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870 Fifth Avenue, #PHC

$3,995,000 | 3 beds, 3.5 baths
Building Profile  | 
172 days on Market

Key Details

  • Listed: May 16, 2024
    Days on Market: 172
    Building Type: Cooperative
    Neighborhood: Park/Fifth Ave. to 79th St. (Manhattan)
    Doorman: FT Doorman
    Listing viewed 126 times
Monthly Maintenance: $9,249
Est. Monthly Mortgage: $13,236
Total Est. Monthly Carrying Cost: $22,485
Note: the above is based on a down payment of 50% ($1,997,500), which is the minimum amount permitted by the building.

Insider Highlights

  • Prime Location: This duplex apartment is situated in a prime location on 68th Street and Fifth Avenue, close to Central Park, Madison Avenue, world-famous boutiques, art galleries, and The Frick Collection.
  • Spacious and Versatile Layout: The apartment offers substantial outdoor space on both levels, perfect for entertaining. Each bedroom includes an ensuite bathroom, walk-in closet, and access to the apartment’s exclusive outdoor space. The apartment can be easily reconfigured to 3 bedrooms and also includes a maid’s bedroom with a separate entrance.
  • Additional Amenities: The apartment features a true dining room, living room, sitting room, solarium with bath, and wet bar. It also boasts abundant closet space and three exposures including South, East, and North with views of Central Park.
  • Building Features: The building has a stunning Art Deco lobby, gym, rooftop garden, central laundry, and bike room. It also offers private storage in the basement and allows in-unit washer/dryers.
  • Full-Time Staff and Services: The building is serviced by a full-time staff including a resident manager, doormen, porters, and handymen. It also has a concierge, FT Doorman, resident storage, garden, health club, rooftop terrace, and elevator.
  • Pet-Friendly and Pied-a-Terre Permitted: The building is pet-friendly and allows pied-a-terre, making it a versatile choice for various living arrangements.

Description

For the first time in 40 years, Penthouse 20/21C will be coming to market. This unique home perched above Central Park with spectacular views will ignite your imagination and inspire you, and your contractor, to transform it into the home of your dreams. This fabulous duplex offers entrances on both the 20th and 21st floors ,substantial outdoor space perfect for entertaining, including private outdoor spaces on both levels.-Currently configured as a true two bedroom.

Each bedroom includes an ensuite bathroom, walk in closet and access to the apartment’s exclusive outdoor space.-Easily reconfigured to 3 bedrooms.-Additional Maid’s bedroom room with en-suite bathroom is on the lower level of the duplex with separate entrance.-True dining room, living room, sitting room, solarium with bath and wet bar-Abundant closet space-Three exposures including South, East and North and views of Central Park!-Total square footage 3,000ft2 interior 400ft2 of exterior square footage on both levels!-9.5 ft ceiling heightsBuilding Highlights:- Built in 1949- Private side street entrance- Stunning Art Deco lobby- Gym, rooftop garden, central laundry and bike room- Full-time staff including a resident manager, doormen, porters, and handymen- Private storage in the basement- Prime location on 68th Street and Fifth Avenue close to the park and Madison Ave- Pet-friendly and pied-a-terre permitted-Building is 50% down. Staging & Interior Design by Andy Stewart of Red Cap Productions. -Assessment Until 02/2025 for Capital Improvements.

Amount: $2,632.40/mo.

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Apartment Amenities

  • Terrace
Listing courtesy of Corcoran Group

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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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