556 3rd Avenue, Unit PHA2
Description
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With more than 1,100 square feet of living space, this home is equipped with dark hardwood flooring, video intercom system, ample closet...Welcome to Penthouse 2! This stunning 2 bedroom/2 bath condo perched on the 26th floor in Midtown East with only 1 other apartment on its floor, comes with 9'6 high ceilings, TWO private terraces and sweeping postcard Landmark Views to the North, South and West. The multiple landmark view exposure with double private outdoor spaces makes this apartment a RARE find.
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With more than 1,100 square feet of living space, this home is equipped with dark hardwood flooring, video intercom system, ample closet space, self-controlled HVAC heating/cooling system, electric roller shades in every room, Bosch in unit washer/dryer and the finest touches throughout the apartment.
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The corner living room with your FIRST private terrace has unobstructed South and West views spanning the Empire State Building and Hudson Yards to the Freedom Tower and downtown skyline. The open chef’s kitchen is outfitted with top of the line stainless steel appliances such as a Bosch dishwasher, Miele Stove and Oven, Miele Convection Oven Microwave, and a Sub-Zero Refrigerator.
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Enter into your corner Primary Suite that includes a spacious dressing room and your SECOND Private Terrace. The en-suite bath features heated floors, Kohler double vanity duel sinks, a Toto toilet, shower, and BainUltra deep soaking jet stream tub with a view all its own. Note that the in-suite bath will need minor work.
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The second bedroom serves as the perfect sized guest bedroom. The second full bath comes with a custom stone built standing shower, and Kohler sink.
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In addition, the apartment comes with separate private storage space.
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The Aurora is a full service condominium with 24/7 doorman, a gym, business center, and an expansive 360 roof deck available only to penthouse owners.
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Centrally located between 36th and 37th on Third avenue, the Aurora is in ideal proximity to restaurants, bars and shops, and only blocks away from Grand Central Station, with access to Metro North or the 4, 5, 6, Shuttle subway lines. The midtown tunnel can be accessed only a minute away.
Listing Agents
![Zahra Joudi]()
zahra@compass.comP: (917)-621-7900
![Elizabeth Pizzulli]()
elizabeth@compass.comP: (917)-378-7105
![Ellen Klein]()
ellen.klein@compass.comP: (646)-202-0212
![Kishia Marte]()
kishia.marte@compass.comP: (347)-330-4117
Amenities
- Full-Time Doorman
- Concierge
- City Views
- Open Views
- Private Terrace
- Common Roof Deck
- Common Outdoor Space
- Gym
Property Details for 556 3rd Avenue, Unit PHA2
| Status | Sold |
|---|---|
| Days on Market | 191 |
| Taxes | $1,760 / month |
| Common Charges | $1,307 / month |
| Min. Down Pymt | 10% |
| Total Rooms | 4.0 |
| Compass Type | Condo |
| MLS Type | Condominium |
| Year Built | 2002 |
| County | New York County |
| Buyer's Agent Compensation | 3% |
Building
The Aurora
Location
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Building Information for 556 3rd Avenue, Unit PHA2
Payment Calculator
$11,977 per month
30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest
$8,910
$1,760
$1,307
Property History for 556 3rd Avenue, Unit PHA2
| Date | Event & Source | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 03/29/2021 | Sold Manual | $1,650,000 |
| 03/29/2021 | Sold Manual | $1,625,000 |
| 03/25/2021 | $1,625,000 +0.2% / yr | |
| 02/17/2021 | Contract Signed Manual | — |
| 01/13/2021 | Price Change Manual | $1,650,000 |
| 12/08/2020 | Price Change Manual | $1,725,000 |
| 09/16/2020 | Price Change Manual | $1,750,000 |
| 08/10/2020 | Listed (Active) Manual | $1,795,000 |
| 07/21/2020 | Temporarily Off Market Manual | — |
| 02/13/2020 | Listed (Active) Manual | $1,795,000 |
| 11/26/2013 | $1,600,000 |
For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.
Public Records for 556 3rd Avenue, Unit PHA2
Schools near 556 3rd Avenue, Unit PHA2
Rating | School | Type | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public - | PK to 5 | |||
| Public - | 6 to 8 | |||
| Public - | 6 to 8 | |||
| Public - | 6 to 8 |
Rating | School | Distance |
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P.S. 116 Mary Lindley Murray PublicPK to 5 | ||
Nyc Lab Ms For Collaborative Studies Public6 to 8 | ||
Lower Manhattan Community Middle School Public6 to 8 | ||
Jhs 104 Simon Baruch Public6 to 8 |
School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.
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