953 5th Avenue, Unit PH
Description
The private elevator landing and gracious foyer set the stage for the home's impressive interior. The reception room, living room, wood-paneled dining room, and sunny eat-in kitchen provide a seamless flow for both entertaining and everyday living. The private quarters on the 14th floor offer a sun-flooded, spacious primary suite with a gas fireplace, stunning park views, a luxurious en-suite bathroom, and a well-appointed dressing room. A further bedroom, with its own bathroom, benefits from southern light filtered through the oversized windows. The 15th floor, boasting a magnificent sitting room with a wood-burning fireplace and a wet bar, opens to a stunning landscaped terrace, perfect for enjoying the breathtaking views of Central Park and the city skyline. Additionally, this floor features a handsome bedroom/study, a full bathroom and another landscaped terrace with expansive views of the Carlyle and Mark Hotels and beyond. There is a custom audio system as well as central air conditioning throughout.
953 Fifth Avenue has a limited number of residences affording its residents an unparalleled level of privacy. Designed as a cooperative in 1924 by architect Isaac Newton Phelps Stokes, this cooperative has full-time staff and allows pets, pied à terres and trust purchases. 60% financing is permitted and there are no summer work rules.
There is a 2.5% flip tax paid by the buyer.
Amenities
- Penthouse
- Triplex
- Floor Thru
- Doorman
- Full-Time Doorman
- Park Views
- City Views
- Balcony
Property Details for 953 5th Avenue, Unit PH
| Status | Sold |
|---|---|
| Days on Market | 266 |
| Taxes | - |
| Maintenance | $24,594 / month |
| Min. Down Pymt | 40% |
| Total Rooms | 9.0 |
| Compass Type | Co-op |
| MLS Type | Co-Operative |
| Year Built | 1926 |
| County | New York County |
| Buyer's Agent Compensation | 2.5% |
Building
953 5th Ave
Location
Sold By Nest Seekers
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Building Information for 953 5th Avenue, Unit PH
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$68,458 per month
30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest
$43,864
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1Property History for 953 5th Avenue, Unit PH
| Date | Event & Source | Price | Appreciation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 13, 2025 | Sold Manual | $12,000,000 | — |
| Feb 11, 2025 | Contract Signed Manual | — | |
| Sep 10, 2024 | Listed (Active) Manual | $15,000,000 | — |
| Jul 2, 2024 | Temporarily Off Market Manual | — | |
| Mar 12, 2024 | Listed (Active) Manual | $18,000,000 | — |
| Date | Event & Source | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 08/13/2025 | Sold Manual | $12,000,000 |
| 02/11/2025 | Contract Signed Manual | — |
| 09/10/2024 | Listed (Active) Manual | $15,000,000 |
| 07/02/2024 | Temporarily Off Market Manual | — |
| 03/12/2024 | Listed (Active) Manual | $18,000,000 |
For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.
Schools near 953 5th Avenue, Unit PH
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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