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857 Fifth Avenue

857 Fifth Avenue

Doorman Co-op located in Upper East Side, between East 67th Street & East 68th Street

  • Apartments For Sale (1)
  • Recent Sales (3)
  • All Units in Building (17)
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Overview of 857 Fifth Avenue

857 Fifth Avenue is a distinctive 21-story building located at the northeast corner of 67th Street, across from Central Park. Completed in 1963 and designed by Robert L. Bien for the Frouge Corporation, this neo-Grec style building stands out with its unique design, featuring curved bay windows and a bold, nautical-inspired aesthetic. Originally a luxury cooperative, it was converted to a condo with 17 apartments, offering spacious layouts and impressive views of Central Park.

The building’s design is a departure from traditional Fifth Avenue architecture, with a striking façade that includes decorative angled piers and large picture windows. Its side-street façade is particularly dynamic, with a visually engaging mix of shapes and materials, contrasting with its more sedate neighbors. While not universally praised, 857 Fifth Avenue is regarded as one of the more interesting post-war buildings on the avenue.

The building offers a range of amenities, including a full-time doorman, a roof deck, and pet-friendly policies. Apartments feature spacious layouts, with some boasting private outdoor spaces and formal galleries. Notably, the building was constructed on the site of George Jay Gould’s former mansion, adding historical significance to its prime Central Park-facing location. Today, it remains a coveted address on Museum Mile, close to top-tier shopping and transportation.

Year Built
1963
Apartments
17
Floors
21
Pets: Allowed
Neighborhood
Min Down
20%
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Amenities

  • Concierge
  • FT Doorman
  • Post War
  • Washer/Dryer in building
  • Elevator

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Nearby Subways

  1. 6
at Lexington Ave 0.28 miles
  1. F
at Lexington Ave and 63rd 0.35 miles
  1. N
  2. Q
  3. R
at 5th Ave and 60th 0.38 miles
  1. 4
  2. 5
at 3rd Ave and 60th 0.47 miles

Carter’s Review

"This rather gangly, 21-story structure at 857 Fifth Avenue on the northeast corner at 67th Street has only 17 apartments and is one of the city's most stylish white-brick apartment buildings with impressive layouts and fine views.

Designed by Robert L. Bien for the Frouge Corporation, the building was completed in 1963 and converted to a cooperative five years later."
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Pros & Cons

  • Many great views of Central Park
  • Area has many restaurants and famous boutiques
  • Convenient to cross-town buses and not too Stunning layouts for entertaining
  • No more than one apartment per floor
  • Balconies
  • Concierge
  • Doorman
  • Close to Subway
  • No sundeck
  • Considerable traffic on cross-town bus street and entrance to Central park transverse road

CityRealty Rating

25
/44
Architecture
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29
/36
Location
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26
/39
Features
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9
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89
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  • How is the CityRealty Rating calculated?

    Architecture
    • 30+ remarkable
    • 20-29 distinguished
    • 11-19 average
    • < 11 below average
    Location
    • 27+ remarkable
    • 18-26 distinguished
    • 9-17 average
    • < 9 below average
    Features
    • 22+ remarkable
    • 16-21 distinguished
    • 9-15 average
    • < 9 below average

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