956 5th Avenue, Unit 3A
Description
Enter from a private elevator landing into an impressive center gallery, which unfolds to a corner living room and a spacious formal dining room. Both are beautifully proportioned and overlook one of the world’s most...Welcome to Residence 3A at 956 Fifth Avenue, a distinguished cooperative at 77th Street on Manhattan’s Upper East Side. This spectacular three-bedroom, two-and-a-half-bath home offers the perfect blend of prewar grandeur and contemporary sophistication—directly across from Central Park.
Enter from a private elevator landing into an impressive center gallery, which unfolds to a corner living room and a spacious formal dining room. Both are beautifully proportioned and overlook one of the world’s most celebrated landscapes, providing an ever-changing backdrop of seasonal park beauty.
A hallway off the gallery leads to the private bedroom wing. The current layout includes a richly paneled rift white oak library that opens from the living room, a serene primary bedroom, and a full-size private office that can easily be converted into a third bedroom.
The formal dining room connects to a generous serving area with wet bar and wine refrigerator, while a windowed, fully equipped kitchen with vented washer/dryer is tucked down the hall. A full-size storage room transfers with the sale. This pet-friendly building permits financing up to 25%. According to a recent appraisal, the property measures approximately 2,500 square feet. A 3% flip tax is payable by the purchaser. Please note alternate floor plan.
Built in 1926 and designed by architect Nathan Korn, the 15-story limestone-clad building exemplifies prewar elegance. Period details include high ceilings, moldings, herringbone floors, brass hardware, and charming bullet hinges. Fewer than 20 residences enjoy the attentive service of a full-time Resident Manager and a 24-hour white-glove staff.
The unrivaled location places Central Park at your doorstep, with world-class museums, cultural treasures, Madison Avenue shopping, and an array of exceptional dining options just moments away—your gateway to the quintessential Manhattan lifestyle.
Amenities
- Full-Time Doorman
- Fireplace
- Elevator
- Washer / Dryer
- Washer / Dryer in Unit
- Dryer
- Washer
- Laundry in Building
Property Details for 956 5th Avenue, Unit 3A
| Status | Contract Signed |
|---|---|
| Days on Market | 11 |
| Taxes | - |
| Maintenance | $8,471 / month |
| Min. Down Pymt | 75% |
| Total Rooms | 6.0 |
| Compass Type | Co-op |
| MLS Type | - |
| Year Built | 1926 |
| County | New York County |
| Buyer's Agent Compensation | 2.5% |
Building
956 5th Ave
Location
Building Information for 956 5th Avenue, Unit 3A
Payment Calculator
$14,949 per month
30 year fixed, 6.28% Interest
$6,478
$0
$8,471
Property History for 956 5th Avenue, Unit 3A
| Date | Event & Source | Price | Appreciation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 8, 2025 | Contract Signed Manual | — | |
| Sep 26, 2025 | Listed (Active) Manual | $4,195,000 | — |
| Date | Event & Source | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/08/2025 | Contract Signed Manual | — |
| 09/26/2025 | Listed (Active) Manual | $4,195,000 |
For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.
Schools near 956 5th Avenue, Unit 3A
Rating | School | Type | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public - | PK to 5 | |||
| Public - | 6 to 8 | |||
| Public - | 6 to 8 | |||
| Public - | 6 to 8 |
Rating | School | Distance |
|---|---|---|
P.S. 6 Lillie D Blake PublicPK 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 |
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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