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520 Fifth Ave Unit 50C
Listing Notes
Welcome to Residence 50C, where you can be the very first resident in a brand-new Fifth Avenue home. This expansive 1, 072-square-foot one-bedroom residence is defined by light, scale, and perspective. With south, west, and north exposures, the home is framed by five striking arched windowseach approximately 10 by 10offering open views over the Manhattan skyline. A windowed entry foyer provides flexibility as a bright home office or gallery-like arrival, leading into a gracious open kitchen and living space. The residence also features a primary bedroom with a four-fixture en-suite bathroom, a separate powder room, and an in-unit washer and dryer. Rising above the city along its most iconic boulevard, 520 Fifth Avenue is the tallest residential building on Fifth Avenue and a new architectural landmark for Manhattan. Residences begin high above street level and ascend to nearly 900 feet, delivering dramatic vistas that span from river to river, reach Central Park, and extend downtown toward the Empire State Building and beyond. Designed by Kohn Pedersen Fox Associates, the buildings architecture pays homage to the surrounding cultural iconsBryant Park, the New York Public Library, and Grand Central Terminalwhile introducing a bold contemporary presence. The facade is distinguished by monumental terracotta arches at the base, soaring up to 60 feet, and oversized arched windows that define both the exterior and the interiors above. Interiors by AD100 designer Vicky Charles of Charles & Co balance timeless elegance with modern comfort. Thoughtfully crafted details include refined millwork, sculptural trim, and 7 inch wide-plank white oak flooring. Fully vented kitchens are outfitted with reeded walnutclad islands, honed Taj Mahal quartzite countertops, Miele appliances, and an Italian five-burner Ilve range. Spa-inspired bathrooms feature radiant heated floors, Calacatta Lincoln marble with Laguna Verde marble accents, walnut millwork, and integrated mirrored medicine cabinetrydesigned to feel serene yet highly functional. Comfort and performance are seamlessly integrated with a discreet four-pipe fan coil HVAC system, and the building is anticipated to achieve LEED Gold, WELL, and WiredScore certifications. At the crown of the tower, residents enjoy exclusive access to the 88th-floor Penthouse Amenity Suite, offering 360-degree views and a collection of refined spaces for entertaining and relaxation, including a solarium, dining room, lounge with Empire State Building views, library, and game room. Two memberships to Moss, subject to Moss membership application approval process .Moss is a private members club located at the baseof the building and offers additional dining, wellness, and social amenities.
Market Insights
$10/sqft vs a nearby median of $9/sqft.
- +11% versus the nearby median price per square foot.
- Price history is limited, so current comps matter more than trend alone.
- 1,072 sqft creates a usable price-per-square-foot read.
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Listing Details
- Days on market
- 98 days
- Last price change
- No change recorded
- Listed
- Feb 3, 2026
- Photos
- 13 photos
- Property type
- single family
- Status
- for rent
Features & Amenities
Photos
Building Facts
- Year built
- 2025
- Stories
- 71
- Building area
- 17.32 ac
- Lot size
- 10,625 sqft
- Building class
- R0
From NYC public records where available.
Price History
Public Records
24 total recorded against the building
0 total recorded
Tax-lot deed, mortgage, and transfer records on file
Top: homeless person assistance
Top complaint types in ZIP 10036
- Homeless Person Assistance2,405
- Illegal Parking2,060
- Encampment1,795
- Air Quality1,253
- Noise - Residential962
Recent DOB
- Jun 7, 2011V*-DOB VIOLATION - Resolved · E-ELEVATOR ELEVATORREQUIRED
- Aug 31, 2010VW*-VIOLATION - WORK W/O PERMIT DISMISSED · E-ELEVATOR ELEVATORREQUIRED
- Jul 24, 2009V*-DOB VIOLATION - Resolved · E-ELEVATOR ELEVATORREQUIRED
- Aug 18, 2008V*-DOB VIOLATION - Resolved · E-ELEVATOR ELEVATORREQUIRED
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