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781 5TH Avenue #1909
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Active For Sale Co-op

$900,000

781 5TH Avenue #1909

Lenox Hill, Manhattan

Sherry Netherland

MLS® #RLS20092178

RLS at REBNY

Listing by Douglas Elliman Real Estate

1

Bedroom

1

Bath

N/A

Sq. Ft.

1928

Year Built

Quick Summary

Bedrooms 1
Bathrooms 1
Year Built 1928
Ownership Co-op
Maintenance $11,233/mo
Parking Garage
Neighborhood Lenox Hill
Floor 19 of 38

Property Highlights

  • Views: City Lights, City
  • Parking: Private garage
  • Character: Pre-war building (1928)

Property Details

Type Co-op
Ownership Stock Cooperative
Total Rooms 3
Baths 1 Full
Floor 19 of 38
View City Lights, City
Pets Yes
Year Built 1928
Parking Garage Available
Structure Type HighRise
Basement Other
Parcel # 1374-0001-00781-000-0001909
Block/Lot 01374/0001

Listing History

Event Date Price Change
Listed May 19, 2026 $900,000 -
Currently May 19, 2026 $900,000 -

Description

Directly across from Central Park, this one-bedroom, one-bathroom residence features ceilings over nine feet high and a living room with triple exposures that frame open city views and a sparkling evening skyline.

The windowed kitchenette offers generous storage and a two-burner gas cooktop, while a classic marble entry foyer is complemented by a spacious coat closet.

The residence may be enrolled in the hotel's rental program to generate income within one of Manhattan's most distinguished pre-war cooperatives. Whether enjoyed as a private pied-à-terre or an investment opportunity, the apartment offers a refined stay at the iconic The Sherry-Netherland.

The building offers 24-hour doormen and elevator attendants, daily housekeeping with evening turndown, full concierge services, valet parking, room service by Harry Cipriani, a fitness center, barber shop, and beauty salon. There is a 2% flip tax paid by the buyer. The building allows up to 50% financing.

There is a monthly assessment of $1,050.66 payable until September 2027.

Features & Amenities

Interior Features

Building None

Exterior Features

None

Building Amenities

Concierge Elevators

Building Information

Financial Details

Maintenance $11,233/mo

Lenox Hill occupies a residential section of the Upper East Side, defined by proximity to Central Park, major medical institutions (Memorial Sloan Kettering, Weill Cornell, Lenox Hill Hospital), and the Madison Avenue retail corridor. Housing stock ranges from large pre-war cooperatives to modern condominiums with East River and skyline views.

Lenox Hill Live Market Data

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Active Listings

636

Median Asking Price

$1.16M

Median $/Sqft

$1,312

Avg Days on Market

N/A

New This Week

26

Price Reduced

33%

Sold (30 Days)

12

Median Sale Price

$1.18M

Live data from RLS at REBNY • Updated 5/19/26, 12:28 PM EST

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Location

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781 5TH Avenue #1909, Lenox Hill, New York County

Floor Plans

Floor Plan 1

Building Information

Official NYC property records for this building

1927
Year Built
99 years old
38
Floors
169
Residential Units
R10H
Zoning District
Elevator Apartments Historic District: Upper East Side Historic District NYC Landmark

Tax & Assessment

Assessed Value: $49,626,900
Land Value: $18,720,000
Exemptions: $0

Note: Individual unit taxes may differ. Verify current tax bills with NYC DOF.

Lot Area: 12,500 SF
Building Area: 314,509 SF
Built FAR: 25.16
Allowed FAR: 10

Source: NYC PLUTO (Primary Land Use Tax Lot Output), NYC Department of City Planning (data.cityofnewyork.us)

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about this property

The current listed monthly maintenance are $11,233 per month. Confirm the exact amount with the listing broker before making an offer.

This property has 1 bedroom and 1 full bathroom.

According to MLS records, the building was constructed in 1928, making it approximately 98 years old.

This listing is a co-op (stock cooperative). Buyers purchase shares in a corporation rather than real property, and the board must approve all sales.

Pets are permitted at this property: Pets Allowed With Board Approval.,Building Pets Allowed Comments:Pets Allowed With Board Approval.. Contact the listing broker for weight limits or breed restrictions.

To schedule a private showing, contact Milton Coste at (917) 416-7433 or mcoste@kwnyc.com. Per REBNY guidelines effective 2025, a Buyer Representation Agreement is required before a buyer's broker can show you properties. You may attend open houses independently without one.

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(917) 416-7433
MLS® ID: RLS20092178
First Listed: 5/19/2026
On Market: 5/19/2026
Price Changed: 5/19/2026
Contract Date: 5/19/2026

Listing Courtesy of Douglas Elliman Real Estate - Sabrina Saltiel

Listing Contact: (917) 696-6499

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