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The Massena, 944 Park Avenue, #7FL

$7,995,000 ($2,265 per ft2) -20% | 4 beds, 4.5 baths | Approx. 3,530 ft2
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220 days on Market

Key Details

  • Listed: Sep 27, 2023
    Last Price Change: -20% ($2M) on May 2
    Days on Market: 220
    Building Type: Condominium
    Neighborhood: Carnegie Hill (Manhattan)
    Doorman: FT Doorman
Monthly Common Charges: $6,225
Monthly Real Estate Taxes: $3,890
Total Taxes & Fees: $10,115 ($2.87/ft2)
Est. Monthly Mortgage: $44,241
Total Est. Monthly Carrying Cost: $54,356 ($15.40/ft2)
Note: the above is based on a down payment of 20% ($1,599,000), which is the minimum amount permitted by the building.

Insider Highlights

  • Prime Location: This prestigious property is located in the Carnegie Hill neighborhood, occupying the entire 7th floor of 944 Park Avenue, a prewar condominium. It's in close proximity to Central Park, Museum Mile, restaurants, shops, and public transportation, including good cross-town bus service on 79th Street and nearby subway stations.
  • Luxurious Interior: The apartment features a private elevator vestibule and grand gallery, an oversized living room with east-facing Park Avenue views, herringbone wood floors, high ceilings, and a wood-burning fireplace. There's also a formal library with wood built-ins and pocket doors, and a large formal dining room with open western views.
  • High-End Kitchen: The windowed eat-in kitchen is equipped with high-end appliances like Sub-Zero and Viking, granite countertops, and ample storage and counter space. It also includes a concealed walk-in pantry and additional storage hallway.
  • Spacious Bedrooms: The apartment has three major bedrooms, each with its own bathroom ensuite. The primary suite features two large walk-in closets and built-ins, and there's copious professionally outfitted closet space throughout the apartment.
  • Building Amenities: The building, a fine Art Deco structure designed by George F. Pelham and built in 1933, offers a full-time doorman, concierge, and a new gym. Pets are also allowed.
  • Nearby Attractions: The property is close to the Metropolitan Museum of Art, many schools, and religious institutions, making it an ideal location for families and art enthusiasts.

Description

GRAND + SUNNY 4 BEDROOM PARK AVENUE CONDO

This exclusive and elegant residence occupies the entire 7th floor of 944 Park Avenue, one of the few true prewar condominiums on the Avenue. This sprawling 4 bedroom, 4.5 bathroom residence is approximately 3500 square feet and occupies the entire 7th floor of 944 Park Avenue, a full service condo ideally situated between 81st and 82nd Streets with Park Avenue views and open city views, blocks from Central Park, Museum Mile, museums, restaurants, shops and public transportation.

The elevator opens to a private vestibule and a grand gallery awaits. The oversized living room faces East over Park Avenue with sun streaming in and features gorgeous herringbone wood floors, high ceilings and a wood-burning fireplace.

Off of the living room is a handsome formal library with wood built-ins and pocket doors. On the other side of the gallery is a huge formal dining room with open western views through a gorgeous oversized window. The windowed eat-in kitchen features high end appliances like Sub-Zero, and Viking, granite countertops and plenty of storage and counter space.

There is a concealed walk-in pantry, as well as a hallway with additional storage, slacked LG washer and dryer. A sizable staff room with great light and a full fourth bathroom round out this end of the apartment.

The three major bedrooms are all off the gallery off their own private hallway and each bedroom has its own bathroom ensuite. The primary suite is on Park Avenue and features two large walk-in closets and lovely built-ins.

All the bedrooms are have great proportions and there are copious professionally outfitted closet space.

With only 21 apartments and one of the few Park Avenue prewar condos, 944 Park Avenue is highly coveted and offers a full time doorman, concierge and a new gym. Pets allowed. PLEASE NOTE: There is a tenant in place until June 2024.

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Listing courtesy of Brown Harris Stevens Residential Sales LLC

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About The Massena, 944 Park Avenue

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The Massena, 944 Park Avenue has received a CityRealty Rating of 77, 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

24
Out of 44
+
27
Out of 36
+
17
Out of 39
+
9
=
77
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:
Attractive 2 out of 3 points
Alterations:
None 2 out of 2 points
Plaza Or Atrium:
None 0 out of 3 points
Contextual Design:
No, but Very Good 3 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:
No 0 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:
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:
Very Attractive with Trees 4 out of 5 points
Distance To Neighborhood Center:
Less than 10 blocks 5 out of 5 points
Views:
Impressive 3 out of 4 points
Neighborhood Ambience:
Very Attractive 3 out of 3 points
Traffic Noise:
Some 2 out of 3 points
Protected Views:
Many 2 out of 2 points
Distance To Subway:
More than 5 Short Blocks 0 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:
Quite Stylish 3 out of 5 points
Units Per Floor:
2 4 out of 5 points
Ceiling:
8-9 Feet 1 out of 4 points
Balconies:
None 0 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:
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:
Some 1 out of 2 points

Building Amenities

  • FT Doorman
  • High-Rise
  • Pre War
  • Health Club
  • Elevator

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Pros
  • Very few apartments
  • Health club
  • Marvelous masonry patterning
  • Good cross-town bus service on 79th Street
  • Consistent fenestration
  • Close to the Metropolitan Museum of Art
  • Doorman
  • Close to many schools and religious institutions
  • Fine Art Deco building
  • Close to Subway
Cons
  • No garage
  • Protruding air-conditioners
  • No roof deck
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Subways

  1. 6
at Lexington Ave 0.26 miles
  1. 4
  2. 5
at Lexington Ave 0.26 miles

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