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1255 Fifth Avenue - East Harlem
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1255 Fifth Avenue

1255 Fifth Avenue

Doorman condo located in East Harlem, at The Northeast corner of East 107th Street

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  • Apartments For Sale (2) $987 Avg. price/ft2
  • For Rent (2) $88 Avg. price/ft2
  • Recent Sales (5) $1,030 Avg. price/ft2
  • All Units in Building (52)
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Overview of 1255 Fifth Avenue

1255 Fifth Avenue is an eight story, pre-war condominium built in 1925 on the northeast corner of 107th Street, directly across from Central Park's Harlem Meer and Conservatory Gardens. The beige brick building features handsome architectural details including a two story rusticated base, pedimented third floor windows, and a balustraded bandcourse, though a later glass rooftop addition sits somewhat incongruously atop the original structure. Originally dedicated in 1927 as the Home of the Daughters of Israel, with Mayor Jimmy Walker as the principal speaker, the building was converted to condominiums in 1985 and now contains approximately 52 units.

The apartments are notable for their dramatic loft style layouts with soaring 12 to 15 foot beamed ceilings, oversized windows, and some units offering direct Central Park views. Several residences feature mezzanines or sleeping lofts, and some have been combined to create expansive multi level homes spanning over 2,400 square feet. A few apartments offer private terraces or balconies, wood burning fireplaces, and in-unit washer/dryers (permitted with board approval). Photographer Annie Leibovitz once called the building home.

The full service building provides a 24 hour doorman, concierge, and live-in superintendent. Amenities include a landscaped roof garden with barbecue facilities and panoramic views, a fitness center, laundry rooms on every floor, private storage, and a bike room. The location on Museum Mile places residents steps from world-class cultural institutions and provides easy access to the 2/3 and 6 subway lines. The building welcomes pets and permits pied-à-terre ownership.

Year Built
1925
Converted: 1985
Apartments
52
Floors
8
Neighborhood
Min Down
10%
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Amenities

  • FT Doorman
  • Pre War
  • Central AC
  • Health Club
  • Rooftop Terrace
  • Elevator
  • Laundry Room
  • Terraces / Balconies
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Nearby Subways

  1. 2
  2. 3
at Lenox Ave and 111th 0.29 miles
  1. 6
at Lexington Ave 0.31 miles

Pros & Cons

  • 24 hour doorman and live in superintendent
  • In-unit washer/dryer permitted with board approval
  • High ceilings up to 15 feet
  • Fitness center
  • Landscaped roof deck
  • Laundry room on every floor
  • Private storage and bike room
  • Pet friendly
  • Canopied entrance
  • Located directly across from Central Park and close to many museums
  • Close to 2/3/6 subway lines and multiple bus routes
  • No garage

CityRealty Rating

23
/44
Architecture
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29
/36
Location
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18
/39
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8
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  • 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 "full-service" condo offers "friendly staff" and a "beautiful roof garden" in a coveted Central Park-adjacent location. While the building "lives up to its address" with "attentive service," some note the area "lacks neighborhood amenities," though the park proximity compensates.

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