Milton Coste

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(917) 416-7433
860 5TH Avenue #PHH
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Active For Sale Co-op

$8,950,000

$2,721 per sq ft

860 5TH Avenue #PHH

Lenox Hill, Manhattan

860 5th Ave

MLS® #RLS20023296

RLS at REBNY

Listing by Douglas Elliman Real Estate

4

Bedrooms

4.5

Baths

3,289

Sq. Ft.

1950

Year Built

Quick Summary

Bedrooms 4
Bathrooms 5 full, 1 half
Living Area 3,289 sq ft
Year Built 1950
Ownership Co-op
Maintenance $15,977/mo
Parking Garage
Neighborhood Lenox Hill
Floor 21 of 21

Property Highlights

  • Views: City Lights, City, Park Greenbelt, Panoramic
  • Exposure: South,West facing
  • Outdoor Space: Terrace, Wrap Around, Balcony

Property Details

Type Co-op
Ownership Stock Cooperative
Total Rooms 11
Baths 4 Full, 1 Half
Floor 21 of 21
View City Lights, City, Park Greenbelt, Panoramic
Exposure South,West
Cooling Other
Pets Yes
Year Built 1950
Living Area 3,289 sq ft
Parking Garage Available
Structure Type HighRise
Basement Other
Block/Lot 01382/0069

Listing History

Event Date Price Change
Listed Jun 1, 2025 $12,000,000 -
Price Reduced Jan 9, 2026 $10,000,000 -16.7%
Currently May 4, 2026 $8,950,000 -10.5%

Description

Please reach out to the listing agent, Lauren Muss or John Giannone, at Douglas Elliman to schedule a tour.

Perched atop the 20th and 21st floors of a premier Fifth Avenue cooperative, this grand, sun-flooded 11-room duplex penthouse offers panoramic Central Park views, refined interiors, high ceilings, and coveted on-site parking at a discounted rate. Spanning approximately 3,300 square feet interior and 545 square feet exterior, the residence features 4 bedrooms, 4.5 bathrooms, a wraparound terrace, and expansive entertaining spaces with ceilings up to approximately 9'9".

Enter via a semi-private elevator landing on the 21st floor, which opens to a gracious central gallery with coat closet. From here, access the dramatic entertaining space with ceilings up to 9'9", including a corner living room with wood-burning fireplace and three exposures, a richly paneled formal dining room with dual wine refrigeration, and a spacious den-all with direct access to a wraparound terrace boasting breathtaking park views. A large eat-in kitchen with three windows is outfitted with top-of-the-line appliances including a 48" Garland range with Best by Broan vented hood, Sub-Zero refrigerator, dual sinks and Miele dishwashers, and a pantry closet. A powder room completes the upper level.

The 20th floor, which is also accessible by elevator, is devoted to private living quarters. The oversized primary suite overlooks Central Park and features a covered private balcony, two large walk-in closets, and a luxurious five-piece spa bathroom. Two additional bedrooms include one with an ensuite bath and the other with a full bath across the hall, both showcasing open eastern views over Madison Avenue. This level also offers a windowed laundry room with abundant storage, plus a staff room with a full bath and closet.

Other features of the home include central air conditioning, and built-in shades. Additionally, a private storage cage in the basement is included in the sale.

860 Fifth Avenue at East 68th Street is a distinguished full-service cooperative designed by Sylvan Bien in 1950. The building features 153 residences on 21 floors and offers a suite of amenities including a doorman, porter, and live-in resident manager, on-site garage with discounted rates, fitness room, bike room, and laundry facilities. Pets (pending board interview), pied-a-terre ownership, co-purchasing, and use as a secondary residence are all permitted. Maximum financing 50% and there is a two (2%) percent flip tax payable by the purchaser.

Features & Amenities

Interior Features

Building Other Fireplace (1)

Exterior Features

Building Courtyard Balcony Private Outdoor Space Over60 Sqft Terrace Wrap Around Balcony

Building Amenities

Bike Storage Elevators Storage

Building Information

Building 860 5th Ave
Building Data View Compliance & Permits
Total Units 157
Stories 21
Structure HighRise

Financial Details

Maintenance $15,977/mo
Original Price $12,000,000
Previous Price $10,000,000

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

607

Median Asking Price

$1.18M

Median $/Sqft

$1,315

Avg Days on Market

N/A

New This Week

19

Price Reduced

34%

Sold (30 Days)

55

Median Sale Price

$1.29M

Live data from RLS at REBNY • Updated 5/4/26, 6:50 AM EST

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Location

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860 5TH Avenue #PHH, Lenox Hill, New York County

Floor Plans

Floor Plan 1
Floor Plan 2

Building Information

Official NYC property records for this building

1949
Year Built
77 years old
21
Floors
157
Residential Units
R10
Zoning District
Elevator Apartments Historic District: Upper East Side Historic District

Tax & Assessment

Assessed Value: $48,719,250
Land Value: $9,720,000
Exemptions: $59,478

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

Lot Area: 24,800 SF
Building Area: 306,573 SF
Built FAR: 12.36
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 $15,977 per month. Confirm the exact amount with the listing broker before making an offer.

This property has 4 bedrooms and 4 full bathrooms and 1 half bathroom.

The listed interior living area is 3,289 square feet. Verify dimensions independently during due diligence.

According to MLS records, the building was constructed in 1950, making it approximately 76 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: case by case,Building Pets Allowed Comments:case by case. Contact the listing broker for weight limits or breed restrictions.

At the current list price of $8,950,000 for 3,289 sq ft, the asking price per square foot is approximately $2,721. This figure is for reference only and may differ from appraised or assessed values.

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: RLS20023296
First Listed: 5/13/2025
On Market: 6/1/2025
Price Changed: 1/9/2026
Contract Date: 5/13/2025

Listing Courtesy of Douglas Elliman Real Estate - Lauren A Muss

Listing Contact: (917) 509-7777

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