875 Fifth Avenue

Overview of 875 Fifth Avenue

875 Fifth Avenue is a distinguished 19 story cooperative designed by renowned architect Emery Roth and completed in 1941. Located directly on Central Park between 68th and 69th Streets, and constructed on the site of three former mansions, including one that belonged to Ogden L. Mills and had been designed by Richard M. Hunt, who was notably Roth's mentor.  The building exemplifies streamlined Moderne architecture with Art Deco influences, featuring distinctive glass brick rounded corners on the water tank enclosure and rounded bay windows above the first setback.

Apartments showcase classic prewar elegance with many units offering spectacular Central Park views through large windows. Common features throughout the residences include high ceilings (typically 9+ feet), original hardwood parquet floors, and Emery Roth's signature architectural elements such as dining ovals and corner windows. Many apartments have been thoughtfully updated with modern kitchens featuring high end appliances from Sub-Zero, Wolf, and other premium brands, while retaining original details like crown moldings, built in storage, and in some cases, Venetian plaster walls and hand carved ceilings. Several units include staff rooms or maids quarters, and unique duplex layouts are available, some with separate staff suites and private storage.

As a full service white glove cooperative, 875 Fifth Avenue provides 24 hour doorman service, attended elevators, a live-in superintendent, and a recently renovated elegant lobby with polished granite fluting. Building amenities include a state-of-the-art fitness center, laundry facilities, bike storage, private storage units, a business center, residents lounge, and a private garden. The building permits pied-à-terre ownership, allows 50% financing, and washer/dryers may be installed in units with board approval, though pets are not permitted.

The prime location offers immediate access to Central Park through the 69th Street entrance, with world class cultural institutions including The Frick Collection, The Metropolitan Museum of Art, and Central Park Zoo just steps away. Residents enjoy proximity to Madison Avenue's luxury boutiques and Fifth Avenue's finest dining establishments. The building charges a 4% flip tax paid by the buyer.