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880 Fifth Ave, 11-A
Upper East Side, Manhattan | East 69th Street & East 70th Street
4.5 Rooms1 Bed1.5 Baths1,130 Square FeetCo-op
$1,150,000
Maintenance$2,413
Price Per SF
$1,018
This property was sold for $1,005,000 on 05/21/19.
Listing Features
- Abundant Closets
- Dining Alcove
- Galley Kitchen
- Home Office
- Recessed Lighting
- Microwave
- Service Entrance
- Windowed Kitchen
- Powder Room
Outdoor space and views
- Partial City
- East Exposure
- South Exposure
Building Amenities
- Full Service
- Attended Elevator
- Bike Storage
- Fitness Facility
- Garage
- Laundry Per Floor
- Renovated Lobby
- Storage
Policies
- No Dogs. Cats Allowed.
- Pieds A Terre Ok
Property Description for 880 Fifth Ave, 11-A
In 1948 Richard Roth Jr., son of vaunted architect Emery Roth, came home from the war. One of the first things he did was to modernize his fathers completed plans for 880 Fifth Avenue, the final building the elder Roth designed and one of the most dignified, well-serviced co-ops on Fifth Avenue. When Emery questioned his sons alterations, Richard was said to have asked his father if that is how the elder Roth became famous, a reply the father always cherished. Apartment 11A exemplifies the transition in interior design from early 20th C to modern era apartment planning. This is seen in an openness of space and wealth of sunlight enlivening the apartment, conveyed through a wall of bow-front windows. The entrance gallery connects to an opulent living room and dining area providing over 45 feet of brilliant entertainment space including a powder room. An ample east-facing master bedroom suite is adjacent to a 12 x 8 dressing room, home office or 2nd bedroom. The well-placed kitchen flanks the dining area. The floorplan is a paragon of design for a Manhattan one-bedroom apartment. Equally impressive is the impeccable 24h white glove service afforded by attentive doormen, a concierge and elevator operators which evoke an earlier era of luxury living. An ever-ready building staff is headed by a consummate live-in super. The airy lobby and its lovely interior garden are a marvel of mid-century ambiance and dcor. Amenities include a garage with reduced rates for residents, a cutting-edge gym with Pilates/yoga facilities and an individual storage bin. Cats are welcome, but, sorry, no dogs. Pieds a terre permitted. A 3% flip tax is paid by the buyer. An entrance to Central Park is directly across the street. The Frick Museum, superb restaurants and the delights of Madison Avenue are close by. On this spot once stood the mansion of Edward H. Harriman, president of the Union Pacific Railroad and father of Averell Harriman, 48th Governor of New York. There is no better place to live in Manhattan.
Listing History for 880 Fifth Ave, 11-A
Now
05/26/2019
$1,005,000
Sold and Closed by Daniel Douglas
Corcoran
02/12/2019
Contract Signed by Daniel Douglas
Corcoran
Building Details for 880 Fifth Ave
OwnershipCo-op
Building TypeHigh-Rise
Service LevelFull Service
AgePre-War
AccessAttended Elevator
Year Built1948
Financing Allowed50%
Floors/Apts21/160
Transit and Citi Bike
Subway
68 St-Hunter College
0.29 miles
Lexington Av/63 St
0.44 miles
77 St
0.48 miles
5 Av/59 St
0.49 miles
Citi Bike
E 70 St & Madison Ave
0.09 miles
5 Ave & E 72 St
0.16 miles
Upper East Side | Manhattan
Quick Profile
Exuding a cosmopolitan, refined air that is reminiscent of Paris or other European cities, the Upper East Side (the UES, to local cognoscenti) has a reputation as being a bastion of wealth and privilege. Even though it was built by American “royalty” families like the Vanderbilts, Roosevelts, Kennedys, Carnegies and Rockefellers, whose elaborate mansions once anchored Fifth Avenue, there are affordable housing options throughout the neighborhood. The further east you move, away from Central Park and the more commercial avenues, the more likely you are to find quiet, tree-lined streets with historic townhouses and brownstones. Keep your eye out for reasonably priced apartments in pre-war low-rise and even a few high-rise buildings.
With abundant, beautifully landscaped green spaces, including the oasis of Central Park acting like a backyard, the area is quiet and lushly green. You can relax and unwind in John Jay Park, Carl Schurz Park or take a stroll along the East River Promenade. The whole neighborhood seems isolated from the workaday chaos of the city at large. Add to that the history of the neighborhood and the abundance of cultural institutions, and you have a uniquely welcoming neighborhood.
Known for its abundance of high-end retail shopping, especially on Madison Avenue, the Upper East Side is host to the Barneys New York flagship department store. Here you can find upscale goods, fashion and home decor items. You will also find the edgy runway-inspired Alexander McQueen collections. If you are dying to treat your feet to red-soled opulence, be sure to visit the Christian Louboutin boutique. These are only a small sampling of this high-end shopper’s paradise that features everything from designer boutiques that offer the ultimate in haute couture to resale shops where you can find last season’s best on sale at hefty discounts .
There are many unique dining experiences, from fine dining to the casual bite-on-the-go, awaiting you in the UES. Sushi is going through a renaissance in the city, and the best omakase-style sushi can be found at Sasabune on E 73rd Street. Omakase sushi means that you leave the choice of ingredients, preparation method and presentation to the chef. Elegant French cuisine can be experienced at JoJo, E 64th Street, housed in gorgeous townhouse. Just for fun, visit the Lexington Candy Shop on Lexington Avenue, to get a taste of an old-fashioned soda fountain.
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OLR ID: 1777256
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