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880 5TH Avenue 18G

$4,400,000

MLS# RLS20115515 · Lenox Hill

Listed September 16, 2026 · 52 days on the market

1 Beds 2 Baths

About This Property

Welcome to Residence #18G, a masterfully gut-renovated collaboration between Robert A.M. Stern Architects, Stern Projects, and Daniel Fierro Interiors. Nestled within one of Manhattan's most prestigious addresses, this one-of-a-kind terraced Fifth Avenue haven, perched high above Central Park, seamlessly weaves indoor and outdoor living. Every inch of this approximately 1,400-square-foot combined indoor/outdoor residence has been thoughtfully curated to create an unparalleled residential offering.Enter the residence through an airy and expansive corner living room with a neatly placed coat closet boasting nine shoe boxes, a pebbled leather-lined drawer for scarves and hats, a lighted clothing pole, and elegant nickel hardware by E.R. Butler. The dining alcove is situated beside custom, high-gloss, rounded Macassar walls and sits perfectly between the kitchen and formal living room. Tucked behind the Macassar walls are Christopher Peacock storage cabinets with African Walnut interiors, which house a china cabinet, an AV command center with a Sonos system, and a dual-temperature-zone Wolf Sub-Zero wine cooler.Both beauty and functionality are fulfilled in this custom Christopher Peacock kitchen. Two Charles Edwards ceiling fixtures further illuminate this bright, windowed kitchen, where a full-slab marble backsplash meets hand-painted, high-gloss cabinets with American Walnut interiors. The room is outfitted with a Sub-Zero refrigerator, six-burner Wolf stovetop, Wolf electric double ovens, a range hood, a microwave, a Miele dishwasher, a Miele washer-dryer, an instant hot-water dispenser, and a water-filtration system.The formal living room boasts handcrafted Venetian plaster walls that accentuate the natural light flooding into the room from both the terrace and living room exposures. Decorated with a custom Chesney's solid-slab fireplace mantel and Hearth Cabinet firebox, the room further achieves both warmth and beauty. Custom built-in bookshelves, Modulightor art lights, and Bowers & Wilkins speakers put the finishing touches on the formal living oasis, which seamlessly engages the terrace for indoor and outdoor living.Situated directly off the formal living room, the nearly 500-square-foot private eagle's-nest terrace offers sweeping Central Park and open city views to the east, south, and west. Charles Edwards lighting fixtures further enhance the usability of this versatile outdoor oasis, which is truly an extension of the living room. Diagonally set pavers create the setting for McKinnon and Harris furniture (not included), accommodating dining and lounging for 16, as well as Penoyer-Newman planters maintained by Town & Country Landscaping. An irrigation system nurtures the greenery, and a custom retractable awning provides shade and shelter as desired. With a renewed terrace membrane, pavers, copper flashing, and meticulous brickwork, every detail has been attended to, honoring the beauty of this harmonious outdoor oasis.The guest bath is decorated with a celestial palladium-leaf ceiling that illuminates the room's padded walls, along with a monolithic slab basin featuring a THG hammered-nickel sink and Samuel Heath crystal-handled taps. Best & Lloyd sconces cast a soothing glow over the private enclosure, which features a heated, full-slab marble floor, a TOTO wall-hung WC, and a solid mahogany lid.The primary bedroom features de Gournay silk wallpaper illuminated by Jerome Sutter bedside lighting, creating a tranquil sanctuary tucked away from the rest of the residence. Electronic darkening and solar shades provide seamless privacy and ideal sleeping conditions. The Christopher Peacock clothing closets, fitted in African Walnut, feature drawers lined with pebbled leather and clad with nickel trim, a fireproof safe, lighted double-hung clothing bars, and twin dressers, offering a tactile and refined living experience.Full-slab marble walls, a shower, and a vanity top are situated above a tastefully crafted, heated glass-and-marble mosaic floor in the primary bathroom. The mirrored vanity boasts custom nickel Samuel Heath hardware, two TOTO porcelain sinks, Samuel Heath fixtures, and dual Robern anti-fog medicine cabinets with a lighted shaving/makeup mirror. A blissful THG rain shower cascades from the ceiling, illuminated by Charles Edwards lighting, completing the ensemble alongside a TOTO WC.In addition to the basement storage, the property boasts further storage situated off the hallway. Honoring the harmony of order and the art of concealment, an expansive Christopher Peacock closet clad in African Walnut offers an ironing board, suitcase storage, a full storage drawer, a lighted clothing pole, and 17 shoe boxes, all neatly situated off the hallway. The apartment transfers with the use of a storage bin in the basement, thoughtfully outfitted with a custom cabinet system and providing ample space for cherished belongings.

