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870 Fifth Avenue

Between East 68th Street & East 69th Street | Park/Fifth Ave. to 79th St.

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Key Details

Co-op
Built in 1949
94 Apartments
20 Floors

Size From # avail
1 Bed $2,365,000 1
3 Beds $6,795,000 1
Last updated Jun 20, 2017
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$2,831 Avg. Price / Ft²

Size Avg. Price # Sold
2 BEDS $4,238,000 4
Avg. Price based on 4 closings during past 12 months Last updated Jun 24, 2017
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Overview

870 Fifth Avenue has received a CityRealty Rating of 86, 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:

Distinguished 6 out of 8 points

Retail Quality:

Good 3 out of 5 points

Canopy Entrance:

Attractive 2 out of 3 points

Alterations:

None 2 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:

None 0 out of 2 points

Garden:

Exists 1 out of 2 points

Fenestration:

Consistent 1 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:

Considerable 1 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:

More than 5 Short Blocks 0 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:

Quite Stylish 3 out of 5 points

Units Per Floor:

5-9 2 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:

Some 1 out of 1 points

Fireplaces:

Some 1 out of 1 points

Door Person:

Yes 1 out of 1 points

Concierge:

None 0 out of 1 points

Elevator Person:

Yes 1 out of 1 points

Recreational Roof:

Yes 1 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:

Yes 1 out of 1 points

Non Rectilinear Form:

Yes 1 out of 1 points

Unusual Layouts:

Some 1 out of 1 points

Prewar:

No 0 out of 1 points

Other Amenities:

Some 1 out of 2 points

#41 Rated co-op - Upper East Side
#23 Rated co-op - Park/Fifth Ave. to 79th St.

How was this building rated?

One of several beige-brick apartment houses built shortly after World War II in the 60's on Fifth Avenue, this 19-story cooperative apartment house at 870 Fifth Avenue on the northeast corner at 68^th Street has 94 apartments.

The building was erected in 1949 by Simon Brothers and designed by William I. Hohauser and originally had 106 apartments.

Features & Amenities

FT Doorman
Basement Storage
Health Club
Roof Deck
Elevator

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Nearby Subway Stations

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- Lexington Av (at Lexington Ave and 63rd) (0.38 miles)
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- 5th Av (at 5th Ave and 60th) (0.43 miles)
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- 5th Av (at 5th Ave and 60th) (0.43 miles)
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- 5th Av (at 5th Ave and 60th) (0.43 miles)
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- 68th Street - Hunter College (at Lexington Ave) (0.27 miles)

Carter Horsley's Review

870 Fifth Avenue Carter Horsley's Building Review

"One of several beige-brick apartment houses built shortly after World War II in the 60's on Fifth Avenue, this 19-story cooperative apartment house at 870 Fifth Avenue on the northeast corner at 68th Street has 94 apartments. " Read Carter's Full Review

The pros & cons

Pros

Close to many world-famous boutiques on Madison Avenue and art galleries
Attended elevators
New gym
New rooftop sundeck
Many corner windows
Some terraces
Two blocks south of The Frick Collection
Doorman
Elegant street and entrance
Many fabulous Central Park views
Close to Subway

Cons

Conventional layouts
Many passing parades
Considerable daytime traffic on avenue
Postwar construction

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Past 12 Months

$4,238,000

AVG Price, based on 4 Sales

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870 Fifth Avenue Alternate Address

872 5 Avenue

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301 Available for Sale
$1,678 Avg. Price / Ft²
$5,325,228 Avg. Price
$3,250,000 Median Price

Most Expensive 834 Fifth Avenue Apt 78A | $96,000,000
Least Expensive The Beekman Apt 305 | $349,000
Price / ft² $582

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202 Total Sales
$1,502 Avg. Price / Ft²
$3,553,119 Avg. Price
$1,987,500 Median Price

Most Expensive 960 Fifth Avenue Apt 3AB | $55,000,000
Least Expensive The Beekman Apt 1105 | $335,000

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870 Fifth Avenue

Between East 68th Street & East 69th Street | Park/Fifth Ave. to 79th St.

Key Details

Overview

870 Fifth Avenue has received a CityRealty Rating of 86, based on:

Rating Summary

Architecture Rating: Points Breakdown

Location Rating: Points Breakdown

Features Rating: Points Breakdown

Features & Amenities

Apts For sale AT 870 Fifth Avenue (2)

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Carter Horsley's Review

The pros & cons

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870 Fifth Avenue Featured In

Editorial Coverage

Pricing Comparison of Similar Buildings

870 Fifth Avenue - 10 year Sales History

870 Fifth Avenue 12 Month Sales Summary

870 Fifth Avenue Alternate Address

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