Under Contract – Backup offers may be accepted
956 5TH Avenue #2A
MLS® #RLS20055204
Listing by Serhant
2
Bedrooms
2
Baths
1,250
Sq. Ft.
1926
Year Built
Quick Summary
Property Highlights
- Exposure: North facing
- Climate Control: Other
- Character: Pre-war building (1926)
Property Details
Description
RARE FIFTH AVENUE MAISONETTE RESIDENTIAL OR MEDICAL USE
Opportunity awaits on Central Park's front row. This approximately 1,240 SF Fifth Avenue maisonette-with private street entrance and full access to a white-glove doorman, elevator cooperative-offers a rare chance to create a bespoke two-bedroom, two-bath residence or reimagine a premium medical office in one of Manhattan's most prestigious prewar addresses.
Currently configured as a professional suite, the space is ready for a full renovation, presenting unlimited design potential. Featuring high ceilings, central air, and a flexible layout, the property combines townhouse privacy with the services of a premier Fifth Avenue building designed by architect Nathan Korn in 1926.
Directly across from Central Park, moments from world-class museums, dining, and Madison Avenue boutiques, this is a rare opportunity to craft an exceptional Park-side lifestyle-or investment-at an exceptional value.
Building Highlights:
Limestone-clad prewar cooperative by Nathan Korn
24-hour doorman, elevator attendants, resident manager
Pets and pied-à-terre permitted
25% financing allowed
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About Lenox Hill
View All Lenox Hill ListingsLenox Hill offers a sophisticated blend of residential tranquility and cosmopolitan convenience. As one of the most coveted sections of the Upper East Side, the neighborhood is defined by its proximity to Central Park, world-class medical institutions, and the high-end boutiques of Madison Avenue. The housing stock here is diverse, ranging from palatial pre-war cooperatives to sleek, modern condominiums that offer sweeping views of the East River and the city skyline.
Lenox Hill Live Market Data
View NeighborhoodActive Listings
567
Median Asking Price
$1.72M
Median $/Sqft
$1,432
Avg Days on Market
N/A
New This Week
16
Price Reduced
34%
Sold (30 Days)
47
Median Sale Price
$1.54M
Live data from RLS at REBNY • Updated 2/26/26, 6:32 AM EST
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Location
956 5TH Avenue #2A, Lenox Hill, New York County
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