It previously was on the market for a total of 428 days.

Last Sold on Aug 27, 2019 for $53,000,000

5 beds, 6+ baths | Approx. 12,000 ft²

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Buyers
Fifth Avenue 7 Trust
Janice E. Levine, Trustee

Sellers
Estate Of John H. Gutfreund
Lawrence B. Buttenwieser, Executor
Susan K. Gutfreund, Executor

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2 apartments are currently available in this building.

428 days on Market

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Key Details

Listed: Jan 26, 2018

Days on Market: 428

Building Type: Cooperative

Neighborhood: Park/Fifth Ave. to 79th St. (Manhattan)

Doorman: FT Doorman

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Monthly Maintenance: $29,640 ($2.47/ft²)

Est. Monthly Mortgage: -

Total Est. Monthly Carrying Cost: $558,771 ($46.56/ft²)

Note: the above is based on a down payment of 20% ($19,200,000), which is the minimum amount permitted by the building.

Description

834 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY Apartment 7/8ABuilt in 1932. The architect was Rosario Candela, a pre-eminent apartment architect of his time.This is the largest unit in Fifth Avenue's premier and most pedigreed building. It consists of 12,000 + - square feet, with 100 feet facing Central Park above the trees and with magnificent views to Central Park West and south to the Empire State Building, and open Eastern Exposures.It is flooded with sun and light from all directions.Decorated by Henri Samuel, one of the foremost interior designers of France, with no expense spared to create an architectural masterpiece.7th FloorGrand Entrance gallery with 24 foot celings height in the palatial entrance foyer, with a grand marble staircase.

Corner garden/sitting room, a huge dining room both facing Central Park.Three chambers with baths, ensuite. Massive pantries. Kitchen, staff quarters and offices.8th Floor50 foot-long living room facing Central Park with two fireplaces, den/smoking room with wet bar, and dumbwaiter to kitchen below.Adjoining powder room.Owner's wing consists of grand fitted dressing room and bath, 2 bedrooms, oversized chambers sitting room with wbfp and room-sized bath.Closets galore on both floors. Ceiling heights are 12.5. Five wbfps, Central Air.

Included in purchase price are an outside chauffeur's room, 2 storage cages and a room-sized fully fitted wine cellar.This 22-room home with 9 baths and two powder rooms is unique, with a floorplan that can never be recreated or duplicated.

About 834 Fifth Avenue

834 Fifth Avenue has received a CityRealty Rating of 93, 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:

Architectural Masterpiece 8 out of 8 points

Retail Quality:

None 2 out of 5 points

Canopy Entrance:

Attractive 2 out of 3 points

Alterations:

Well Done 1 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:

Attractively Enclosed 2 out of 2 points

Airconditioners:

Allowed and Present 0 out of 2 points

Free Standing:

Corner 1 out of 2 points

Gargoyles:

Present 1 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:

3-5 Short Blocks 1 out of 2 points

Firedepartment Noise:

No Noise 2 out of 2 points

Distance To Supermarket:

3-5 Short Blocks 1 out of 2 points

Distance To Park:

Less Than 3 Short Blocks 2 out of 2 points

Distance To Water:

3-6 Short Blocks 1 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:

2 4 out of 5 points

Ceiling:

9-11 Feet 2 out of 4 points

Balconies:

Some 1 out of 3 points

Health Club:

Yes 1 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:

Yes 1 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

Co-op
Built in 1931
24 Apartments
16 Floors

Building Amenities

Concierge
Elevator Operator
FT Doorman
High-Rise
Pre War
Washer/Dryer in building
Elevator
Fireplaces
Landmarked
Terraces / Balconies

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834 Fifth Avenue, #78A

Pricing History

Previous Photos & Floor Plan

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About 834 Fifth Avenue

834 Fifth Avenue has received a CityRealty Rating of 93, based on:

Rating Summary

Architecture Rating: Points Breakdown

Location Rating: Points Breakdown

Features Rating: Points Breakdown

Building Amenities

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