953 5th Avenue, Unit MAIS

$6,825,000
Last Sold Price
3
Beds
Sq. Ft.
/ Sq. Ft.
Sq. Ft.
per Sq. Ft.

Description

This stunning and supremely elegant Fifth Avenue residence has been impeccably renovated, featuring direct views of Central Park, grand proportions, a magnificent conservatory and its own private outdoor space. Located in a distinguished Fifth Avenue Coop, this intimate yet grandly scaled home with high ceilings, offers a gracious flow ideal for entertaining and the most comfortable living. Stepping off the private elevator landing on the second floor of this residence, you are greeted by a welcoming...This stunning and supremely elegant Fifth Avenue residence has been impeccably renovated, featuring direct views of Central Park, grand proportions, a magnificent conservatory and its own private outdoor space. Located in a distinguished Fifth Avenue Coop, this intimate yet grandly scaled home with high ceilings, offers a gracious flow ideal for entertaining and the most comfortable living. Stepping off the private elevator landing on the second floor of this residence, you are greeted by a welcoming foyer that leads into an expansive and grandly proportioned living room, featuring direct Central Park views, a fireplace with handsome marble mantle, exquisite moldings, and three large casement windows through which light streams in. Also off the main entry foyer is a welcoming bedroom/study with its en-suite bathroom and marble fireplace. A gallery on this floor leads to the expansive primary bedroom suite that boasts two luxurious windowed bathrooms, a Juliet balcony to the west overlooking the conservatory below, and a large sitting room that can also be used as a home office. Down an elegant spiral staircase, on the lower floor is a handsome library facing Central Park, a spacious bedroom with an ensuite bathroom, an expansive and refined dining room with intricate window grilles, and a large eat-in Chef’s kitchen featuring a Sub-Zero refrigerator and top of the line stainless steel appliances. The kitchen leads to a fabulous conservatory with climate control and surrounded by a garden terrace that allows for year-round indoor/outdoor living. Other features of this exquisite home include a laundry room, central air conditioning, high ceilings, hardwood floors, four decorative marble fireplaces, and beautiful moldings.

With an unbeatable location on the Gold Coast of the Upper East Side, this residence occupies the first two floors of an exclusive boutique Fifth Avenue prewar building. Built in 1926 by noted architect Issac Newton Phelps Stokes, this home offers the discerning buyer the appeal of townhouse living and the benefits of full time services. Purchases through trusts, pied-a-terres, pets, and up to 60% financing are permitted. 2.5% flip tax payable by purchaser.

Amenities

  • Doorman
  • Full-Time Doorman
  • Juliet Balcony
  • Private Patio
  • Patio
  • Fireplace
  • Spiral Staircase
  • Private Entrance
LISTING UPDATED: 12/01/2023 02:06 PM

Property Details for 953 5th Avenue, Unit MAIS

StatusSold
Days on Market348
Taxes-
Maintenance$13,362 / month
Min. Down Pymt40%
Total Rooms9.0
Compass TypeCo-op
MLS TypeCo-op
Year Built1926
CountyNew York County
Buyer's Agent Compensation2.5%

Building

953 5th Ave

7 Units15 StoriesBuilt in 1926

Location

Sold By Brown Harris Stevens Residential Sales LLC

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Building Information for 953 5th Avenue, Unit MAIS

Building/Complex953 5th AveFloor-Stories15Residences7Pet PolicyAllowedPet Policy Details3Year Built1926Building AgePre-war

Payment Calculator

$38,656 per month

30 year fixed, 6.28% Interest

Principal and Interest

$25,294

Property Taxes

$0

Maintenance/Common Charges

$13,362

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Property History for 953 5th Avenue, Unit MAIS

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciationLink
Nov 8, 2023

Sold

Manual

$7,400,000
Nov 1, 2023

Sold (Public Record)

ACRIS #2023112001312001

$6,825,000
Sep 4, 2023

Contract Signed

Manual

Sep 20, 2022

Listed (Active)

Manual

$7,400,000
Jun 23, 2009

Permanently Off Market

RealPlus #1b5820e36ea2d875266c95c62fa63b8454c9141e

$7,500,000
Jan 23, 2009

Listed (Active)

RealPlus #1b5820e36ea2d875266c95c62fa63b8454c9141e

$7,500,000
Jan 1, 2009

Temporarily Off Market

RealPlus #1b5820e36ea2d875266c95c62fa63b8454c9141e

$8,500,000
Sep 30, 2008

Permanently Off Market

RealPlus #1b5820e36ea2d875266c95c62fa63b8454c9141e

$8,500,000
Sep 19, 2007

Listed (Active)

RealPlus #1b5820e36ea2d875266c95c62fa63b8454c9141e

$8,500,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
11/08/2023

Sold

Manual

$7,400,000
11/01/2023

Sold (Public Record)

ACRIS #2023112001312001

$6,825,000
09/04/2023

Contract Signed

Manual

09/20/2022

Listed (Active)

Manual

$7,400,000
06/23/2009

Permanently Off Market

RealPlus #1b5820e36ea2d875266c95c62fa63b8454c9141e

$7,500,000
01/23/2009

Listed (Active)

RealPlus #1b5820e36ea2d875266c95c62fa63b8454c9141e

$7,500,000
01/01/2009

Temporarily Off Market

RealPlus #1b5820e36ea2d875266c95c62fa63b8454c9141e

$8,500,000
09/30/2008

Permanently Off Market

RealPlus #1b5820e36ea2d875266c95c62fa63b8454c9141e

$8,500,000
09/19/2007

Listed (Active)

RealPlus #1b5820e36ea2d875266c95c62fa63b8454c9141e

$8,500,000

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Public Records for 953 5th Avenue, Unit MAIS

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Home Facts
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Schools near 953 5th Avenue, Unit MAIS

This home is within New York City Geographic District # 2.
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

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