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980 5th Avenue 4B

$4,950,000

MLS# RLS20105042 · Upper East Side

Price reduced$5,650,000 to $4,950,000$700,000 (12.4%) off

Originally listed at $5,650,000. Price last reduced on September 28, 2026.

Listed July 22, 2026 · 111 days on the market

3 Beds 5 Baths

About This Property

Welcome to this elegant and mint fifth avenue three-bedroom, four-and-a-half-bath residence situated on one of the most coveted museum-block locations. Across the street from Central Park and near the world-renowned cultural institutions of Museum Mile, this exceptional home combines grand proportions, abundant natural light, and full-service luxury in the heart of Manhattan’s luxurious corner of 79th street and Fifth Avenue.

A gracious foyer sets the tone, opening into expansive living and entertaining spaces that flow seamlessly from room to room. The impressive living room is bathed in natural light from oversized south-facing windows, which frame picturesque views of Central Park, the landmarked architecture of East 79th Street, and the historic mansions that define this iconic neighborhood.

Adjacent to the living room, the generously proportioned formal dining room overlooks a beautifully landscaped garden and its architecturally distinctive surroundings, it also provides an elegant setting for both intimate dinners and grand-scale entertaining.

Privately situated within the residence, the spacious primary suite enjoys bright southern exposures and charming views of the surrounding landmarked architecture, with partial views of Central Park and beyond. The suite is enhanced by abundant closet space and a beautifully appointed en-suite onyx and marble bathroom featuring a double vanity.

Two additional bedroom suites offer exceptional proportions, each with its own marble and onyx en-suite bathroom, providing comfort and privacy for family and guests alike. A stylish powder room completes the thoughtfully designed layout.

The windowed kitchen is tastefully designed with ample cabinetry, quality appliances, and an efficient layout well suited for both everyday living and entertaining. Additional features include a plenty of wall for your favorite art, a separate laundry room, an extra full bath, excellent storage throughout, and a beautiful combination of hardwood herringbone and marble flooring that adds warmth and sophistication to the home.

Residents enjoy central air conditioning and an advanced building-wide air filtration system providing continuous temperature, humidity, and air-quality control. The recently renovated lobby is accessed through an elegant porte-cochère, while semi-private elevator landings enhance both privacy and convenience.

Building amenities include a full-time doorman, concierge service, live-in resident manager, private storage, and an on-site garage offering shareholder parking with discounted rates of $250 for a first vehicle and $400 for a second vehicle. Residents also enjoy access to the rooftop observatory deck, where breathtaking panoramic views encompass Central Park, the Reservoir, Museum Mile, and the Manhattan skyline. A new fitness center is planned, further enhancing the building’s already impressive amenity offering.

This distinguished cooperative permits pied-à-terre ownership, allows financing of up to 50%, and welcomes pets with board approval. Located within one of Manhattan’s most prestigious residential enclaves, this is a rare opportunity to enjoy sophisticated Fifth Avenue living by Central Park, acclaimed restaurants, boutique shopping, and the city’s finest museums. This is rare occasion to acquire a sophisticated and mint condition apartment on Fifth ave. Please contact us for an appointment.

Property Features

Policies

  • Cats and dogs allowed

Home features

  • Washer/dryer in unit

Building amenities

Services and facilities

  • Elevator
  • Garage parking
  • Laundry in building

Estimate

Monthly Cost & Closing Costs

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$33,764 / month

  • Principal and interest$25,030
  • Maintenance$8,734

Due at closing

  • Down payment (20%)$990,000
  • NYS “mansion tax” (1.5%)$74,250

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

980 5th Avenue is a 25-story elevator cooperative in Upper East Side, completed in 1968 and home to 45 residential units. It sits within the Metropolitan Museum Historic District. The most recent major alteration on record was in 2019.

The closest subway is 77 St (6), about a 8-minute walk. Central Park is roughly 1 minute away on foot.

Compiled from NYC public records and open data.

Year Built
1968
Stories
25
Units
45
Building Type
Elevator Cooperative
Historic District
Metropolitan Museum Historic District

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Location & Nearby

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980 5th Avenue 4B

Subway

  • 677 StAbout 8 min walk
  • 45686 StAbout 11 min walk

Parks

  • Central ParkAbout 1 min walk

Public schools · Elementary schools

  • P.S. 6 Lillie D. BlakeAbout 4 min walk
  • P.S. 290 Manhattan New SchoolAbout 15 min walk

Middle schools

  • J.H.S. 167 Robert F. WagnerAbout 12 min walk

High schools

  • Eleanor Roosevelt High SchoolAbout 18 min walk

Colleges & universities

  • New York School of Interior DesignAbout 16 min walk
  • Hunter College (CUNY)About 16 min walk
  • Marymount Manhattan CollegeAbout 16 min walk
  • Bard Graduate CenterAbout 19 min walk

Museums

  • The Metropolitan Museum of ArtAbout 4 min walk
  • Whitney Museum of American ArtAbout 7 min walk
  • The Frick CollectionAbout 12 min walk
  • Solomon R. Guggenheim MuseumAbout 12 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 Upper East Side

Manhattan's gold standard for luxury living with iconic architecture, Central Park, and Museum Mile.

Walkability

9/10

Public transit

9/10

Schools

10/10

Dining

9/10

Groceries & parks

9/10

Schools in Upper East Side

Many of NYC's most selective schools sit here, with a concentration of elite K-12 private schools, strong public feeders like PS 6 and PS 290, and easy access to top selective high schools.

Private schools in the area include The Dalton School, The Brearley School, The Chapin School, The Spence School, Nightingale-Bamford School, The Browning School.

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