988 Fifth Avenue, #PENTHOUSE

$100,000 ($218 per ft²) | 3 beds, 4 baths | Approx. 5,500 ft²

Key Details

Listed Nov 1, 2018

Days on Market 318

Building Type Condominium

Neighborhood Carnegie Hill

Description

HOTEL LIVING IN A BOUTIQUE FIFTH AVENUE CONDOMINIUM. This stunning duplex penthouse has two enormous landscaped terraces, and sits atop a small, private, and highly coveted, white glove, Pre-war condominium. Each room of this impeccably furnished and sun-flooded 3 bedroom, 3.5 bathroom apartment has floor to ceiling windows affording breathtaking views of Central Park and the New York City skyline.

This is sumptuous living with international flair right in the epicenter of New York citys prized upper east side. On the main level is a corner living room, chefs kitchen, formal dining room, a master suite with a dressing room upholstered in cashmere with mahogany cabinetry, and a luxurious private guest suite. The expansive landscaped terrace is accessed from every room.

On the upper level, two additional guestrooms have access to another spectacular wrap terrace with outdoor bar and covered pergola, three separate, private outdoor showers and seating area. There is also a small spa on this level. The monthly rent includes daily maid service Monday through Friday including laundry and ironing, weekly fresh flowers provided and installed by a renowned local florist, satellite TV, WIFI, and electricity.

A gardener is also on staff to maintain the outdoor spaces and landscaping. The penthouse has its own AC and water systems and the building also has an emergency generator. The impeccably designed and furnished penthouse provides one with the benefits of hotel living in the seclusion and privacy of a boutique building located in one of the most coveted locations in Manhattan.

Apartment Amenities

Furnished
Terrace

Pricing History

About 988 Fifth Avenue

988 Fifth Avenue has received a CityRealty Rating of 89, 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:

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:

Exposed 0 out of 2 points

Airconditioners:

Not Allowed 2 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:

No Consistency 0 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:

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:

Less than 3 Short Blocks 2 out of 2 points

Distance To Park:

Less Than 3 Short Blocks 2 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:

Stunning 5 out of 5 points

Units Per Floor:

1 5 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:

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:

Yes 1 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

Condo
Built in 1925
14 Apartments
14 Floors

Building Amenities

Conversion Year: 1981
FT Doorman
Hi Rise
Pre War
Garden
Elevator

About this Building

Pros

Attractive canopied entrance and sidewalk landscaping
Spectacular views of Central Park
Very few apartments
fireplaces
Superb Italian-Renaissance-palazzo-style detailing
Two blocks south of entrance to the Metropolitan Museum of Art
Doorman
One block from cross-town bus service
Prime- quiet location on Fifth Avenue

Cons

No sundeck
No garage
No health club
Parades

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