870 5TH Avenue 15E
$3,350,000
MLS# RLS20126253 · Lenox Hill
Listed November 6, 2026 · 5 days on the market
4 Beds 4 Baths 2,400 Sq.Ft.
About This Property
High above Fifth Avenue, this light-filled residence offers approximately 2,400 square feet of wonderfully proportioned living space, with open southern exposures and side views of Central Park from the living room and two bedrooms.
An expansive entrance gallery leads to a gracious living room measuring approximately 31 feet, providing an exceptional setting for entertaining. A separate formal dining room complements the generous layout, while classic moldings and parquet floors lend warmth and character throughout.
The private bedroom wing includes three spacious bedrooms, each with an en-suite bathroom and oversized closets. A separate guest room with a full bathroom offers flexibility as a fourth bedroom or home office. A windowed kitchen completes the home.
New windows and through-the-wall heating and air conditioning with individual room controls provide modern comfort within the building's classic 1949 architecture. A storage unit is included in the sale of 15E with no ongoing storage fees.
870 Fifth Avenue is a white-glove cooperative with an attentive staff and thoughtfully enhanced amenities. The newly completed roof garden features all-new pavers and furnishings, creating a beautiful retreat where residents can relax and enjoy sweeping views of Central Park and the city. An inviting interior garden just off the first-floor lobby features lush trees, shrubs and flowers, crushed-stone paths and café tables where residents can relax. A new meeting room off the lobby can be reserved through the building for private meetings, while a well-equipped fitness center offers everything needed for a convenient workout.
The building also has a generator, and Local Law 11 work has been completed. A hallway improvement program is scheduled to begin in 2027, with upgrades to electrical systems, décor and lighting.
Central Park is directly across Fifth Avenue, with the Upper East Side's museums, shops and restaurants nearby. The nearby park entrance is at East 67th Street, beside Billy Johnson Playground, known for its granite slide built into the rocks.
Pets are allowed under 40 Ibs.
Agent's Note
From Curtis Bain. Details about the apartment are drawn from the listing information provided through RLS by Corcoran Group.
South-facing windows in this 2,400-square-foot co-op can get direct sun for about 8.5 hours on the winter solstice and about 10 hours at the equinoxes, though nearby buildings can block it. The apartment also has side views of Central Park from the living room and from the bedrooms. I like that the living room has this combination, because it's the room you'll use most.
The entrance gallery leads to a living room about 31 feet long, which gives you room for a large group. A separate formal dining room sits off the main rooms, and classic moldings and parquet floors run through the home. A decorative fireplace adds character to the living space.
The private bedroom wing is arranged so that each bedroom has its own bathroom attached, and the closets are unusually large. Off to the side, a guest room comes with a full bath of its own and can serve as a guest room or a home office. The windowed kitchen has a dishwasher, and the home has washer/dryer hookups with washer/dryer use allowed.
The building is an elevator cooperative with 94 units across 20 stories, built in 1949 and within the Upper East Side Historic District. A newly completed roof garden has new pavers and furnishings, and an interior garden just off the first-floor lobby has trees, shrubs and crushed-stone paths. A meeting room off the lobby can be reserved for private meetings, and the fitness center and a generator are on site. A storage unit is included in the sale of 15E.
Central Park is directly across Fifth Avenue, about 1 minute on foot, and the park entrance at East 67th Street sits beside Billy Johnson Playground. The Frick Collection is about 3 minutes away and The Metropolitan Museum of Art about 19 minutes. The 68 St-Hunter College station on the 6 line is about 7 minutes on foot. Buying a co-op means your financing and the building's board will review you, so it's worth bringing your attorney in early.
Quick answers+
Does the apartment have a dishwasher?
Yes. The kitchen has a dishwasher.
Does the apartment have in-unit laundry?
The home has washer/dryer hookups, and washer/dryer use is allowed in the building.
Are pets allowed?
Yes. Pets are allowed under 40 pounds.
Curtis Bain
Brown Harris Stevens
Property Features
Policies
- Pets allowed
Home features
- Washer/dryer allowed
- Washer/dryer hookups
- Decorative fireplace
- Park view
- Skyline view
- Dishwasher
- Formal dining room
Building amenities
Services and facilities
- Storage space
Estimate
Monthly Cost & Closing Costs
The rate is a placeholder, not a quote. Enter the one your lender gives you.
$24,902 / month
- Principal and interest$16,939
- Maintenance$7,963
Due at closing
- Down payment (20%)$670,000
- NYS “mansion tax” (1.5%)$50,250
Co-op share loans aren't subject to mortgage recording tax. 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.
About the Building
870 5TH Avenue is a 20-story elevator cooperative in Lenox Hill, completed in 1949 and home to 94 residential units. It sits within the Upper East Side Historic District. The most recent major alteration on record was in 1987.
The closest subway is 68 St-Hunter College (6), about a 7-minute walk. Central Park is roughly 1 minute away on foot.
Compiled from NYC public records and open data.
- Year Built
- 1949
- Stories
- 20
- Units
- 94
- Building Type
- Elevator Cooperative
- Historic District
- Upper East Side Historic District
Location & Nearby
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870 5TH Avenue 15E
Subway
- 668 St-Hunter CollegeAbout 7 min walk · Accessible
- MQLexington Av/63 StAbout 10 min walk · Accessible
- NRW5 Av/59 StAbout 11 min walk
Parks
- Central ParkAbout 1 min walk
Public schools · Elementary schools
- East Side Elementary School, PS 267About 12 min walk
- Ella Baker SchoolAbout 14 min walk
- P.S. 6 Lillie D. BlakeAbout 18 min walk
Middle schools
- J.H.S. 167 Robert F. WagnerAbout 15 min walk
High schools
- Vanguard High SchoolAbout 14 min walk
- Talent Unlimited High SchoolAbout 14 min walk
Colleges & universities
- Hunter College (CUNY)About 6 min walk
- New York School of Interior DesignAbout 8 min walk
- Marymount Manhattan CollegeAbout 12 min walk
- Louis V Gerstner Grad SchAbout 19 min walk
Museums
- The Frick CollectionAbout 3 min walk
- Whitney Museum of American ArtAbout 9 min walk
- The Metropolitan Museum of ArtAbout 19 min walk
- American Folk Art MuseumAbout 19 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 Lenox Hill
A refined Upper East Side enclave of prewar elegance, Central Park proximity, and Madison Avenue prestige.
Walkability
9/10
Public transit
9/10
Schools
9/10
Dining
9/10
Groceries & parks
9/10
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