Apartments for the Affluent II: Fifth Avenue Listings in J.E.R. Carpenter-Designed Buildings

By CityRealty Staff | From Great Listings Thursday, June 6, 2024

To walk down upper Fifth Avenue today, it would seem that the stately residential buildings have been there forever. But barely a century ago, they were considered cutting-edge. In January 1922, the city restricted the height of Fifth Avenue structures to 75 feet tall. Acclaimed architect J.E.R. Carpenter, however, was instrumental in bringing a test case that overturned this height restriction and transformed the avenue in the process.

“He was a Fifth Avenue architect, and he launched the decade with an apartment house that rose up above the Astor mansion at 66th Street like the ultimate challenge” – Elizabeth Hawes on J.E.R. Carpenter, “New York, New York: How the Apartment House Changed the Life of the City”

Once the height restriction was overturned, it ushered in a flood of new construction along Fifth Avenue, much of it designed by Mr. Carpenter. He was especially noted for his clean elegance and “sibling buildings” facing each other on side streets. It is little wonder that The New York Times calls him “the architect who shaped upper Fifth Avenue.”

In the present day, architecture critic Carter Horsley calls Mr. Carpenter “the foremost apartment building architect of his day," and Mr. Carpenter's designs continue to command respect – a top-floor duplex at 920 Fifth Avenue, the building Mr. Carpenter himself called home, recently had the week’s top sale by a comfortable margin. To live in any of his Fifth Avenue buildings is to announce that one has made it in Manhattan. Modern residents appreciate the elegant architecture, grand apartments, and proximity to Central Park…rather like their predecessors.

Fifth Avenue buildings designed by J.E.R. Carpenter

810 Fifth Avenue
Finished in 1926 | No current availabilities

810 Fifth Avenue

"One of the city's grandest prewar apartment buildings" - Carter Horsley

Residents of 810 Fifth Avenue are understandably fond of their homes in this limestone building in a prime location across from the Knickerbocker Club, but former Vice President and New York Governor Nelson Rockefeller took that to a new level: After he divorced his wife in the early 1960s, she kept two floors of their triplex apartment, and he blasted through the wall of his new home at the neighboring 812 Fifth Avenue to add a set of steps to his remaining floor. (P.S. These apartments have since been separated and reconfigured.)

825 Fifth Avenue
Finished in 1927 | 4 availabilities from $1.495M - $6M

825 Fifth Avenue, a J.E.R. Carpenter cooperative

825 Fifth Avenue (CityRealty)

"This 23-story tower was erected in 1926, and its red-tiled, hipped roof has since been a key element on the avenue's skyline" - Carter Horsley

In addition to being one of Fifth Avenue's most attractive residential buildings, 825 Fifth Avenue is one of the city's most discerning and prestigious cooperatives. From the ornate base to the red-tiled roof, it makes a commanding statement where Midtown has begun to give way to the Upper East Side. The building's staff includes a doorman, concierge, and elevator attendant, and amenities include a private restaurant for residents.

825 Fifth Avenue, #12C
$6,000,000 (-4.8%)

Park/Fifth Ave. to 79th St. | Cooperative | 2 Bedrooms, 2 Baths

825 Fifth Avenue, #12C (Corcoran Group)

From the Listing: Welcome to 825 Fifth Avenue and Apartment 12C - an epitome of elegant living with a captivating view of Central Park, situated in one of the most desirable buildings along Fifth Avenue.This remarkable almost never lived in apartment, originally designed as a two-bedroom and easily convertible, is in impeccable, triple-mint condition, assuring an unparalleled level of quality. See floor plan and full details here.

4 East 66th Street
Finished in 1920 | 2 availabilities from $35M - $39M

"This handsome, 11-story limestone-clad building is relatively plain for such a prestigious location, but its glories are internal and very substantial" - Carter Horsley

Also known as 4 East 66th Street, the limestone-clad 845 Fifth Avenue is one of Carpenter’s subtler designs on the outside. The inside, however, is home to massive apartments with soaring ceilings, wood-burning fireplaces, and Central Park views. Availabilities are few and far between, and the building set a new record when philanthropist Julia Koch bought Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen’s penthouse and a lower-floor unit for $101 million in summer 2022.

