980 5th Avenue, Unit 17A
Description
There are only two residences on the floor, resulting in a semi-private landing out of your two elevators. Enter...17-A is a one-of-a-kind, high floor, sprawling southwest corner residence with jetliner, unobstructed views over the iconic Central Park, Met Museum, Midtown Manhattan, Central Park West and beyond. Marked by seven oversized picture windows allowing sun to pour into the home all day, and perfect for enjoying the Central Park sunset, this gracious home is prepared for its lucky new owner.
There are only two residences on the floor, resulting in a semi-private landing out of your two elevators. Enter into the home via a proper foyer (with powder room) and subsequent gallery that spills westward into an enormous great room of almost forty feet in length.he dining area is open to the great room and gallery, but partitioned off and with room enough for a grand entertaining table. The great room houses multiple seating areas, a built-in office with desk, and built-in shelving. All of this space while being situated on the most iconic New York perch, clearing the buildings to the south and enjoying the best view on earth.
The kitchen is outfitted with all chef's appliances and ample counter space, and houses a pantry, bar, full-sized laundry room with sink, and tons of storage. It has a separate breakfast room and additional den area that could easily act as a staff quarters or guest area, with an en-suite full bath.
The primary suite is located on the southern end of the apartment and enjoys beautiful city and Park views. It has an enormous WIC, a separate dressing area, and ample hanging closets. There is a six-piece primary bathroom complete with double vanity, stall shower, bidet, soaking tub, and toilet. The secondary suite has a three-piece en-suite bath and stunning views to boast as well.
The home has been outfitted into a two bedroom, but can easily be transitioned back into a three bedroom or four bedroom, how it was originally built. It has been upgraded with central air conditioning, automatic shades throughout the home, and a sound system.
980 Fifth Avenue is an exclusive, full service cooperative allowing pets and pieds-a-terre. Financing is not allowed. The building soars above neighbors, allowing the level of views exhibited in this residence. It has a private porte-cochere, an en-suite parking garage with a discounted rate for residents, and a rare, incredible rooftop observation deck with top-of-the-world views.
Available to be shown daily on brief notice.
Listing Agents
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Ian Slater
Listing Agent
![Eduardo Martinez]()
Eduardo Martinez
Alternative Listing Agent
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Dante Iraola
Alternative Listing Agent
Recent comparable sales
Median sold price
$7,200,000
Avg days on market
98
Sale-to-list ratio
99.7%
Manhattan, NY
9 comparable properties found
Amenities
- Corner Unit
- Doorman
- Full-Time Doorman
- Park Views
- City Views
- Common Roof Deck
- Common Outdoor Space
- Built-Ins
- Hardwood Floors
- Oversized Windows
- Elevator
- Washer / Dryer in Unit
- Washer
- Laundry in Building
- Central AC
- Dishwasher
- Walk-in Closet
- Private Storage Included
- Garage
- Soaking Tub
- On-site Parking
- Pantry
- Parking Included
- Southwestern Exposure
- Pet Friendly
- Highrise
Location
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$54,474 per month
30 year fixed, 7.03% Interest
$42,708
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1Property Information for 980 5th Avenue, Unit 17A
- Total Rooms: 6.0
- MLS Type: Co-op
- County: New York County
- Buyer's Agent Compensation: 2.5%
- Building/Complex: 980 5th Ave
- Floor: 17
- Stories: 25
- Residences: 45
- Pet Policy: Allowed
- Pet Policy Details: 3
- Year Built: 1966
- Building Age: Post-war
- Building Type: Highrise
Property History for 980 5th Avenue, Unit 17A
| Date | Event & Source | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 04/24/2023 | $8,000,000 +6.2% / yr | |
| 01/27/2023 | Contract Signed Manual | — |
| 10/03/2022 | Listed (Active) Manual | $8,495,000 |
| 09/30/2022 | — | |
| 09/10/2022 | — | |
| 09/01/2022 | $8,495,000 | |
| 09/01/2022 | $8,495,000 | |
| 03/25/2022 | $8,750,000 | |
| 09/20/2011 | $4,000,000 |
For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.
Public Records for 980 5th Avenue, Unit 17A
Schools near 980 5th Avenue, Unit 17A
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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Nearby home values
| Address | Sold price | Beds | Baths | Sqft | Lot (Sqft) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
This home: 980 5th Avenue, Unit 17A, Upper East Side | $8,000,000 | 3 | 4 | – | – |
$4,300,000 | 2 | 3.5 | – | – |
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