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685 5TH Avenue 8A

$5,300,000

MLS# RLS20069614 · Midtown East

Listed January 30, 2026 · 284 days on the market

2 Beds 2 Baths 1,264 Sq.Ft.

About This Property

Welcome to Mandarin Oriental Residences, Fifth Avenue.Gilded Lifestyles. Legendary Service. Iconic in Every Way.The most exquisite turn-key experience in the heart of Manhattan awaits a discerning few in this grand 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom corner condo at Mandarin Oriental Residences, Fifth Avenue, where privacy is assured and every detail leaves an impression.A collaboration between fabled hotelier Mandarin Oriental, premier luxury developer SHVO, and acclaimed Michelin-starred chef Daniel Boulud, this stunning home blends a suite of first-class services, posh five-star amenities, and a meticulous selection of the finest home accessories, furnishings, and home essentials.An elegant entry gallery flows into a beautiful great room with a wet bar and northern and western exposures. Curated interiors by Marin Architects, March and White Design, and Tillotson Design Associates feature silk-weave wallcoverings, wide plank European white oak chevron flooring with bronze inlays, cove ceilings with built-in lighting, and high-tech Crestron automation systems. Double-glazed floor-to-ceiling windows with blackout drapes and high-performance coating frame classic city views.The custom Molteni single-line kitchen boasts polished Graffiti marble countertops, a bronze mirror backsplash, an undermount Bianco sink with a garbage disposal, a custom 22-karat galvanized gold Dornbracht faucet, custom cabinetry, and fully-integrated Miele appliances.The primary suite includes a built-in desk, custom Molteni closets, and a spa-inspired en-suite bathroom with French Vanilla honed radiant heated marble floors, a custom-built vanity with Ellevi storage, a wall-mounted Duravit toilet, and an oversized MOMA Design soaking tub. The second bedroom has a dedicated workstation, two closets, and adjoins a second bathroom with a Salvatori Crema d'Orcia limestone walk-in steam shower. A Miele washer and dryer completes this special home.Nestled within the former Gucci headquarters, moments from Central Park, MoMA, Carnegie Hall, and Rockefeller Center, Mandarin Oriental Residences, Fifth Avenue, are a limited collection of 65 designer homes that redefine the residential-hospitality model and establish a new class of luxury living.Amenities range from exclusive culinary delights to resort-style health and wellness spaces. Enjoy a dip in the rooftop pool with decadent skyline and Central Park views, a fire pit, and inviting cabanas. The state-of-the-art Technogym fitness center includes a private salon and yoga studio, complementing a sumptuous spa circuit with a steam room, sauna, and treatment chamber. Boulud Privé is a first-of-its-kind in-residence and rooftop restaurant gourmet dining experience where your unique tastes dictate the menu. Concierge staff and services provided by Mandarin Oriental are second to none.At Mandarin Oriental Residences, Fifth Avenue, world-renowned dining, shopping, cultural institutions, and nightlife are all at your doorstep.THE COMPLETE OFFERING TERMS ARE IN AN OFFERING PLAN AVAILABLE FROM SPONSOR FILE NO. CD19-0040.

Property Features

Policies

  • Pets allowed

Home features

  • Washer/dryer in unit
  • City view
  • Skyline view
  • High ceilings

Building amenities

Services and facilities

  • Concierge
  • Elevator

Wellness and recreation

  • Indoor pool
  • Sauna
  • Spa

Outdoor space

  • Roof deck

Estimate

Monthly Cost & Closing Costs

The rate is a placeholder, not a quote. Enter the one your lender gives you.

$33,061 / month

  • Principal and interest$26,800
  • Common charges$6,261

Due at closing

  • Down payment (20%)$1,060,000
  • NYS “mansion tax” (2.25%)$119,250
  • Mortgage recording tax (1.925%)$81,620

Not included: attorney, title insurance, lender and appraisal fees, board application and move-in fees, flip tax and prepaid items. Estimates only, based on the published New York State rates. Your attorney and lender will confirm the real figures.

Location & Nearby

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685 5TH Avenue 8A

Subway

  • EF5 Av/53 StAbout 1 min walk
  • M57 StAbout 7 min walk · Accessible
  • NRW5 Av/59 StAbout 8 min walk
  • 6EF51 StAbout 8 min walk · Accessible

Parks

  • Central ParkAbout 7 min walk

Public schools · Elementary schools

  • P.S. 59 Beekman Hill InternationalAbout 12 min walk
  • East Side Elementary School, PS 267About 16 min walk
  • P.S. 212 Midtown WestAbout 19 min walk

High schools

  • Art and Design High SchoolAbout 12 min walk
  • Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis High SchoolAbout 13 min walk

Colleges & universities

  • Sotheby's Institute of ArtAbout 8 min walk
  • SUNY College of OptometryAbout 15 min walk
  • American Acad Mcallister InstAbout 17 min walk
  • Touro UniversityAbout 18 min walk

Museums

  • Museum of Modern Art (MoMA)About 3 min walk
  • Paley Center for MediaAbout 3 min walk
  • Theatre MuseumAbout 12 min walk
  • International Center of PhotographyAbout 15 min walk

Walking times are estimates. Schools shown are the nearest public and charter schools and are not zone assignments; a nearby school is not necessarily the one an address is zoned for. Confirm zoning with the NYC Department of Education. Sources: MTA, NYC Parks and NYC Department of City Planning open data.

The Neighborhood

About Midtown East

Iconic residential towers with sweeping skyline views in the heart of Manhattan's most prestigious corridor.

Walkability

9/10

Public transit

10/10

Schools

7/10

Dining

9/10

Groceries & parks

7/10

Schools in Midtown East

UNIS draws a global student body and offers an internationally recognized curriculum. Families also benefit from proximity to Upper East Side private schools within a short commute.

Private schools in the area include United Nations International School.

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