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The Parkside, 525 Park Avenue, NYC - Condo Apartments
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525 Park Avenue

The Parkside,
525 Park Avenue

Doorman Condo located in Upper East Side, between East 60th Street & East 61st Street  Map

$2,226 Avg. price/ft2 Recent Sales
(past 12 months)
  • Apartments For Sale (1)
  • For Rent (1)
  • Recent Sales (5)
  • All Units in Building (48)
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Overview of The Parkside at 525 Park Avenue

The Parkside at 525 Park Avenue is a distinguished pre-war condominium that exemplifies early 20th-century Manhattan luxury living. Designed by the renowned architectural firm Schwartz & Gross in 1914, this 14-story Italian Renaissance palazzo-style building was converted to condominiums in 1989. The light-beige brick structure features a limestone base with an elegant canopied entrance and is notably enhanced by three handsome rows of balconies that create visual interest along its broad Park Avenue frontage. Developer Martin J. Raynes added three penthouse apartments during the conversion by purchasing air rights from adjoining buildings, creating some of the building's most spectacular residences.

The building's 48 apartments showcase classic pre-war grandeur with 10-foot ceilings throughout, decorative fireplaces in living rooms, and original architectural details like crown moldings from 1914. Apartments range from elegant one-bedrooms to expansive full-floor residences, with many featuring libraries, formal dining rooms, and multiple exposures that flood the spaces with natural light. The penthouse levels are particularly noteworthy, offering wraparound terraces with panoramic city views and outdoor living spaces totaling over 2,000 square feet in some cases. Several apartments have been renovated by acclaimed designers, including David Kleinberg, and feature luxury amenities like wine rooms, wet bars, staff quarters, and even dual kitchens in larger units.

The Parkside offers white-glove service with a full-time doorman, though it lacks some modern amenities like a roof deck or garage. However, some apartments include the exceptionally rare benefit of private parking spaces within the building – a coveted feature in Manhattan real estate. The building's prime location at East 61st Street strategically positions residents between Midtown and the Upper East Side, just two blocks from Central Park and within walking distance of Madison Avenue's luxury boutiques, world-class restaurants, and cultural institutions.

This address represents one of Schwartz & Gross's many Park Avenue masterpieces, joining their impressive portfolio that includes buildings at 470, 885, 888, 910, 911, 930, 941, 970, 983, 1045, 1070, 1125, and 1165 Park Avenue. The combination of architectural pedigree, prime location, and meticulously maintained pre-war character makes The Parkside a standout residence on one of New York's most prestigious thoroughfares.

Year Built
1914
Converted: 1989
Apartments
48
Floors
17
Pets: Allowed
Neighborhood
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20%
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Amenities

  • FT Doorman
  • High-Rise
  • Pre War
  • Resident Storage
  • Rooftop Terrace
  • Washer/Dryer in building
  • Elevator
  • In-Unit Washer/Dryer
  • Fireplaces
  • Terraces / Balconies

Shh... Many units sell without being publicly listed.

Interested in off-market listings at The Parkside? Some previously listed residences might be available – contact us for insider details on potential opportunities!

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at Lexington Ave and 60th 0.10 miles
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at Lexington Ave and 63rd 0.14 miles
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at 5th Ave and 53rd 0.43 miles

Carter’s Review

"This attractive apartment building at 525 Park Avenue on the southeast corner at 61st Street was erected in 1914 and converted to a condominium in 1989.

It was designed in Italian Renaissance-palazzo-style by Schwartz & Gross, which designed many other apartment houses on Park Avenue including 470, 885, 888, 910, 911, 930, 941, 970, 983, 1045, 1070, 1125 and 1165."
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Pros & Cons

  • Prime Park Avenue location
  • Two blocks from Central Park
  • Large apartments
  • Full-time doorman with white-glove service
  • Convenient to boutiques and restaurants along Madison Avenue
  • Close to midtown and subway
  • Designed by renowned architects Schwartz & Gross
  • Fireplaces in living rooms
  • Italian Renaissance palazzo style architecture
  • Ten-foot ceilings throughout apartments
  • Considerable traffic
  • No health club
  • No roof deck (though penthouse levels have outdoor terraces)

CityRealty Rating

24
/44
Architecture
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26
/36
Location
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15
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Features
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9
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  • 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

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