969 5th Avenue, Unit 14
Description
Perched high above historic mansions, this impressive 2 bedroom, 2.5 bathroom offers magical vistas of Central Park, The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Carlyle Hotel, and even the George Washington Bridge! With 25' of direct Central Park frontage and 90' of sweeping open views north, the apartment captures resplendent light all day through oversized picture frame windows. Whether in bed with coffee or watching the city sparkle after...Sweeping Central Park Views, Full-floor in Prime Fifth Avenue Location
Perched high above historic mansions, this impressive 2 bedroom, 2.5 bathroom offers magical vistas of Central Park, The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Carlyle Hotel, and even the George Washington Bridge! With 25' of direct Central Park frontage and 90' of sweeping open views north, the apartment captures resplendent light all day through oversized picture frame windows. Whether in bed with coffee or watching the city sparkle after dark, the 14th floor delivers a truly dynamic visual experience from every room.
The apartment has been fully updated in the contemporary style, perfect for large format works of art to bolster the big views. The primary bedroom is spacious with a jaw dropping bath anchored by a fantastic view up Fifth Avenue. With a perfectly devised layout, the 14th Floor is a dramatic and comfortable home. There is central air conditioning throughout, wonderful hardwood flooring, a wood burning fireplace, numerous built-ins and induction stove in the windowed and up-to-date kitchen. There is also a washer and dryer in the unit.
969 Fifth Avenue is located on 78th and Fifth Avenue across from the James B. Duke Mansion, steps from the Metropolitan Museum of Art, facing Central Park, and nearby the best shops and restaurants on Madison Avenue. There are 12 apartments, providing an intimate and luxurious lifestyle with a high level of staffing per apartment. 969 Fifth is one of the finest residential addresses in Manhattan and the Fourteenth Floor is the perfect turn-key, hit the ground running apartment.
*A third party, FloorPlanSource, states the interior gross square footage to be approximately 1,950SF.
Building:
-Erected in 1924, Architect J. L. Raimist
-15 stories tall
-12 apartments
-24/hour doorman, handyman
-Pet friendly
-Pied a terre permitted
-Gym in building
-30% financing permitted
-3% flip tax paid by purchaser
Apartment:
-Incredible West, North, and Eastern exposures
-5 room, 2 bed + 2.5 baths
-Central AC throughout
-Private elevator landing
-Woodburning fireplace
-W/D in unit
-Approximately 1,950 sqft*
-Storage room conveys with apartment
-Maint: $11,604
Listing Agents
![Mark Blumenfeld]()
mark.blumenfeld@compass.comP: (646)-460-6797
![Cornelia Eland]()
cornelia.eland@compass.comP: (917)-734-0229
Amenities
- Entire Floor
- Full-Time Doorman
- Gym
- Working Fireplace
- Crown Mouldings
- Built-Ins
- Private Entrance
- Hardwood Floors
Property Details for 969 5th Avenue, Unit 14
| Status | Contract Signed |
|---|---|
| Days on Market | 11 |
| Taxes | - |
| Maintenance | $11,604 / month |
| Min. Down Pymt | 70% |
| Total Rooms | 5.0 |
| Compass Type | Co-op |
| MLS Type | - |
| Year Built | 1926 |
| County | New York County |
| Buyer's Agent Compensation | 2.5% |
Building
969 5th Ave
Location
Building Information for 969 5th Avenue, Unit 14
Payment Calculator
$19,294 per month
30 year fixed, 6.28% Interest
$7,690
$0
$11,604
Property History for 969 5th Avenue, Unit 14
| Date | Event & Source | Price | Appreciation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 1, 2025 | Contract Signed Manual | — | |
| Oct 20, 2025 | Listed (Active) Manual | $4,150,000 | — |
| Date | Event & Source | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 11/01/2025 | Contract Signed Manual | — |
| 10/20/2025 | Listed (Active) Manual | $4,150,000 |
For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.
Schools near 969 5th Avenue, Unit 14
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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