4 East 66th Street, #3
$35,000,000

Park/Fifth Ave. to 79th St. | Cooperative | 5 Bedrooms, 6+ Baths

4 East 66th Street, #3 (Brown Harris Stevens Residential Sales LLC)

From the Listing: Magnificent, mint condition full-floor residence renovated by world-renowned architect and interior designer, Peter Marino, using the finest luxury materials and craftsmanship. The elevator opens to a private landing and onto a grand 37' gallery with three enormous south-facing windows that flows into the majestic living room and library, both with 12-foot ceilings, wood-burning fireplaces and glorious Central Park views. See floor plan and full details here.

4 East 66th Street, #7
$39,000,000 (-29.1%)

Park/Fifth Ave. to 79th St. | Cooperative | 5 Bedrooms, 6+ Baths

4 East 66th Street, #7 (Sothebys International Realty)

From the Listing: This elegant apartment offers spectacular open views over Central Park's seasonal foliage changes from its large reception rooms. Featuring high ceilings, a windowed gallery, and open views in four directions, the residence is accessed by a private elevator landing leading to a grand gallery. The living room and library, each with a wood-burning fireplace and direct Central Park views, connect through wide paneled doorways, flooding the rooms with light. The gallery also leads to a stately dining room with a fireplace, a reception room/bedroom with an ensuite bathroom, a powder room, and a coat closet.

A chef's eat-in kitchen with state-of-the-art appliances and ample storage accesses a back corridor leading to a gym, laundry room, double staff room, and mechanical rooms. The private quarters include a spacious primary suite with a corner bedroom, two dressing rooms, two marble bathrooms, a large sitting room, and a wood-burning fireplace. An additional bedroom with an ensuite bathroom and walk-in dressing room completes the quarters. The sale includes a ground-floor guest apartment, configured as a spacious studio with a modern kitchen, bathroom, and ample closets. See floor plan and full details here.

907 Fifth Avenue
Finished in 1916 | 1 availability for $1.1M

907 Fifth Avenue

"This large, lavish Italian Renaissance-palazzo-style apartment house...is about as close to heaven as possible in New York" - Carter Horsley

One of Mr. Carpenter's earlier designs, this distinctive 12-story Italian-Renaissance-palazzo-style apartment house has the highest levels of service, privacy, and security. In addition to a helpful staff catering to residents’ every need, the building offers such modern amenities as a fitness center and roof deck.

907 Fifth Avenue, #4F
$1,100,000 (-8.3%)

Park/Fifth Ave. to 79th St. | Cooperative | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath

907 Fifth Avenue, #4F (Compass)

From the Listing: This gracious sun-splashed residence offers a special opportunity to those seeking an easy-to-maintain apartment in a wonderful location. Boasting very high ceilings, an inviting eat-in kitchen, 9 large closets, ample space for both entertainment as well as quiet reflection, this floor plan blends comfort and sophistication. See floor plan and full details here.

920 Fifth Avenue
Finished in 1922 | 1 availability for $7.5M

920 Fifth Avenue, J.E.R. Carpenter's former home

920 Fifth Avenue (CityRealty)

"The finely detailed, Italian-Renaissance-palazzo style structure has an elegant, canopied entrance on the sidestreet and very attractive sidewalk landscaping" - Carter Horsley

Of all the buildings in his extensive portfolio, Mr. Carpenter ultimately chose to live in 920 Fifth Avenue. It is easy to see why – the fine details on the limestone facade set it apart at street level, and this full-service building is in a prime location near Central Park and the south end of Museum Mile.

920 Fifth Avenue, #5B
$7,500,000

Park/Fifth Ave. to 79th St. | Cooperative | 4 Bedrooms, 4 Baths

920 Fifth Avenue, #5B (Corcoran Group)

From the Listing: This light-filled residence boasts expansive views of Central Park and the charming townhouses along 73rd Street, providing a serene backdrop to a thoughtfully renovated interior. The apartment features gleaming hardwood floors throughout, enhancing the warmth and elegance of the space. The renovation extends to the kitchen and bathrooms, where state-of-the-art appliances and brand new heated floors in the bathrooms combine modern convenience with luxurious comfort. See floor plan and full details here.

