Milton Coste

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SOLD FOR $2,725,000

· Closed August 22, 2023

900 5TH Avenue #8B
Closed For Sale Co-op

$2,725,000

900 5TH Avenue #8B

Upper East Side, Manhattan

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MLS® #RLS10882800

RLS at REBNY

Listing by Douglas Elliman Real Estate

2

Bedrooms

2.5

Baths

N/A

Sq. Ft.

1959

Year Built

Quick Summary

Bedrooms 2
Bathrooms 3 full, 2 half
Year Built 1959
Ownership Co-op
Maintenance $6,925/mo
Parking Garage
Neighborhood Upper East Side
Floor 8 of 20

Property Highlights

  • Exposure: East,North,West facing
  • Parking: Private garage

Property Details

Type Co-op
Ownership Stock Cooperative
Total Rooms 5
Baths 2 Full, 2 Half
Floor 8 of 20
Exposure East,North,West
Pets Yes
Cross Street EAST 71 STREET and EAST 72 STREET
Year Built 1959
Parking Garage Available
Parcel # 1386-0001-00900-000-000008B

Listing History

Event Date Price Change
Listed Oct 18, 2022 $3,250,000 -
Price Reduced Aug 29, 2023 $3,000,000 -7.7%
Currently Apr 30, 2026 $2,725,000 -9.2%

Description

Spectacular Layout with Central Park Views in Prime Location on Fifth Avenue between 71st and 72nd Streets. This Coop residence has been lovingly maintained by the same owners for 30 years and is now awaiting a new buyer to make it their own. Walk in from the semi-private landing into a gracious marble gallery, complete with Powder room, two large closets and a dream bar. Flanking the Gallery is a large Living Room Featuring a Park Facing Bay Window on one side and a spacious Formal Dining Room on the other. Off the Dining Room you will find an eat in Kitchen which boasts abundant storage and counter space complete with a half bath and a Washer/Dryer. The spacious Primary Bedroom features a Park Facing Window, two closets with an ensuite bath. The second bedroom currently being used as a den also has an ensuite bath. 900 Fifth Avenue is a prominent postwar White-Glove Building designed by Sylvan Bien. The buildings iconic exterior features two sets of Bay Windows running up the building's facade. Amenities include two furnished roof decks, gym and a bike room that provides bikes to shareholders. Storage transfers with the apartment. Small pets are welcome, pieds-a-terre permitted, and Maintenance includes Utilities. 2% Flip Tax paid by Buyer.

Features & Amenities

Interior Features

Building Washer Dryer Install Allowed

Appliances

Dryer Dishwasher Washer Dryer Allowed Washer

Building Information

Financial Details

Maintenance $6,925/mo
Original Price $3,250,000
Sale Price $2,725,000
Previous Price $3,000,000

The Upper East Side remains the gold standard for classic New York elegance. Known for 'Museum Mile' and its low-traffic, tree-lined streets, the neighborhood offers a refined lifestyle away from the midtown bustle. While famous for its historic cooperatives, the area has seen a recent surge in ultra-luxury new construction condos, particularly along the Second Avenue Subway corridor, making it a top choice for both traditionalists and modern buyers.

Upper East Side Live Market Data

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Active Listings

337

Median Asking Price

$1.70M

Median $/Sqft

$1,585

Avg Days on Market

N/A

New This Week

26

Price Reduced

30%

Sold (30 Days)

33

Median Sale Price

$1.50M

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Location

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900 5TH Avenue #8B, Upper East Side, New York County • Near EAST 71 STREET and EAST 72 STREET

Floor Plans

Floor Plan 1

Building Information

Official NYC property records for this building

1958
Year Built
68 years old
20
Floors
52
Residential Units
R10
Zoning District
Elevator Apartments Historic District: Upper East Side Historic District

Tax & Assessment

Assessed Value: $26,622,450
Land Value: $5,399,100
Exemptions: $59,890

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

Lot Area: 11,166 SF
Building Area: 170,106 SF
Built FAR: 15.23
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 $6,925 per month. Confirm the exact amount with the listing broker before making an offer.

This property has 2 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms and 2 half bathrooms.

According to MLS records, the building was constructed in 1959, making it approximately 67 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. 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: RLS10882800
First Listed: 10/18/2022
Price Changed: 8/29/2023
Closed: 8/22/2023
Contract Date: 10/18/2022

Listing Courtesy of Douglas Elliman Real Estate - Danielle Englebardt

Listing Contact: (917) 797-9200

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