Key Details

Listed: Apr 26, 2024

Last Price Change: ($400,000) on Sep 9

Days on Market: 209

Building Type: Cooperative

Neighborhood: Park/Fifth Ave. to 79th St. (Manhattan)

Doorman: FT Doorman

Listing viewed 231 times

Monthly Maintenance: $8,439

Est. Monthly Mortgage: $3,973

Total Est. Monthly Carrying Cost: $12,412

Note: the above is based on a down payment of 80% ($2,396,000), which is the minimum amount permitted by the building.

Insider Highlights

High-End Kitchen: The meticulously renovated eat-in kitchen is equipped with state-of-the-art La Cornue appliances and Sub-Zero refrigeration, perfect for any culinary enthusiast.
Classic Elegance: The pre-war building showcases intricate millwork and beamed ceilings for a timeless elegance, an attractive masonry façade, brightly colored terracotta decoration, and a very attractive entrance with bronze doors.
Secure and Pet-Friendly: The building is pet-friendly and offers a full-time doorman for added security and convenience, making it a perfect choice for pet owners who value safety and convenience.
Exclusive Privacy and Spaciousness: The property occupies an entire floor, providing unparalleled privacy and spaciousness. It boasts an expansive corner living room with a gas fireplace and hand-carved marble mantle, and a tranquil library with hand-painted wood floors and custom millwork.
Luxurious Amenities: The residence features two opulent en-suite bedrooms, with the primary suite offering a spa-like marble bathroom and a generously proportioned walk-in closet. Modern conveniences such as through-wall air conditioning, a washer/dryer, and private storage are also included.
Prime Location: This prestigious Park Avenue property is ideally located close to the fashionable boutiques and art galleries of Madison Avenue, the 'Museum Mile' of Fifth Avenue, and Lenox Hill Hospital. It also offers convenient cross-town bus service and proximity to the subway at Lexington Avenue and 77th Street.

Description

Occupying an entire floor of this prestigious address, this residence is a testament to refined living. The expansive corner living room, a masterpiece of proportion and light, is anchored by a gas fireplace adorned with a hand-carved marble mantle. Intricate millwork and beamed ceilings lend an air of timeless elegance to the space.A tranquil library, replete with hand-painted wood floors and custom millwork, offers a peaceful retreat.

The heart of the home, a meticulously renovated eat-in kitchen, is equipped with state-of-the-art La Cornue appliances and Sub-Zero refrigeration, providing a culinary haven while overlooking the vibrant pulse of Park Avenue.Two opulent en-suite bedrooms offer serene sanctuaries, the primary suite featuring a spa-like marble bathroom and a generously proportioned walk-in closet. Modern conveniences such as through-wall air conditioning, a washer/dryer, and private storage complete this exceptional offering.898 Park Avenue presents a singular opportunity to embrace a lifestyle of unparalleled sophistication and comfort.Built in 1924, this all-cash co-op allows pets and pied-a-terres. There is a 3% flip tax paid by the purchaser.

About 898 Park Avenue

898 Park Avenue has received a CityRealty Rating of 84, 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

Out of 44

Out of 36

Out of 39

Out of 119

Architecture Rating: Points Breakdown

Exterior:

Very Distinguished 7 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:

Enclosed 1 out of 2 points

Airconditioners:

Allowed and Present 0 out of 2 points

Free Standing:

Corner 1 out of 2 points

Gargoyles:

Distinctive 2 out of 2 points

Garden:

None 0 out of 2 points

Fenestration:

Consistent 1 out of 1 points

Landmark:

No 0 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 20 blocks 4 out of 5 points

Views:

Impressive 3 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:

3-5 Short Blocks 1 out of 2 points

Distance To Park:

3-6 Short Blocks 1 out of 2 points

Distance To Water:

More than 6 Short Blocks 0 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:

Spacious 4 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:

None 0 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:

None 0 out of 1 points

Elevator Person:

None 0 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

Co-op
Built in 1924
10 Apartments
14 Floors

Building Amenities

FT Doorman
Pre War
Elevator

About this Building

Pros

Gargoyles
Colorful and interesting terracotta ornamentation
Prime location close to the fashionable boutiques and art galleries of Madison Avenue and the "Museum Mile" of Fifth Avenue.
Convenient cross-town bus service
Better than average views for Park Avenue
Not far from subway at Lexington Avenue and 77th Street
Close to Lenox Hill Hospital
Doorman
Very attractive entrance with bronze doors

Cons

Busy intersection
No garage
No sundeck
No health club

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Subways

at Lexington Ave 0.15 miles

at Lexington Ave 0.39 miles

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About 898 Park Avenue

898 Park Avenue has received a CityRealty Rating of 84, based on:

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