870 5th Avenue, Unit 15E

870 5th Ave
Lenox Hill

$3,395,000
Price
3
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Description

Fifth Avenue - Classic Seven This wonderful sun-drenched Classic 7 residence is perfectly situated on the 15th Floor of a full-service white-glove cooperative at the corner of Fifth Avenue and 68th Street. An elegant 20 Ft. gallery leads to a gracious and impressive 31 x 15 Ft. living room with open southern exposures and sweeping distant views of midtown Manhattan. At the far end of the gallery is the oversized corner formal dining room which can easily serve as a dining room/library. The modernized...Fifth Avenue - Classic Seven This wonderful sun-drenched Classic 7 residence is perfectly situated on the 15th Floor of a full-service white-glove cooperative at the corner of Fifth Avenue and 68th Street. An elegant 20 Ft. gallery leads to a gracious and impressive 31 x 15 Ft. living room with open southern exposures and sweeping distant views of midtown Manhattan. At the far end of the gallery is the oversized corner formal dining room which can easily serve as a dining room/library. The modernized kitchen and staff room with private bathroom are adjacent to the dining room. Adjacent to the kitchen is the washer/dryer. The private bedroom wing consists of three generous suites, each with an en-suite bathroom. This wing of the home also enjoys wide-open city views, excellent sunlight , and is pin-drop quiet. In addition, each bedroom suite has ample closet and storage space. Residents of this established cooperative enjoy the highest level of service, privacy and security. There is a wonderful fitness room and building roof terrace for residents. Small pets are permitted. The building allows 50% financing and there is a 3% flip tax payable by the purchasers.
  1. Listed by John Burger • Brown Harris Stevens Residential Sales LLC
    P: (212)-906-9274 C: (212)-906-9274 jburger@bhsusa.com

Amenities

  • Classic 7
  • Corner Unit
  • Full-Time Doorman
  • City Views
  • Common Roof Deck
  • Gym
  • Decorative Fireplace
  • Elevator
LISTING UPDATED: 12/11/2025 06:22 PM

Property Details for 870 5th Avenue, Unit 15E

StatusActive
MLS IDRLS20031004
Days on Market189
Taxes-
Maintenance$8,032 / month
Min. Down Pymt50%
Total Rooms7.0
Compass TypeCo-op
MLS TypeCo-op
Year Built1949
CountyNew York County

Building

870 5th Ave

94 Units20 StoriesBuilt in 1949

Location

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Building Information for 870 5th Avenue, Unit 15E

Building/Complex870 5th AveFloor15Stories20Residences94Pet PolicyAllowedPet Policy Details3Year Built1949Building AgePost-war

Payment Calculator

$18,517 per month

30 year fixed, 6.28% Interest

Principal and Interest

$10,485

Property Taxes

$0

Maintenance/Common Charges

$8,032

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Property Information for 870 5th Avenue, Unit 15E

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Subdivision Name: Lenox Hill
  • Stories Total: 20
  • Exposures: East, North, South
  • Garage Spaces: 0.0
  • View: No
Taxes and HOA
  • Tax Lot: 0001
  • Tax Deduction Percent: 65.00%
  • Tax Block: 01383
  • Flip Tax Type: Percent
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Flip Tax: $3
  • Building Tax Lot: 0001
  • Tax Monthly Amount: 0.0
  • Tax Abatement YN: false
Parking
  • Garage: No
  • Garage Spaces Assigned YN: false
Property
Lot Information
  • Living Area Units: SquareFeet
Building Information
  • Building Features: Storage
  • Landmark Status YN: false
  • Building Laundry Features: Other
  • Building Pets Allowed: BuildingYes
  • Capital Reserves YN: false
  • Green Building YN: false
Property and Assessments
  • New Development: No
  • Sponsor Unit: No
  • Certificate Of Occupancy: Yes
  • Percent Of Common Elements: .00%
  • Common Interest: StockCooperative
  • Number Of Shares: 0
  • New Construction: No
  • Structure Type: HighRise
  • Property Condition: Good
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Basement: Other
  • Exterior Features: None
  • Patio And Porch Features: None
Interior Features
  • Cooling: Other
  • Entry Level: 15
  • Fireplace Features: Decorative
  • Fireplaces Total: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Floor Number: 15
  • Basement: No
  • Cooling: Yes
  • ElevatorsTotal: 2
Multi Family
Multi-Family Information
  • Unit Line: E
  • Number Of Units Total: 94
Rental
Rental Information
  • Pets Allowed: UnitYes
  • Attendance Type: DoormanFullTime, ConciergeFullTime, ElevatorAttendanceFullTime
  • Land Lease: No

Property History for 870 5th Avenue, Unit 15E

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciationLink
Nov 19, 2025

Price Change

RLS RESO #RLS20031004

$3,395,000—
Sep 3, 2025

Price Change

RLS RESO #RLS20031004

$3,650,000—
Jun 13, 2025

Listed (Active)

RLS RESO #RLS20031004

$3,950,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
11/19/2025

Price Change

RLS RESO #RLS20031004

$3,395,000
09/03/2025

Price Change

RLS RESO #RLS20031004

$3,650,000
06/13/2025

Listed (Active)

RLS RESO #RLS20031004

$3,950,000

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Schools near 870 5th Avenue, Unit 15E

This home is within New York City Geographic District # 2.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
East Side Elementary School, PS 267
Public - K to 5
Nyc Lab Ms For Collaborative Studies
Public - 6 to 8
Lower Manhattan Community Middle School
Public - 6 to 8
Jhs 167 Robert F Wagner
Public - 6 to 8
Rating
School
Distance
East Side Elementary School, PS 267
PublicK to 5

Nyc Lab Ms For Collaborative Studies
Public6 to 8

Lower Manhattan Community Middle School
Public6 to 8

Jhs 167 Robert F Wagner
Public6 to 8

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More information about 870 5th Avenue, Unit 15E, Lenox Hill

870 5th Avenue, Unit 15E is a co-op for sale in Lenox Hill. This property was listed for sale on June 13, 2025 by Brown Harris Stevens Residential Sales LLC, it's currently listed at $3,395,000. This listing's school district is New York City Geographic District # 2. Nearby schools include East Side Elementary School, PS 267, Nyc Lab Ms For Collaborative Studies and Lower Manhattan Community Middle School. 870 5th Avenue, Unit 15E is a 3-bed, 4-bath, co-op built in 1949.

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