953 5th Avenue, Unit 3/4

953 5th Ave
Upper East Side

$4,500,000
Last Sold Price
4
Beds
3,500 Sq. Ft.
$1,286 / Sq. Ft.
3,500
Sq. Ft.
$1,286
per Sq. Ft.
Sold 6/5/23
Sold 6/5/23

Description

Located in an exclusive boutique Fifth Avenue prewar building, this Robert Couturier designed 4 bedroom, 4.5 bathroom duplex is the height of understated European elegance with perfectly scaled rooms for glamorous entertaining and everyday living. The attended elevator with a spectacular brass door leads to a private landing and entrance foyer. The gallery opens to the light-filled living room with three oversized casement windows offering stunning direct views onto Central Park, a marble fireplace...Located in an exclusive boutique Fifth Avenue prewar building, this Robert Couturier designed 4 bedroom, 4.5 bathroom duplex is the height of understated European elegance with perfectly scaled rooms for glamorous entertaining and everyday living. The attended elevator with a spectacular brass door leads to a private landing and entrance foyer. The gallery opens to the light-filled living room with three oversized casement windows offering stunning direct views onto Central Park, a marble fireplace and beautiful moldings. Off the living room is the spectacular library with fireplace featuring 18th century chestnut wood paneling imported from Versailles. The wonderfully proportioned formal dining room with fireplace comfortably seats ten. Off the dining room, the windowed eat-in kitchen features top of the line appliances including a six burner Wolf stove and Miele dishwasher. The butler’s pantry has a second Miele dishwasher and two wine coolers. Off the gallery, the elegant staircase leads to the private quarters. The luxurious sun-flooded primary bedroom suite features three oversized casement windows with direct park views, a spectacular ensuite double bathroom and a custom walk-in closet. There are three additional bedrooms, two with an ensuite bath, and the third with its own dedicated bathroom. In addition to the four bedrooms, there is a small study, perfect for working from home. The apartment is beautifully renovated, has central air conditioning with an air purification system, and has beautiful original hardwood floors, three gas fireplaces and nearly ten foot ceilings throughout.

953 Fifth Avenue is a prewar boutique cooperative built in 1926 by noted architect, Issac Newton Phelps Stokes. With just seven apartments on its fourteen floors, the building offers the discerning buyer the appeal of townhouse living with the highly desirable benefits of security and services. Purchases through trusts permitted as well as pied a terres and pets. No summer work rules. Up to 60% financing permitted. 2.5 % flip tax paid by purchaser.

An exceptional value and opportunity not to be missed!

Amenities

  • Doorman
  • Full-Time Doorman
  • Fireplace
  • Hardwood Floors
  • Casement Windows
  • Elevator
  • Washer / Dryer in Unit
  • Washer
LISTING UPDATED: 06/07/2023 02:28 AM

Property Details for 953 5th Avenue, Unit 3/4

StatusSold
Days on Market516
Taxes-
Maintenance$14,604 / 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

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Building Information for 953 5th Avenue, Unit 3/4

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

Payment Calculator

$31,281 per month

30 year fixed, 6.28% Interest

Principal and Interest

$16,677

Property Taxes

$0

Maintenance/Common Charges

$14,604

The Payment Calculator is for illustrative purposes only.

Property History for 953 5th Avenue, Unit 3/4

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciationLink
Jun 5, 2023

Sold

Manual

$4,500,000——
Jun 5, 2023

Sold (Public Record)

ACRIS #2023060700809001

$4,500,000

-2.8% / yr

Feb 28, 2023

Contract Signed

Manual

——
Sep 12, 2022

Price Change

Manual

$5,450,000——
Feb 9, 2022

Price Change

Manual

$5,995,000——
Sep 30, 2021

Listed (Active)

Manual

$6,495,000——
Dec 1, 2020

Temporarily Off Market

RLS RESO #RLS10617764

$7,800,000—
May 29, 2019

Temporarily Off Market

RLS #RPLU-21916819094

—
May 29, 2019

Listed (Active)

