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860 Fifth Ave
Listing Notes
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.
Market Insights
$2721/sqft vs a nearby median of $1652/sqft.
- +65% versus the nearby median price per square foot.
- Price history is limited, so current comps matter more than trend alone.
- 3,289 sqft creates a usable price-per-square-foot read.
Pricing Read
Asking price is about 39.6% above where comps + adjustments land — there is room to negotiate.
- Days-on-market gravity−$163k −3.0%
- Transit access+$136k +2.5%
Property Read
The property is priced above the nearby median per square foot, so condition, building quality, and exact location need to justify the higher ask.
Price history is still limited; review again as more market activity becomes available.
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Listing Details
- Days on market
- 344 days
- Last price change
- No change recorded
- Listed
- Jun 3, 2025
- Photos
- 20 photos
- Property type
- coop
- Status
- for sale
Features & Amenities
Photos
Building Facts
- Year built
- 1950
- Stories
- 21
- Total units
- 164
- Residential units
- 157
- Building area
- 7.04 ac
- Lot size
- 24,800 sqft
- Land use
- Multi-family elevator buildings
- Building class
- D4
From NYC public records where available.
Price History
Public Records
58 total recorded against the building
0 total recorded
Tax-lot deed, mortgage, and transfer records on file
Recent DOB
- Dec 20, 2021V*-DOB VIOLATION - Resolved · E-ELEVATOR ELEVATORREQUIRED
- Dec 20, 2021V*-DOB VIOLATION - Resolved · E-ELEVATOR ELEVATORREQUIRED
- Dec 20, 2021V*-DOB VIOLATION - Resolved · E-ELEVATOR ELEVATORREQUIRED
- Dec 20, 2021V*-DOB VIOLATION - Resolved · E-ELEVATOR ELEVATORREQUIRED
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