof
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