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SOLD FOR $4,500,000

· Closed April 18, 2023

956 5th Avenue #14-A
Closed For Sale Co-op

$4,500,000

956 5th Avenue #14-A

Upper East Side, Manhattan

MLS® #RLS10841927

RLS at REBNY

Listing by Compass

2

Bedrooms

2

Baths

N/A

Sq. Ft.

1926

Year Built

Quick Summary

Bedrooms 2
Bathrooms 2
Year Built 1926
Ownership Co-op
Maintenance $8,514/mo
Neighborhood Upper East Side
Floor 14 of 15

Property Highlights

  • Exposure: East,West facing
  • Style: Prewar architecture
  • Character: Pre-war building (1926)

Property Details

Type Co-op
Ownership Stock Cooperative
Total Rooms 5
Baths 2 Full
Floor 14 of 15
Exposure East,West
Pets Yes
Cross Street East 76th Street/East 77th Street
Year Built 1926
Architectural Style Prewar
Block/Lot 1391/71

Listing History

Event Date Price Change
Listed Mar 16, 2022 $4,500,000 -
Price Reduced Apr 18, 2023 $4,800,000 +6.7%

Description

Impressive Central Park Views, Five Gracious Rooms As one enters the apartment through the marble floored entrance foyer, two major sun-filled front rooms greet you. The elegant corner Living Room with wood burning fireplace and the Library/ Dining room are perched high above Central Park with views due west and scanning northwest over the Metropolitan Museum. On a separate hall, guaranteeing complete privacy, is the bedroom wing. The large Primary Bedroom with en-suite bath and the second bedroom also with en-suite bath are sunny and open. They face across 77th street to the highest floors of 960 Fifth avenue and its decorative facade. A large eat-in kitchen with good sized window and plentiful eastern light has its own wing where additional hall space offers numerous options. Storage trades with the apartment. Washer/Dryers, Pets and Pied-a terres allowed. 3% flip tax paid by the buyer. Built in 1926, 956 Fifth Avenue is a beautiful lime-stone clad building. It is an exemplary full-service pre-war cooperative.

Features & Amenities

Interior Features

Dining Area Entrance Foyer Building Washer Dryer Install Allowed Common Area

Building Information

Financial Details

Maintenance $8,514/mo
Sale Price $4,500,000
Previous Price $4,800,000

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

338

Median Asking Price

$1.67M

Median $/Sqft

$1,534

Avg Days on Market

N/A

New This Week

29

Price Reduced

30%

Sold (30 Days)

37

Median Sale Price

$1.52M

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Location

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956 5th Avenue #14-A, Upper East Side, New York County • Near East 76th Street/East 77th Street

Floor Plans

Floor Plan 1

Building Information

Official NYC property records for this building

1925
Year Built
101 years old
15
Floors
22
Residential Units
R10
Zoning District
Elevator Apartments Historic District: Upper East Side Historic District

Tax & Assessment

Assessed Value: $8,059,500
Land Value: $2,020,500
Exemptions: $21,600

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

Lot Area: 4,760 SF
Building Area: 57,728 SF
Built FAR: 12.13
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 $8,514 per month. Confirm the exact amount with the listing broker before making an offer.

This property has 2 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms.

According to MLS records, the building was constructed in 1926, making it approximately 100 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: RLS10841927
First Listed: 3/16/2022
Price Changed: 4/18/2023
Closed: 4/18/2023
Contract Date: 3/16/2022

Listing Courtesy of Compass - Gioia Zwack

Listing Contact: (646) 644-4642

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