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The Kensington, 73 Fifth Avenue

Co-op located in Flatiron/Union Square, between East 15th Street & East 16th Street

Description of The Kensington at 73 Fifth Avenue

73 Fifth Avenue was built in 1907 and converted to co-op apartments in 1996. The Kensington has a total of 17 apartments and is located in Flatiron/Union Square, very close to the M, 1, 2, 3, F, N, Q, R, 4, 5, 6 and L subway lines.

Amenities at this pet friendly pre war building include resident storage, terraces / balconies and central ac.

Similar nearby buildings include 470 West 24th Street.

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Building Facts

  • Year Built: 1907
    Converted Year: 1996
    Building Type: Co-op
    Neighborhood: Flatiron/Union Square (Manhattan)
    Minimum Down: 25%
  • Total Apartments: 17 17
    Total Floors: 11
    Pets: Allowed
    Total Floorplans:

Building Amenities

  • Pre War
  • Resident Storage
  • Central AC
  • Intercom
  • Elevator
  • Terraces / Balconies

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The Kensington: Rating

25
Out of 44

Architecture Rating: 25 / 44

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28
Out of 36

Location Rating: 28 / 36

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16
Out of 39

Features Rating: 16 / 39

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10
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79

CityRealty Rating Reference

 
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
  • #29 Rated co-op - Downtown
  • #1 Rated co-op - Flatiron/Union Square
 

Carter Horsley's Review of The Kensington

Carter Horsley's Building Review
"The Kensington, a very handsome, 11-story building at 73 Fifth Avenue on the northeast corner at 15th Street, was erected as a commercial building in 1906 and was designed by Samuel Sass for the Richman Realty & Construction Company. 

Before its conversion in 1996 to residential co-operatives, the building’s tenants include the Milton Bradley Publishing and American Express." Read Carter's Full Review
Pros
  • Few apartments
  • Convenient to Chelsea
  • Conversion designed by Joseph Pell Lombardi
  • Convenient to Lower Fifth Avenue
  • Convenient to Union Square
  • Central air-conditioning
  • Pet friendly
  • Pre-war
  • Very handsome limestone facade
  • Close to Subway
Cons
  • No roof deck
  • No garage
  • No fitness center
  • No sidewalk landscaping
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Subways

  1. Q
  2. N
  3. R
  4. 4
  5. 5
  6. 6
  7. L
at Broadway and 16th 0.13 miles
  1. M
  2. 1
  3. 2
  4. 3
  5. F
at 6th Ave and 16th 0.21 miles
 

Sales Summary - Past 12 Months

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Past 12 Months
$2,995,000
Avg. Price
Based on 1 Sales
 

Closing History - Last 8 sales

8
Units Sold
$1.6M - $7.3M
Price Range
$1,289
Avg. Price / ft2

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