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870 Fifth Avenue, #11D

$2,750,000 ($1,719 per ft2) | 2 beds, 2.5 baths | Approx. 1,600 ft2
Building Profile  | 
164 days on Market

Key Details

  • Listed: Jun 10, 2024
    Last Price Change: ($249,000) on Nov 12
    Days on Market: 164
    Building Type: Cooperative
    Neighborhood: Park/Fifth Ave. to 79th St. (Manhattan)
    Doorman: FT Doorman
    Listing viewed 260 times
Monthly Maintenance: $5,028 ($3.14/ft2)
Est. Monthly Mortgage: $9,120
Total Est. Monthly Carrying Cost: $14,148 ($8.84/ft2)
Note: the above is based on a down payment of 50% ($1,375,000), which is the minimum amount permitted by the building.

Insider Highlights

  • Breathtaking Central Park Views: Enjoy direct, panoramic views of Central Park and iconic midtown skylines through expansive picture windows.
  • Elegant Renovations: The primary bedroom features new cove lighting, while the entire apartment has been recently skim coated and painted for a fresh, modern look.
  • Spacious and Inviting Layout: A large foyer welcomes you, leading to a light-filled living and dining area, perfect for entertaining and relaxation.
  • Gourmet Kitchen: The sun-drenched eat-in kitchen boasts white cabinets, granite countertops, and a dedicated dining area, ideal for culinary enthusiasts.
  • Luxurious Building Amenities: Residents enjoy a full-time doorman, concierge services, a new gym, and a lovely rooftop terrace for leisure and fitness.
  • Prime Location: Situated on Fifth Avenue, just steps from Central Park and Museum Mile, offering unparalleled access to culture, dining, and shopping.

Description

BEST VIEWS ON FIFTH AVENUE at 68th Street, a fabulous location close to museums and wonderful shopping for everything! Welcome to the elegant 870 Fifth Avenue jewel, 11D. A light filled two bedroom, two and a half bath corner apartment with direct views of Central Park and iconic buildings of midtown and the westside is now for sale.

An entrance to Central Park is just across Fifth Avenue. The large inviting foyer has a powder room and three 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. Close to Museum Mile, the Frick Museum, the Metropolitan Museum, and the Museum of Modern Art, 870 Fifth is the perfect location.

Designed by William I. Hohauser, 870 Fifth Avenue was built in 1949 in a perfect location at 68th Street steps from 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% 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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