950 Fifth Avenue
Finished in 1926 | No current availabilities

950 Fifth Avenue (Corcoran Group)

"This is one of [Carpenter]'s most sumptuous designs" - Carter Horsley

950 Fifth Avenue is one of Carpenter’s slimmer designs, but makes the most of every inch of its limestone facade with band courses, stringcourses, and a cornice above the 13th floor. The building only holds seven sprawling duplex units with dedicated staff entrances, wood-burning fireplaces, and views of Central Park.

1030 Fifth Avenue
Finished in 1925 | No current availabilities

1030 Fifth Avenue, J.E.R. Carpenter cooperative

1030 Fifth Avenue (CityRealty)

"A large, impressive, and distinguished neo-Italian Renaissance-style apartment building" - Carter Horsley

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Located a stone’s throw from the Metropolitan Museum of Art, 1030 Fifth Avenue is a work of art in its own right with its neo-Italian Renaissance design. The apartments inside are equally impressive with their impressive floor plates, massive proportions, and prewar details on display.

1035 Fifth Avenue
Finished in 1928 | No current availabilities

1035 Fifth Avenue (CityRealty)

"The overall effect fits well and elegantly within the context of its all-limestone neighbors" - Carter Horsley

The Italian palazzo-style 1035 Fifth Avenue is beautifully distinguished by its four-story limestone base and buff-colored brick facade on top. The building is across from Central Park, but offers a manicured inner courtyard; additional amenities include a marble lobby and a state-of-the-art fitness center.

1060 Fifth Avenue
Finished in 1928 | 1 availability for $4.05M

1060 Fifth Avenue (CityRealty)

"A large, pre-war apartment building with a handsome but conservative façade but very large and very gracious apartments " - Carter Horsley

Well situated between the Metropolitan Museum of Art and the Guggenheim on Museum Mile, 1060 Fifth Avenue boasts a brown brick facade, rhythmic arches, fluted pilasters, and decorated panels that would fit right in at any museum. Upper-level floors have slightly higher ceilings, but all units enjoy grand proportions and gracious entrances.

1060 Fifth Avenue, #3C
$4,050,000 (-13.7%)

Carnegie Hill | Cooperative | 2 Bedrooms, 3 Baths

1060 Fifth Avenue, #3C (Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices New York Properties)

From the Listing: A study in superlative scale and natural light, Residence 3C at 1060 Fifth Avenue is a luxury home to behold. A semi-private elevator landing leads to the formal entrance gallery setting the tone for the home's grandeur. Radiating from the gallery, the 30' living room features double, south facing and eastern windows, soaring 10' ceilings, wood herringbone floors and a wood-burning fireplace framed in an antique 1790 marble mantel. The unit comes with a private storage room, private walk-in laundry room, and a walk-in vault. See floor plan and full details here.

1115 Fifth Avenue
Finished in 1926 | 2 availabilities from $6.495M - $6.595M

1115 Fifth Avenue, J.E.R. Carpenter cooperative

1115 Fifth Avenue (Brown Harris Stevens)

"The building has attractive sidewalk landscaping and its Carnegie Hill neighborhood is very convenient" - Carter Horsley

Located in the heart of the Expanded Carnegie Hill Historic District, 1115 Fifth Avenue’s limestone facade and lower-level arched windows set it apart as a prime example of the neighborhood’s classic architecture. A 24-hour doorman and live-in resident manager are on staff to cater to residents’ every need, and amenities include a fitness center and private storage.

1115 Fifth Avenue, #15A
$6,495,000 (-7.1%)

Carnegie Hill | Cooperative | 3 Bedrooms, 3 Baths

1115 Fifth Avenue, #15A (Compass)

From the Listing: With stunning views of Central Park, the reservoir, and the New York City skyline, this high floor corner apartment is not to be missed. With nearly 70’ of frontage onto Central Park, it has grand proportions and many of the qualities of New York’s most glamorous homes. The apartment opens to a gracious entry hall, with a huge gallery that leads to the spectacular living room, with four oversized windows and breathtaking views. Off the living room is an elegant formal dining room, also with corner exposures and skyline views to the south and east, and a gas fireplace. See floor plan and full details here.