RLS RESO #RLS10617764

$7,800,000—
May 28, 2019

Permanently Off Market

RLS #RPLU-21916819094

—
May 28, 2019

Temporarily Off Market

RLS RESO #RLS10447076

$7,995,000—
Oct 9, 2018

Contract Signed

RLS #RPLU-21916819094

—
Dec 26, 2017

Permanently Off Market

RLS #RPLU-21916819094

—
Jun 13, 2017

Listed (Active)

RLS RESO #RLS10447076

$7,995,000—
Jun 13, 2017

Listed (Active)

RLS #RPLU-21916819094

$7,995,000—
Jun 1, 2017

Temporarily Off Market

RLS RESO #RLS10446150

$8,500,000—
Apr 2, 2017

Temporarily Off Market

RLS RESO #RLS10462094

$8,500,000—
Oct 3, 2016

Listed (Active)

RLS RESO #RLS10446150

$8,500,000—
Sep 28, 2016

Listed (Active)

RLS RESO #RLS10462094

$8,500,000—
Jul 19, 2015

Temporarily Off Market

RLS RESO #RLS10460829

$11,500,000—
Feb 24, 2015

Listed (Active)

RLS RESO #RLS10460829

$12,000,000—
Mar 21, 2006

Sold

RealPlus #68f815797cb27cc3cd2b0b1b5f5b7a40d59e1c6e

$7,400,000——
Mar 21, 2006

Sold (Public Record)

ACRIS #2006032001006001

$7,400,000—
Nov 2, 2005

Listed (Active)

RealPlus #68f815797cb27cc3cd2b0b1b5f5b7a40d59e1c6e

$7,950,000——
DateEvent & SourcePrice
06/05/2023

Sold

Manual

$4,500,000
06/05/2023

Sold (Public Record)

ACRIS #2023060700809001

$4,500,000

-2.8% / yr

02/28/2023

Contract Signed

Manual

—
09/12/2022

Price Change

Manual

$5,450,000
02/09/2022

Price Change

Manual

$5,995,000
09/30/2021

Listed (Active)

Manual

$6,495,000
12/01/2020

Temporarily Off Market

RLS RESO #RLS10617764

$7,800,000
05/29/2019

Temporarily Off Market

RLS #RPLU-21916819094

—
05/29/2019

Listed (Active)

RLS RESO #RLS10617764

$7,800,000
05/28/2019

Permanently Off Market

RLS #RPLU-21916819094

—
05/28/2019

Temporarily Off Market

RLS RESO #RLS10447076

$7,995,000
10/09/2018

Contract Signed

RLS #RPLU-21916819094

—
12/26/2017

Permanently Off Market

RLS #RPLU-21916819094

—
06/13/2017

Listed (Active)

RLS RESO #RLS10447076

$7,995,000
06/13/2017

Listed (Active)

RLS #RPLU-21916819094

$7,995,000
06/01/2017

Temporarily Off Market

RLS RESO #RLS10446150

$8,500,000
04/02/2017

Temporarily Off Market

RLS RESO #RLS10462094

$8,500,000
10/03/2016

Listed (Active)

RLS RESO #RLS10446150

$8,500,000
09/28/2016

Listed (Active)

RLS RESO #RLS10462094

$8,500,000
07/19/2015

Temporarily Off Market

RLS RESO #RLS10460829

$11,500,000
02/24/2015

Listed (Active)

RLS RESO #RLS10460829

$12,000,000
03/21/2006

Sold

RealPlus #68f815797cb27cc3cd2b0b1b5f5b7a40d59e1c6e

$7,400,000
03/21/2006

Sold (Public Record)

ACRIS #2006032001006001

$7,400,000
11/02/2005

Listed (Active)

RealPlus #68f815797cb27cc3cd2b0b1b5f5b7a40d59e1c6e

$7,950,000

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Public Records for 953 5th Avenue, Unit 3/4

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Home Facts
APN1013910004

Schools near 953 5th Avenue, Unit 3/4

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

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