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Listed: Oct 2, 2023

Last Price Change: -2.2% ($50,000) on Feb 12

Days on Market: 214

Building Type: Cooperative

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

Doorman: FT Doorman

Listing viewed 301 times

Monthly Maintenance: $3,321

Est. Monthly Mortgage: $7,537

Total Est. Monthly Carrying Cost: $10,858

Note: the above is based on a down payment of 50% ($1,087,500), which is the minimum amount permitted by the building.

Description

For the discriminating VIEW BUYER! This unique duplex apartment has been renovated and reconfigured to be unlike any other C line apartments in the building, allowing unobstructed Central Park views from the Living Room, Dining Area and the Kitchen. Enter on the 4th floor into the elegant Foyer with its coat closet, Guest Bathroom and architectural art niche. This home’s modern and sleek design provides custom wood cabinetry in the Living Room and Kitchen allowing for an abundance of storage.

4 large picture windows look West into Central Park and afford views of the skyscrapers of Central Park South. The open Chef’s Kitchen is equipped with marble countertops, a Bosch refrigerator and other high-end appliances as well as large walk-in pantry /utilities closet and a kitchen workstation. Climb the carpeted stairs to see the Master Bedroom suite, an oversized Master Bathroom with double sinks and bathtub with shower, and a home office!

There are 3 closets upstairs including a huge walk-in closet retrofitted with drawers and clothing hanging space. Enjoy more unobstructed Central Park views from the two large picture windows in the Bedroom, in fact, every window in this duplex apartment looks at the PARK! This home comes with a private locked storage cage in the basement.

870 Fifth Avenue has a Health Club, beautiful Roof Deck, a Bicycle Room, and 24/7 Doorman security. Located on the best part of Fifth Avenue with wonderful shopping, restaurants and museums. The building is pet friendly and welcomes pied a terre owners, this apartment is approved for a washer/dryer installation!

About 870 Fifth Avenue

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

Out of 44

Out of 36

Out of 39

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

Co-op
Built in 1949
94 Apartments
20 Floors

Building Amenities

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

About this Building

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

at Lexington Ave 0.27 miles

at Lexington Ave and 63rd 0.38 miles

at 5th Ave and 60th 0.43 miles

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