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810 Fifth Ave, 12-FLR
Upper East Side, Manhattan | East 62nd Street & East 63rd Street
8 Rooms2 Beds3 BathsCo-op
$23,900,000
Maintenance$10,345
This property was sold for $23,900,000 on 12/27/12.
Listing Features
- Dressing Area
- Family Room
- Full Floor
- Galley Kitchen
- Washer / Dryer
- WBFP
Outdoor space and views
- Central Park
- East Exposure
- North Exposure
- South Exposure
- West Exposure
Building Amenities
- Full-Time Doorman
- Elevator
- Laundry Room
- Storage
Property Description for 810 Fifth Ave, 12-FLR
Originally belonging to former Vice President Nelson Rockefeller, this apartment with its remarkable history is part of Manhattan's real estate lore. When Vice President Rockefeller was married to his first wife, Mary, they owned the top three floors of 810 Fifth Avenue. After they divorced, the Vice President kept the bottom floor for himself and gave the top two floors to his ex-wife, Mary. He then purchased an apartment on an adjacent floor in the building next door, 812 Fifth Avenue, and broke through to his apartment at 810 Fifth Avenue, thereby joining the two buildings. Subsequent to his death, his second wife, Happy, separated the two apartments, kept the 812 Fifth Avenue residence and sold off the one at 810 Fifth Avenue to its current owners. This historic property has extraordinary views west through unusually large windows over Central Park and to the south of Central Park South. Currently it is configured for sophisticated entertaining rooms, including a 47' long Living Room with two fireplaces. Also radiating off the central gallery is a large Formal Dining Room and Library with full Bath. There is a two Bedroom Master Suite with very spacious Dressing Room and oversized Master Bath. It should be noted that two additional Bedrooms were removed to create the large entertaining rooms, but could be restored for a total of four Bedrooms. In addition, there is a double sized staff bedroom & bath, as well as a large breakfast/family room off the kitchen. A remarkable property with an equally remarkable history.
Building Details for 810 Fifth Ave
OwnershipCo-op
Building TypeMid-Rise
Service LevelFull-Time Doorman
AgePre-War
AccessElevator
Year Built1926
Floors/Apts13/12
Transit and Citi Bike
Subway
5 Av/59 St
0.13 miles
Lexington Av/63 St
0.31 miles
59 St
0.32 miles
Lexington Av/59 St
0.34 miles
57 St
0.34 miles
Citi Bike
5 Ave & E 63 St
0.01 miles
E 61 St & Madison Ave
0.12 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: 503223
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