988 5th Avenue
988 5th Avenue, Upper East Side, Manhattan, NY 10075
Description
Boasting 50 feet of Central Park frontage, soaring over 10-foot ceilings, this fully renovated 5 bedroom apartment is uniquely one of only 2 prewar condominiums on 5th Avenue located on one of the most beautiful corners on the Upper East Side....Floating over Central Park with corner views of the Metropolitan Museum of Art from the perfect 6th floor vantage point, this pre war 3550 SF condominium is unusual for its scale, light, location and the everlasting protected views of a Fifth Avenue apartment.
Boasting 50 feet of Central Park frontage, soaring over 10-foot ceilings, this fully renovated 5 bedroom apartment is uniquely one of only 2 prewar condominiums on 5th Avenue located on one of the most beautiful corners on the Upper East Side. Designed by the esteemed prewar architect J.E.R. Carpenter 988 Fifth Avenue is a full service condominium with a full time doorman and live-in resident manager, building storage, a bike room, and is pet friendly.
Enter from your private elevator landing into the grand foyer that opens to both the light filled corner Living Room and the oversized Dining Room each with a custom limestone fireplace.
The foyer also leads to the powder room and the oversized eat-in kitchen with custom cerused oak and hand painted cabinetry, two large SubZero refrigerators, two dishwashers, two sinks, and Miele appliances.
With custom pocket doors, the main entertaining rooms can all open into one another, bringing in light, Central Park views, and loft-like expanses throughout. This allows a wonderful flow that will accommodate modern lifestyle needs yet can seamlessly transition back into classically designated spaces.
The gallery leads to 4 gracious bedrooms, one of which can be converted back into a library. There is a 5th bedroom or office space and bathroom at the rear of the apartment.
The apartment has a laundry area with vented dryer, ample custom closets throughout plus a dedicated storage space in the basement that transfers.
There is a 2% Flip Tax Paid By Buyer.
Broker owner
![Elizabeth Sahlman]()
Elizabeth Sahlman
Listing Agent
![Rona Davis]()
Rona Davis
Alternative Listing Agent
![Lorand Kovacs]()
Lorand Kovacs
Alternative Listing Agent
![Becca Schreiber]()
Becca Schreiber
Alternative Listing Agent
![Clay Ezell]()
Clay Ezell
Alternative Listing Agent
Amenities
988 5th Avenue
- Primary Ensuite
- Full-Time Doorman
- Common Outdoor Space
- Decorative Fireplace
- Crown Mouldings
- Built-Ins
- Private Entrance
- Hardwood Floors
- High Ceilings
- Elevator
- Washer / Dryer in Unit
- Laundry in Building
- Central AC
- Renovated Kitchen
- Chef's Kitchen
- Open Kitchen
- Double Sink Bathroom
- Northern Exposure
- Western Exposure
- Recessed Lighting
- Walk-in Closet
- Custom Closet
- Dual Closet
- Primary Ensuite with Separate Shower
- Range Hood
- Laundry Room
- Island Kitchen
- Midrise
- Refrigerator
- Range
- Private Storage for Sale
- Highrise
Location
$123,695 per month
$111,109
$5,206
$7,380
Property information
988 5th Avenue
Property Details
- Taxes: $5,206 / month
- Min. Down Pymt: 10%
- Total Rooms: 9.0
- County: New York County
- Buyer's Agent Compensation: 2.5%
Building Information
- Building/Complex: 988 5th Ave
- Floor: 6
- Stories: 13
- Residences: 13
- Pet Policy: Allowed
- Year Built: 1926
- Building Age: Pre-war
- Building Type: Midrise
Property History
988 5th Avenue
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 08/26/2026 | Contract Signed Manual | — |
| 02/18/2026 | Listed (Active) Manual | $18,500,000 |
| 12/24/2025 | Permanently Off Market Manual | — |
| 12/24/2025 | Temporarily Off Market Manual | — |
| 03/09/2025 | Price Change Manual | $18,500,000 |
| 10/21/2024 | Listed (Active) Manual | $19,500,000 |
| 06/21/2024 | Temporarily Off Market ONEKEY #H6306265 | $19,900,000 |
| 05/29/2024 | Permanently Off Market ONEKEY #H6306265 | $19,900,000 |
| 05/09/2024 | Listed (Active) ONEKEY #H6306265 | $19,900,000 |
| 11/01/2008 | $11,000,000 | |
| 05/27/2007 | Sold RealPlus #ec0c7f45438dcb747d5ebd005af4fbd6bc363c9f | $12,500,000 |
| 02/13/2007 | Contract Signed RealPlus #ec0c7f45438dcb747d5ebd005af4fbd6bc363c9f | $12,500,000 |
| 07/06/2006 | Temporarily Off Market RealPlus #ec0c7f45438dcb747d5ebd005af4fbd6bc363c9f | $12,500,000 |
| 04/23/2005 | Listed (Active) RealPlus #ec0c7f45438dcb747d5ebd005af4fbd6bc363c9f | $12,500,000 |
For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.
Public records
988 5th Avenue
Total Finished SqFt
3,280 SqFtLot Size
5,100 SqFtYear Built
1925Zoning
R10APN
1014911405Schools
Near 988 5th Avenue
This home is within New York City Geographic District # 2.
- Rated 10 out of 1010/10P.S. 6 Lillie D BlakePublic · PK-5 · 0.1 mi · Serves this home
- Rated 9 out of 109/10Nyc Lab Ms For Collaborative StudiesPublic · 6-8 · 3.2 mi · Serves this home
- Rated 7 out of 107/10Lower Manhattan Community Middle SchoolPublic · 6-8 · 5.6 mi · Serves this home
- Rated 8 out of 108/10Jhs 167 Robert F WagnerPublic · 6-8 · 0.5 mi · Serves this home
- Rated 7 out of 107/10The Clinton SchoolPublic · 6-12 · 3.2 mi · Serves this home
- Rated 3 out of 103/10High School for Climate Justice (The)Public · 9-12 · 1.0 mi · Serves this home
- Not ratedNRRudolf Steiner SchoolPrivate · PK-12 · 0.0 mi · Nearby school
- Not ratedNRRamaz SchoolPrivate · 9-12 · 0.2 mi · Nearby school
- Not ratedNRMarymount School of NYPrivate · PK-12 · 0.2 mi · Nearby school
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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