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The Yosemite, 550 Park Avenue, #12A

$8,200,000 ($2,050 per ft2) -8.8% | 4 beds, 4.5 baths | Approx. 4,000 ft2
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352 days on Market

Key Details

  • Listed: May 17, 2023
    Last Price Change: -8.8% ($795,000) on Sep 15
    Days on Market: 352
    Building Type: Cooperative
    Neighborhood: Park/Fifth Ave. to 79th St. (Manhattan)
    Doorman: FT Doorman
    Listing viewed 188 times
Monthly Maintenance: $12,994 ($3.25/ft2)
Est. Monthly Mortgage: $45,465
Total Est. Monthly Carrying Cost: $58,459 ($14.61/ft2)
Note: the above is based on a down payment of 20% ($1,640,000), which is the minimum amount permitted by the building.

Insider Highlights

  • Property Details: This luxurious residence is located at 550 Park Avenue, #12A, listed for $8,200,000. It offers approximately 4,000 ft2 of living space, with 4 bedrooms, 4.5 bathrooms, and a private elevator landing. The apartment is on the 12th floor with 10.6 ft ceilings and 21 oversized windows, providing ample natural light.
  • Building Information: The cooperative building, completed in 1917 and converted in 1952, has 32 apartments across 17 floors. It offers amenities such as a full-time doorman, concierge, elevator operator, resident storage, and laundry room. However, it does not have a sundeck, health club, or garage.
  • Financial Details: The monthly maintenance fee is $12,994, with total taxes and fees also amounting to $12,994. The property allows 50% financing and there is a 3% flip tax payable by the purchaser.
  • Flexible Layout: The apartment offers the possibility of four or five bedrooms, depending on your needs. It also features a large south-facing kitchen and an adjacent staff room.
  • Pet and Pied-a-Terre Policy: The building is pet-friendly and allows pied-a-terres, making it a flexible choice for various lifestyles.
  • Location: The property is situated in the fashionable Park/Fifth Ave. to 79th St. neighborhood, close to many boutiques and restaurants on Madison Avenue. It is also conveniently located near two subway lines.

Description

Park Ave/62nd St - Massive Prewar 12 on High Floor

Ideally situated on the 12th floor of one of J.E.R Carpenter’s most prestigious white-glove cooperative buildings, this exceptional 12 room residence, with approximately 4000 square feet, has massive proportions, beautiful prewar details and soaring 10.6 ft ceilings. Light streams in throughout the day through 21 oversized windows spanning all four exposures.

A private elevator landing opens into an elegant 25 Ft. gallery which leads to an impressive 63 Ft. expanse of entertainment space capturing open views over the Colony Club and the Upper East Side Historical District through enormous picture windows. To the right of the gallery is an oversized library with a wood burning fireplace and open views over Park Avenue.

The private bedroom wing of the residence provides for the possibility of as many as four or five bedrooms, each benefiting from excellent light and open views.

A large south-facing kitchen and adjacent staff room are situated in the western wing of the apartment.

Completed in 1917, 550 Park Avenue is a full-service, white-glove doorman building comprised of 17 floors with only two apartments per floor, each line with its own private elevator elevator landing. Resident amenities include a private rooftop, separate storage, and laundry room. Pied- -terres and pets are allowed. 50% financing is permitted, and there are no summer work rules.

There is a 3% flip tax payable by the purchaser.

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Apartment Amenities

  • River View

Listing Agent (Seller's Representative)

Listing courtesy of Brown Harris Stevens Residential Sales LLC

Pricing History

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About The Yosemite, 550 Park Avenue

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The Yosemite, 550 Park Avenue has received a CityRealty Rating of 81, 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
+
28
Out of 36
+
17
Out of 39
+
10
=
81
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:
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:
None 0 out of 2 points
Garden:
Attractive 2 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:
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:
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:
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:
9-11 Feet 2 out of 4 points
Balconies:
None 0 out of 3 points
Health Club:
None 0 out of 2 points
Private Gardens:
None 0 out of 2 points
Storage Rooms:
Minimal 1 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:
Yes 1 out of 1 points
Elevator Person:
Yes 1 out of 1 points
Recreational Roof:
None 0 out of 1 points
Driveway:
None 0 out of 1 points
Maids Room:
None 0 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

  • Conversion Year: 1952
  • Concierge
  • Elevator Operator
  • FT Doorman
  • High-Rise
  • Pre War
  • Resident Storage
  • Elevator

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Pros
  • Very elegant building
  • Attractive layouts
  • Few apartments
  • Concierge
  • Doorman
  • Consistent fenestration
  • Close to many fashionable boutiques and restaurants on Madison Avenue
  • Not far from two subway lines
  • Part-time elevator operator
Cons
  • No sundeck
  • No health club
  • No garage
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