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870 Fifth Avenue, #11D

$3,200,000 ($2,000 per ft2) | 2 beds, 2.5 baths | Approx. 1,600 ft2
Building Profile  | 
89 days on Market

Key Details

  • Listed: Jun 10, 2024
    Days on Market: 89
    Building Type: Cooperative
    Neighborhood: Park/Fifth Ave. to 79th St. (Manhattan)
    Doorman: FT Doorman
    Listing viewed 162 times
Monthly Maintenance: $5,028 ($3.14/ft2)
Est. Monthly Mortgage: $10,019
Total Est. Monthly Carrying Cost: $15,047 ($9.40/ft2)
Note: the above is based on a down payment of 50% ($1,600,000), which is the minimum amount permitted by the building.

Insider Highlights

  • Prime Location: This large, light-filled two-bedroom, two and a half bath corner apartment is located on Fifth Avenue, one of the most prestigious addresses in New York City. It offers direct views of Central Park and iconic midtown and westside skylines, and is in close proximity to fine dining, Madison Avenue shopping, luxury department stores, and The Frick Collection.
  • Modern Amenities: The apartment features a recently renovated primary bedroom with new cove lighting, bathrooms tiled with natural stone, and a sun-filled windowed kitchen with a dining area, white cabinets, and granite countertops. It also includes an in-unit Miele washer and dryer.
  • Building Features: The building offers a range of amenities including a new gym, a lovely roof deck, attended elevators, and a concierge. It also includes a full-time doorman and allows pied-a-terres and in-unit washer/dryers.
  • Pet-Friendly: The building is pet-friendly, making it a perfect choice for pet owners.
  • Private Storage: The sale includes a private storage cage in the basement, providing extra space for belongings.
  • Convenient Transportation: The building is conveniently located close to the subway, making transportation easy and accessible.

Description

BEST VIEWS ON FIFTH AVENUE on 68th Street ! Welcome to the elegant 870 Fifth Avenue Coop. On the 11th floor with direct views of Central Park and iconic buildings of midtown and the westside is a light filled two bedroom, two and a half bath corner apartment for sale. The large inviting foyer has a powder room and two closets.

As one enters, one is drawn into the living dining area because of the breath-taking views of Central Park, midtown and westside skylines through huge picture windows. From the library or en-suite bedroom, there is another huge picture window facing the park with views to the south, west. and north. Two additional windows illuminate the space.

The primary bedroom has just been renovated and has new cove lighting. The entire exquisite home has been recently skim coated and painted. The two and a half bathrooms are tiled with natural stone.

The sun filled windowed kitchen with dining area has produced many gourmet meals. There are white cabinets and granite counter tops in the eat-in kitchen. There also is a service entrance next to the kitchen with a Miele washer and a Miele dryer plus storage.

There is a private storage cage in the basement which comes with the sale. There is also a spacious laundry room in the basement.

Designed by William I. Hohauser, 870 Fifth Avenue was built in 1949 in a perfect location at 68th Street close by Central Park on Fifth Avenue. The lobby of 870 Fifth Avenue is very inviting. There are attended elevators and a concierge.

There is a new gym and a lovely roof deck. Small dogs are permitted in this pied-a terre friendly coop. There are 104 apartments and 20 stories. Financing may not exceed 50 percent of the purchase price. Contact me today for a showing.

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Listing courtesy of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices New York Properties

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About 870 Fifth Avenue

86

870 Fifth Avenue has received a CityRealty Rating of 86, 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

26
Out of 44
+
30
Out of 36
+
21
Out of 39
+
9
=
86
Out of 119
 

Architecture Rating: Points Breakdown

Exterior:
Distinguished 6 out of 8 points
Retail Quality:
Good 3 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:
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:
Exists 1 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:
Considerable 1 out of 3 points
Protected Views:
Many 2 out of 2 points
Distance To Subway:
3-5 Short Blocks 1 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:
Quite Stylish 3 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:
None 0 out of 2 points
Storage Rooms:
Considerable 2 out of 2 points
Bay Windows:
Some 1 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:
Yes 1 out of 1 points
Recreational Roof:
Yes 1 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:
Yes 1 out of 1 points
Non Rectilinear Form:
Yes 1 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

Building Amenities

  • Concierge
  • FT Doorman
  • High-Rise
  • Post War
  • Resident Storage
  • Garden
  • Health Club
  • Rooftop Terrace
  • Elevator

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Pros
  • Attended elevators
  • New gym
  • New rooftop sundeck
  • Many corner windows
  • Some terraces
  • Two blocks south of The Frick Collection
  • Close to many world-famous boutiques on Madison Avenue and art galleries
  • Doorman
  • Elegant street and entrance
  • Many fabulous Central Park views
  • Close to Subway
Cons
  • Considerable daytime traffic on avenue
  • Postwar construction
  • Conventional layouts
  • Many passing parades
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Subways

  1. 6
at Lexington Ave 0.27 miles
  1. F
at Lexington Ave and 63rd 0.38 miles
  1. N
  2. Q
  3. R
at 5th Ave and 60th 0.43 miles

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