1049 5th Avenue, Unit PH20

1049 5th Ave
Upper East Side

$9,000,000
Last Sold Price
5
Beds
4,661 Sq. Ft.
$1,931 / Sq. Ft.
4,661
Sq. Ft.
$1,931
per Sq. Ft.
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Sold 4/1/26
Sold 4/1/26
a living room with furniture fireplace and large windows
a view of a lake
a view of a livingroom with a fireplace wooden floor and a fireplace
a view of a dining room with furniture window and wooden floor
a kitchen with granite countertop white cabinets and white appliances
a kitchen with stainless steel appliances granite countertop a stove a sink and a refrigerator with white cabinets
a bedroom with a bed and couch
a bathroom with a sink a toilet and shower
a bedroom with two beds and wooden floor
a spacious bedroom with a bed and a chandelier
a city view with lot of high rise buildings
a picture of a bench sitting in a kitchen

Description

High above Fifth Avenue, where the city gives way to the green expanse of Central Park, a rare and remarkable canvas awaits. Penthouse 20 at 1049 Fifth Avenue spans over 4,650 square feet across a full floor, with sweeping views of Central Park and the skyline, elegantly framed by multiple private terraces.
Accessed via a private elevator landing, the residence opens into a grand entry hall that is bathed in natural light from every direction. The layout is gracious and well-proportioned, offering...High above Fifth Avenue, where the city gives way to the green expanse of Central Park, a rare and remarkable canvas awaits. Penthouse 20 at 1049 Fifth Avenue spans over 4,650 square feet across a full floor, with sweeping views of Central Park and the skyline, elegantly framed by multiple private terraces.

Accessed via a private elevator landing, the residence opens into a grand entry hall that is bathed in natural light from every direction. The layout is gracious and well-proportioned, offering an exceptional opportunity to reimagine a home of rare scale and sophistication atop Fifth Avenue.

The western and northern wing hosts dramatic entertaining spaces: a double living room with a classically framed fireplace and panoramic Park and Reservoir views; a richly paneled library; a large media room with adjacent terrace; a windowed kitchen with breakfast area overlooking the Reservoir; and a spacious dining room flanked by two additional terraces.

The eastern and southern wing features five bedrooms, each with en-suite baths, including one with a private terrace. The primary suite offers a sense of scale and privacy rarely found complete with dual bathrooms and separate dressing rooms. Throughout, oversized picture windows capture the surrounding vistas and flood the home with natural light.

The offering includes a separate studio apartment on the third floor and a private storage locker. 2% flip tax payable by purchaser.

1049 Fifth Avenue is a distinguished white-glove condominium located along Manhattan’s Museum Mile, directly across from Central Park. Originally built in 1928 as the Adams Hotel, the 23-story tower is an elegant example of Functionalist architecture. In the early 1990s, the building was meticulously transformed into a luxury condominium with architecture by Costas Kondylis and interiors by Cullman & Kravis. Today, it offers residents full-service amenities including a 24-hour doorman, concierge, and resident manager.

Amenities

  • Primary Ensuite
  • Full-Time Doorman
  • Concierge
  • Balcony
  • Decorative Fireplace
  • Crown Mouldings
  • Decorative Mouldings
  • Built-Ins
LISTING UPDATED: 04/01/2026 02:48 PM

Property Details for 1049 5th Avenue, Unit PH20

StatusSold
Days on Market208
Pet PolicyAllowed
Taxes$11,494 / month
Common Charges$10,159 / month
Min. Down Pymt20%
Total Rooms10.0
Property TypeCondo
MLS TypeCondo
Year Built1928
CountyNew York County
Buyer's Agent Compensation2.5%

Building

1049 5th Ave

66 Units22 StoriesBuilt in 1928
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Location

Sold By R New York

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Building Information for 1049 5th Avenue, Unit PH20

Building/Complex1049 5th AveFloor20Stories22Residences66Pet PolicyAllowedPet Policy Details-Year Built1928Building AgePre-war

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$66,501 per month

30 year fixed, 6.36% Interest

Principal and Interest

$44,848

Property Taxes

$11,494

Maintenance/Common Charges

$10,159

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Property History for 1049 5th Avenue, Unit PH20

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciationLink
Apr 1, 2026

Sold

Manual

$9,000,000——
Apr 1, 2026

Sold (Public Record)

ACRIS #2026040300266001

$9,000,000

-1.7% / yr

Jan 9, 2026

Contract Signed

Manual

——
DateEvent & SourcePrice
04/01/2026

Sold

Manual

$9,000,000
04/01/2026

Sold (Public Record)

ACRIS #2026040300266001

$9,000,000

-1.7% / yr

01/09/2026

Contract Signed

Manual

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For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 1049 5th Avenue, Unit PH20

Taxable ValueLand$211,305Additions$1,003,884Total$1,215,189
Home Facts
Total Finished SqFt4,661 SqFtLot Size0 SqFtYear Built1928ZoningR10APN1014971107

Schools near 1049 5th Avenue, Unit PH20

This home is within New York City Geographic District # 2.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
P.S. 6 Lillie D Blake
Public - PK to 5
Nyc Lab Ms For Collaborative Studies
Public - 6 to 8
Lower Manhattan Community Middle School
Public - 6 to 8
Jhs 167 Robert F Wagner
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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