1120 Fifth Avenue
Finished in 1925 | 1 availability for $7.75M

1120 Fifth Avenue, J.E.R. Carpenter cooperative

1120 Fifth Avenue (Compass)

"This attractive 15-story apartment house was designed by J. E. R. Carpenter, the leading designer of luxury apartment buildings in New York City in his generation" - Carter Horsley

The twin building to 1115 Fifth Avenue (see above), 1120 Fifth Avenue features a complementary limestone and beige brick facade. It took shape on a peaceful stretch of Fifth Avenue, albeit one close to Museum Mile, Central Park, and prestigious shopping and restaurants.

1120 Fifth Avenue, #10B
$7,750,000 (-6.1%)

Carnegie Hill | Cooperative | 3 Bedrooms, 4 Baths

1120 Fifth Avenue, #10B (Brown Harris Stevens Residential Sales LLC)

From the Listing: Located on Fifth Avenue in the heart of Carnegie Hill, this high-floor ten-room residence offers extraordinary graciousness, incredible space and breathtaking views. The sophisticated and elegant apartment has four rooms that stretch across almost 60-feet of Fifth Avenue frontage, with exceptional views of Central Park and the Reservoir. The large entrance gallery leads to the expansive and sun-flooded living room with its wood-burning fireplace and views of the park through oversized windows. See floor plan and full details here.

1148 Fifth Avenue
Finished in 1923 | 1 availability for $4.89M

1148 Fifth Avenue (Compass)

"This building has very handsome apartments, many with large entrance halls" - Carter Horsley

One of Mr. Carpenter's northernmost projects, 1148 Fifth Avenue is located on the southeast corner of East 96th Street, directly across from Central Park. A full-time doorman is on staff, and amenities include a fitness center, laundry room, and private storage for each apartment.

1148 Fifth Avenue, #1A
$4,890,000

Carnegie Hill | Cooperative | 4 Bedrooms, 4 Baths

1148 Fifth Avenue, #1A (Engel & Volkers New York Real Estate LLC)

From the Listing: From the moment you open the front door of this home, you know you have arrived somewhere quite special. An award-winning architect thoughtfully redesigned the space for himself and his family to embrace a modern aesthetic providing spaces to cook, dine, relax or entertain. With no expense spared and renovated to perfection, you can now be the lucky new owner of this impeccably designed crown jewel. The home is pin-drop quiet as all the windows facing Fifth are new insulated glass windows with special dual density sound retardant. See floor plan and full details here.

1150 Fifth Avenue
Finished in 1924 | 1 availability for $3.249M

1150 Fifth Avenue, a J.E.R. Carpenter design

1150 Fifth Avenue (CityRealty)

"The building has a limestone base, extensive sidewalk landscaping, doorman, concierge, and a large lobby" - Carter Horsley

With its two-toned facade and eye-catching architectural details, 1150 Fifth Avenue stands out as one of the more beautiful prewar cooperatives on its stretch of Fifth Avenue. Residents arrive to a gracious entrance and attentive staff; and, while Central Park is practically on the doorstep, residential amenities include a rooftop sun deck with lush planters and open city views.

1150 Fifth Avenue, #D14
$3,249,000

Carnegie Hill | Cooperative | 3 Bedrooms, 2 Baths

1150 Fifth Avenue, #D14 (Serhant LLC)

From the Listing: Luxurious Central Park living awaits in this sun-splashed 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom co-op with three exposures and park views. Graced with pre-war charm and modern refinement, this pristine corner apartment features beautiful hardwood floors, regal crown molding, classic sash windows, and a private storage unit. Past a welcoming entryway with a reach-in coat closet is a spacious foyer and gallery that can double as a formal dining room for meals and occasions big and small. See floor plan and full details here.

1165 Fifth Avenue
Finished in 1929 | 5 availabilities from $2.25M - $3.65M

1165 Fifth Avenue, J.E.R. Carpenter cooperative

1165 Fifth Avenue (CityRealty)

"These 'twins' are the epitome of "contextual" architecture" - Carter Horsley

Part of another set of twin buildings, the entrance to 1165 Fifth Avenue faces its “sister” across the sidestreet. Many units overlook the nearby Central Park, and residents also enjoy close proximity to cross-town transportation on 96th Street.

