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641 Fifth Avenue
Last updated on Feb 7, 2026

Olympic Tower,
641 Fifth Avenue

The Olympic Tower is a 52-story building in Midtown Manhattan with 226 luxury apartments in the top 29 floors, offering expansive views and high-end features. Amenities include 24-hour concierge, gym, salon, and emergency power, with a prime location near Fifth Avenue shops and cultural attractions. Currently, 11 apartments are for sale.

641 Fifth Avenue Location Map
Unit #
Beds
Baths
Size
Price / Ft2
Price
Listed on
Days on Market
Apt. 29D
Quick view: 21 photos
2 beds
1,800 ft2
$2,500
$4,500,000
Jan 29, 2026
11 days
Apt. 27A
Quick view: 28 photos
2 beds
2.5 baths
1,791 ft2
$1,672
$2,995,000
Jan 28, 2026
12 days
Apt. 34B
Quick view: 11 photos
2 beds
2 baths
1,238 ft2
$2,767
$3,425,000
Nov 24, 2025
77 days
Apt. 38B
Quick view: 7 photos
2 beds
2 baths
1,238 ft2
$2,383
$2,950,000
Nov 13, 2025
88 days
Apt. 28A
Quick view: 15 photos
2 beds
2.5 baths
1,792 ft2
$1,535
$2,750,000
Oct 22, 2025
110 days
Apt. 26D
Quick view: 10 photos
2 beds
2.5 baths
1,791 ft2
$1,843
$3,300,000
Sep 24, 2025
138 days
Apt. 38F
Quick view: 9 photos
1 bed
1.5 baths
1,241 ft2
$1,873
$2,325,000
Sep 23, 2025
139 days
Apt. 26A
Quick view: 8 photos
2 beds
2.5 baths
1,791 ft2
$1,787
$3,200,000 -7.2%
Sep 16, 2025
146 days
Apt. 23A
Quick view: 17 photos
2 beds
2.5 baths
1,791 ft2
$1,619
$2,900,000 -3.3%
Sep 5, 2025
157 days
Apt. 46/47C
Quick view: 15 photos
5 beds
6.5 baths
7,750 ft2
$3,871
$30,000,000
Dec 13, 2024
423 days
Apt. 30F
Quick view: 15 photos
2 beds
2.5 baths
1,688 ft2
$1,896
$3,200,000 -5.9%
Jun 13, 2023
972 days
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Overview of Olympic Tower at 641 Fifth Avenue

Olympic Tower, a 52-story mixed-use skyscraper at 641 Fifth Avenue, stands as one of Midtown Manhattan's notable architectural achievements. Developed by shipping magnate Aristotle Onassis, the building represents a significant addition to Fifth Avenue's prestigious landscape between 51st and 52nd Streets.

The tower's design efficiently allocates its upper portion to residential use, with 226 apartments occupying the top 29 floors. These residences feature thoughtfully designed layouts with 9-foot-high ceilings and large windows that frame dramatic views of the Manhattan skyline and the adjacent St. Patrick's Cathedral.

Each apartment includes enclosed kitchens and well-appointed bathrooms as standard features. The building maintains a comprehensive service infrastructure with 24-hour concierge, elevator attendants, and emergency electrical backup systems to ensure resident comfort and security.

Resident amenities include a fitness center, bicycle storage, and convenient on-site services such as a barber shop and hair salon. The building's sophisticated design and service offerings reflect its status as a premier Midtown address.

Olympic Tower's Fifth Avenue location places it at the heart of Manhattan's cultural and commercial district, offering immediate access to world-class shopping and dining establishments. The proximity to the Museum of Modern Art and the architectural splendor of St. Patrick's Cathedral enhances its cultural significance.

The building's position on Fifth Avenue provides residents with convenient access to Central Park, numerous corporate headquarters, and various transportation options. Its mixed-use nature, combining residential and commercial spaces, exemplifies efficient urban planning while maintaining luxury standards.

As one of Fifth Avenue's distinguished addresses, Olympic Tower continues to represent the intersection of luxury residential living and prime commercial real estate in Midtown Manhattan,

Doorman
Full Time
Type
Condo
Year Built
1975
Apartments
Floors
52
Pets: Small pets only
Neighborhood
Min Down
10%

Amenities

  • Attended Lobby
  • Concierge
  • Elevator Operator
  • FT Doorman
  • High-Rise
  • Post War
  • Resident Storage
  • Central AC
  • Garden
  • Health Club
  • Rooftop Terrace
  • Washer/Dryer in building
  • Elevator
  • Mail Room
  • Lounge
  • Fitness Center
  • Outdoor Entertainment Space
  • Courtyard
  • In-Unit Washer/Dryer
  • Bike Room
  • Fireplaces
  • Live-In Superintendent
  • Terraces / Balconies
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  1. M
  2. E
at 5th Ave and 53rd 0.09 miles
  1. 6
at Lexington Ave 0.26 miles
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  2. D
  3. F
at 6th Ave and 51st 0.27 miles
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  2. Q
  3. R
at 7th Ave 0.42 miles
  1. 1
at Broadway 0.44 miles
  1. 4
  2. 5
  3. 7
at Madison Ave and 42nd 0.46 miles

Pros & Cons

  • Impeccable location
  • Good public transportation
  • Across avenue from Rockefeller Center
  • High-quality retail
  • Large arcade
  • 24-hour concierge with elevator attendants
  • Floor-to-ceiling windows
  • Pioneering mixed-use building
  • Dazzling views
  • Close to Subway
  • Emergency electrical backup systems
  • On-site amenities including barber shop and salon
  • Adjacent to St. Patrick's Cathedral
  • 9-foot-high ceilings
  • Many apartments
  • No sidewalk landscaping
  • No balconies
  • No roof deck
  • Considerable traffic
  • Many tourists

CityRealty Rating

34
/44
Architecture
+
30
/36
Location
+
16
/39
Features
+
10
Editor’s Points
=
90
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 "prime Fifth Avenue address" offers "spectacular Central Park and city views" in a building that's keeping pace with modern demands through its "newly renovated lobby" and "refreshed laundry facilities." Located steps from St. Patrick's Cathedral, the building maintains "high standards" with a "thorough board process" and specific upgrade requirements. Residents enjoy a "full complement of amenities" including an exercise room and package room, though prospective buyers should note the mandatory HVAC upgrade requirement.

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Alternate Addresses

  • 641 5
  • 641-645 5 Avenue
  • 645 5 Avenue
  • 645-53 5 Avenue
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