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2056 Fifth Avenue
Last updated on Mar 26, 2026

Rhapsody on Fifth,
2056 Fifth Avenue

This four-story building at 127th Street was renovated in 2006 into 'Rhapsody on Fifth,' expanding it to six stories with 22 condominium units. The project, designed by BKSK Architects, features a restored red-brick exterior with limestone details, a new cornice, and modern amenities including a fitness center and doorman service. Currently, 1 apartment is for sale.

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Overview of Rhapsody on Fifth at 2056 Fifth Avenue

2056 Fifth Avenue was built in 1920 and converted to condos in 2005. Rhapsody on Fifth has a total of 22 apartments and is located in Harlem, very close to the 2 and 3 subway lines.

Amenities at this building include doorman, health club, washer/dryer in building and video intercom.

Similar nearby buildings include 11 West 126th Street, 50 West 127th Street, 32 West 128th Street and 1485 Fifth Avenue. See more ->

Doorman
Full Time
Type
Condo
Year Built
1920
Converted: 2005
Apartments
Floors
6
Neighborhood
Min Down
20%

Amenities

  • FT Doorman
  • Garden
  • Health Club
  • Video Intercom
  • Washer/Dryer in building
  • Elevator
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Pros & Cons

  • Recreated cornice
  • Good public transportation
  • Three blocks north of Marcus Garvey Memorial Park
  • Fitness center
  • Superintendent
  • Bicycle room
  • Storage space
  • Interactive video security system
  • 16-hour doorman
  • Some ornamental balconies
  • Rusticated limestone base
  • Ramped bridge with glass accents entrance
  • Close to Subway
  • No garage
  • Not close to midtown
  • No sidewalk landscaping
  • No roof deck

CityRealty Rating

22
/44
Architecture
+
21
/36
Location
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19
/39
Features
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8
Editor’s Points
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70
CITYREALTY
RATING
  • How is the CityRealty Rating calculated?

    Architecture
    • 30+ remarkable
    • 20-29 distinguished
    • 11-19 average
    • < 11 below average
    Location
    • 27+ remarkable
    • 18-26 distinguished
    • 9-17 average
    • < 9 below average
    Features
    • 22+ remarkable
    • 16-21 distinguished
    • 9-15 average
    • < 9 below average

Broker & Buyer Comments

This "heavenly conversion" of a former church offers "distinctive" living spaces with "top-notch finishes" and "characteristically quirky" floor plans. Residents enjoy a "peaceful" common outdoor space in this "architecturally unique" residence.

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