$4,200,000
SOLD DEC 13, 2024

870 5th Ave, Unit PHC New York, NY 10065

Upper East Side Neighborhood
3 Beds
3.5 Baths
-- Sq Ft
$9,249/mo HOA Fee

Recently Sold

5% Above List Price

14 Days on Market

Highlights

  • City View
  • 5-minute walk to 68 Street-Hunter College
  • Wrap Around Porch
  • East Side Elementary School, P.S. 267 Rated A
  • Terrace
  • Community Storage Space

About This Home

As of December 2024

For the first time in 40 years, Penthouse 20/21C will be coming to market. This unique home perched above Central Park with spectacular views will ignite your imagination and inspire you, and your contractor, to transform it into the home of your dreams. This fabulous duplex offers entrances on both the 20th and 21st floors ,substantial outdoor space perfect for entertaining, including private outdoor spaces on both levels.-Currently configured as a true two bedroom. Each bedroom includes an ensuite bathroom, walk in closet and access to the apartment's exclusive outdoor space.-Easily reconfigured to 3 bedrooms.-Additional Maid's bedroom room with en-suite bathroom is on the lower level of the duplex with separate entrance.-True dining room, living room, sitting room, solarium with bath and wet bar-Abundant closet space-Three exposures including South, East and North and views of Central Park!-Total square footage 3,000ft2 interior 400ft2 of exterior square footage on both levels!-9.5 ft ceiling heightsBuilding Highlights:- Built in 1949- Private side street entrance- Stunning Art Deco lobby- Gym, rooftop garden, central laundry and bike room- Full-time staff including a resident manager, doormen, porters, and handymen- Private storage in the basement- Prime location on 68th Street and Fifth Avenue close to the park and Madison Ave- Pet-friendly and pied-a-terre permitted-Building is 50% down. Staging & Interior Design by Andy Stewart of Red Cap Productions. -Assessment Until 02/2025 for Capital Improvements. Amount: $2,632.40/mo.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Meris Blumstein

Corcoran Group License #30BL0798434 Listed on: 11/02/2024

Corcoran Group

Co-Listed By

Sydney Blumstein

Corcoran Group License #10301207701

Property Details

Home Type

  • Co-Op

Year Built

  • Built in 1949

HOA Fees

  • $9,249 Monthly HOA Fees

Interior Spaces

  • Decorative Fireplace
  • City Views
  • Washer Dryer Allowed

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms

Outdoor Features

  • Terrace
  • Wrap Around Porch

Utilities

  • No Cooling

Listing and Financial Details

  • Legal Lot and Block 0001 / 01383

Community Details

Overview

  • 94 Units
  • High-Rise Condominium
  • Lenox Hill Subdivision
  • Property has 2 Levels

Amenities

  • Community Storage Space

Property Details

Home Type

Co-Op

Year Built

Built in 1949

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$9,249 per month

Listing Details

  • Exposures: East,North,South,West
  • Property SubType: Duplex
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Neighborhood: Lenox Hill
  • Entry Level: 20
  • Unit Levels: Two
  • Structure Type: High Rise
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Coop
  • Stories: 20

Interior Features

  • Interior Features: Separate/Formal Dining Room
  • Appliances: Washer Dryer Allowed
  • Fireplace Features: Decorative
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Living Area Units: Square Feet
  • Rooms (Total): 8
  • Basement: No
  • Basement: Other

Beds/Baths

  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Bathrooms Integer: 4
  • Bedrooms: 3

Exterior Features

  • View: City Lights, City
  • View: Yes
  • Exterior Features: None
  • Patio/Porch Features: Terrace, Wrap Around

Garage/Parking

  • Garage: No

Utilities

  • Laundry Features: Building Other
  • Green Building Features: Storage
  • Cooling: Other
  • Cooling: No

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Common Charge/Maintenance Fee: 9249.0
  • Common Charge/Maintenance Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Common Interest: Stock Cooperative
  • ResoAssociationFeeFrequency: Monthly

Rental Info

  • Land Lease: No

Building Info

  • New Construction: No
  • Units: 94
  • Total Stories: 20
  • Year Built: 1949

Tax Info

  • Tax Block: 01383
  • Tax Lot: 0001

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Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
12/13/2024 12/13/24 Sold $4,200,000 +5.1% --
05/31/2024 05/31/24 Pending -- -- --
05/16/2024 05/16/24 For Sale $3,995,000 -- --
Source: Real Estate Board of New York (REBNY)

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Meris Blumstein

    Seller's Agent in 2024

    Meris Blumstein

    Corcoran Group

    (917) 613-8553

    2 in this area

    83 Total Sales

    Meris Blumstein
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  • Sydney Blumstein

    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2024

    Sydney Blumstein

    Corcoran Group

    (917) 435-3697

    1 in this area

    22 Total Sales

    Sydney Blumstein
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About This Building

Map

Source: Real Estate Board of New York (REBNY)

MLS Number: RLS10987936

Real Estate Board of New York (REBNY)

APN: 01383-0001PHC

New York New York County New York 10021 Upper East Side

870 5th Ave Unit PHC, New York, NY

This home is located at 870 5th Ave Unit PHC, New York, NY 10065 and is currently priced at $4,200,000. This property was built in 1949. 870 5th Ave Unit PHC is a home located in New York County with nearby schools including East Side Elementary School, P.S. 267, Robert F Wagner Middle School, and Clinton School.

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