1165 Fifth Avenue, #4A
$3,000,000 (-7.7%)

Carnegie Hill | Cooperative | 3 Bedrooms, 3 Baths

1165 Fifth Avenue, #4A (Compass)

From the Listing: Originally an eight room apartment converted to a seven room, this apartment has just been freshly painted. As you enter this spacious residence, you are greeted by a grand gallery that sets the tone for the exquisite living experience that awaits. The apartment boasts high beamed ceilings and glistening hardwood floors, adding an air of sophistication to every room. The living room is a sanctuary of relaxation, highlighted by a wood-burning fireplace that creates a warm and inviting ambiance. See floor plan and full details here.

1170 Fifth Avenue
Finished in 1926 | No current availabilities

1170 Fifth Avenue, cooperative by J.E.R. Carpenter

1170 Fifth Avenue (CityRealty)

"Very attractive apartment building on the northeast corner of 98th Street" - Carter Horsley

The twin to 1165 Fifth Avenue (see above), 1170 Fifth Avenue boasts a similarly well-designed facade, not to mention the same number of apartments and stories. The building is staffed by 24-hour doormen and a live-in resident manager, and amenities include a bike room, fitness room, and personal storage.

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“He was a Fifth Avenue architect, and he launched the decade with an apartment house that rose up above the Astor mansion at 66th Street like the ultimate challenge” – Elizabeth Hawes on J.E.R. Carpenter, “New York, New York: How the Apartment House Changed the Life of the City”

810 Fifth Avenue Finished in 1926 | No current availabilities

"One of the city's grandest prewar apartment buildings" - Carter Horsley

825 Fifth Avenue Finished in 1927 | 4 availabilities from $1.495M - $6M

"This 23-story tower was erected in 1926, and its red-tiled, hipped roof has since been a key element on the avenue's skyline" - Carter Horsley

4 East 66th Street Finished in 1920 | 2 availabilities from $35M - $39M

"This handsome, 11-story limestone-clad building is relatively plain for such a prestigious location, but its glories are internal and very substantial" - Carter Horsley

907 Fifth Avenue Finished in 1916 | 1 availability for $1.1M

"This large, lavish Italian Renaissance-palazzo-style apartment house...is about as close to heaven as possible in New York" - Carter Horsley

920 Fifth Avenue Finished in 1922 | 1 availability for $7.5M

"The finely detailed, Italian-Renaissance-palazzo style structure has an elegant, canopied entrance on the sidestreet and very attractive sidewalk landscaping" - Carter Horsley

950 Fifth Avenue Finished in 1926 | No current availabilities

"This is one of [Carpenter]'s most sumptuous designs" - Carter Horsley

1030 Fifth Avenue Finished in 1925 | No current availabilities

"A large, impressive, and distinguished neo-Italian Renaissance-style apartment building" - Carter Horsley

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1035 Fifth Avenue Finished in 1928 | No current availabilities

"The overall effect fits well and elegantly within the context of its all-limestone neighbors" - Carter Horsley

1060 Fifth Avenue Finished in 1928 | 1 availability for $4.05M

"A large, pre-war apartment building with a handsome but conservative façade but very large and very gracious apartments " - Carter Horsley

1115 Fifth Avenue Finished in 1926 | 2 availabilities from $6.495M - $6.595M

"The building has attractive sidewalk landscaping and its Carnegie Hill neighborhood is very convenient" - Carter Horsley

1120 Fifth Avenue Finished in 1925 | 1 availability for $7.75M

"This attractive 15-story apartment house was designed by J. E. R. Carpenter, the leading designer of luxury apartment buildings in New York City in his generation" - Carter Horsley

1148 Fifth Avenue Finished in 1923 | 1 availability for $4.89M

"This building has very handsome apartments, many with large entrance halls" - Carter Horsley

1150 Fifth Avenue Finished in 1924 | 1 availability for $3.249M

"The building has a limestone base, extensive sidewalk landscaping, doorman, concierge, and a large lobby" - Carter Horsley

1165 Fifth Avenue Finished in 1929 | 5 availabilities from $2.25M - $3.65M

"These 'twins' are the epitome of "contextual" architecture" - Carter Horsley

1170 Fifth Avenue Finished in 1926 | No current availabilities

"Very attractive apartment building on the northeast corner of 98th Street" - Carter Horsley

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