Agent's Note

From Curtis Bain. Details about the apartment are drawn from the listing information provided through RLS by Douglas Elliman Real Estate.

Laundry is in the apartment, in a Miele washer-dryer beside a Miele dishwasher in the kitchen. The kitchen also has a six-burner Wolf stovetop, Wolf electric double ovens and a Sub-Zero refrigerator, plus an instant hot-water dispenser and a water-filtration system.

Behind the high-gloss Macassar walls by the dining alcove, Christopher Peacock cabinets store the serving pieces and the wine, with a dual-temperature Wolf Sub-Zero wine cooler among them. The alcove sits between the kitchen and the formal living room, so it works as a connector between the two.

The formal living room has Venetian plaster walls and a custom Chesney's solid-slab mantel around a Hearth Cabinet firebox, which is a gas fireplace. Built-in bookshelves, Modulightor art lights and Bowers & Wilkins speakers finish the room. Natural light comes in from both the terrace and the living room exposures.

Ten minutes of looking at the terrace makes its purpose clear. It is nearly 500 square feet and opens directly off the living room, with Central Park and city views to the east, south and west. A custom retractable awning gives shade when you want it, and an irrigation system keeps the planters going. The furniture is not included, so you'll want to plan your own for it. Central Park is about one minute away on foot.

The building was completed in 1948 and has 20 stories and 162 residences. It sits in the Upper East Side Historic District and has an elevator. The Frick Collection is about two minutes on foot, and the 68 St-Hunter College station on the 6 train is about seven minutes away.

Quick answers+

Does the apartment have in-unit laundry?

Yes. The kitchen includes a Miele washer-dryer, and the building's homes allow washer and dryer units.

Is there private outdoor space?

Yes. The apartment has a private terrace of nearly 500 square feet that opens directly off the formal living room.

Are pets allowed?

Yes. Dogs and cats are allowed, with one dog per apartment.

Property Features

Policies

  • Pets allowedDog and Cats are OK, 1 dog per apartment

Home features

  • Washer/dryer allowed
  • Gas fireplace
  • City view
  • Park view

Building amenities

Services and facilities

  • Elevator

Estimate

Monthly Cost & Closing Costs

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$27,156 / month

  • Principal and interest$22,249
  • Maintenance$4,907

Due at closing

  • Down payment (20%)$880,000
  • NYS “mansion tax” (1.5%)$66,000

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

880 5TH Avenue is a 20-story elevator cooperative in Lenox Hill, completed in 1948 and home to 162 residential units. It sits within the Upper East Side Historic District. The most recent major alteration on record was in 1985.

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
1948
Stories
20
Units
162
Building Type
Elevator Cooperative
Historic District
Upper East Side Historic District

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Location & Nearby

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880 5TH Avenue 18G

Subway

  • 668 St-Hunter CollegeAbout 7 min walk · Accessible
  • MQLexington Av/63 StAbout 11 min walk · Accessible
  • 677 StAbout 12 min walk
  • NRW5 Av/59 StAbout 13 min walk

Parks

  • Central ParkAbout 1 min walk

Public schools · Elementary schools

  • East Side Elementary School, PS 267About 14 min walk
  • Ella Baker SchoolAbout 15 min walk
  • P.S. 6 Lillie D. BlakeAbout 16 min walk

Middle schools

  • J.H.S. 167 Robert F. WagnerAbout 14 min walk

High schools

  • Vanguard High SchoolAbout 15 min walk
  • Talent Unlimited High SchoolAbout 15 min walk

Colleges & universities

  • Hunter College (CUNY)About 6 min walk
  • New York School of Interior DesignAbout 9 min walk
  • Marymount Manhattan CollegeAbout 12 min walk
  • Louis V Gerstner Grad SchAbout 19 min walk

Museums

  • The Frick CollectionAbout 2 min walk
  • Whitney Museum of American ArtAbout 8 min walk
  • The Metropolitan Museum of ArtAbout 17 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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Listing Courtesy of Douglas Elliman Real Estate

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