#RLS20007091, Serena Boardman, Listing Office: Sothebys International Realty

988 5th Ave Unit 6 New York City, NY 10075
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About 988 5th Ave Unit 6
Exceptionally Rare Gem: Fully Renovated 3,550 SF (330 M) Pre-War Condominium with Unparalleled Central Park and Metropolitan Museum of Art Views. Boasting 50 feet of Central Park frontage, soaring over 10-foot ceilings, exceptional light and finishes, this 6th floor fully renovated 5 bedroom 4 1/2 bath residence offers a beautiful vantage point of Central Park, the skyline, and the spectacular architecture and fountains of the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Designed by the esteemed prewar architect J.E.R. Carpenter and fully renovated with central air conditioning, new wiring, built-in speakers, a Control4 system, custom moldings and finishes throughout, this 6th floor apartment offers an unparalleled combination of timeless elegance and modern comfort. Enter from your private elevator landing into the grand foyer that opens to both the light filled corner Living Room and the oversized Dining Room each with a custom limestone fireplace. The foyer also leads to the powder room and the oversized eat-in kitchen with custom cerused oak and hand painted cabinetry, two large SubZero refrigerators, two dishwashers, two sinks, and Miele appliances. With custom pocket doors, the main entertaining rooms can all open into one another, bringing in light, Central Park views, and loft like expanses throughout. This allows a wonderful flow that will accommodate modern lifestyle needs yet can seamlessly transition back into classically designated spaces. The gallery leads to 4 gracious bedrooms, one of which can be converted back into a library. There is a 5th bedroom or office space and bathroom at the rear of the apartment. The apartment has a laundry area with vented dryer, ample custom closets throughout plus a dedicated storage space in the basement that transfers. Located on the beautiful corner of 80th Street and Fifth Avenue with full floor private residences, 988 Fifth Avenue is a full service condominium with a full time doorman and live-in resident manager, building storage, a bike room, and is pet friendly. There is a 2% Flip Tax Paid By Buyer. Broker owner.
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Summary
- Partial Bathrooms: 1
- Full Bathrooms: 4
- Appliances: Dryer, Dishwasher, Freezer, Gas Cooktop, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Washer
- Flooring Type: Hardwood
- Interior: Bidet, Built-in Features, Chandelier, Crown Molding, Double Vanity, Entrance Foyer, Eat-in Kitchen, High Ceilings, Kitchen Island, Recessed Lighting, Sound System, Soaking Tub, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Fireplace: Other
- Total Bedroom Count: 5
- Attached Garage: No
- View: Park
- Cooling: Central Air
- List Price: $18,500,000
- Price/SqFt: $5,211
- HOA Amount: $7380 Monthly
- Year Built: 1925
- Living Area: 3,550 SqFt
- MLS Number: RLS11016840
- MLS Name: RLS
- Office Name: Compass
- Office Phone: (212) 913-9058
- Listing Agent: Elizabeth W Sahlman
- Agent Phone: (917) 523-8200
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Nearby schools
9
P.S. 6 Lillie D. Blake School
Public District KG-5
0.1 mi
•45 E 81st St Frnt 1
9
P.S. 290 Manhattan New School
Public District KG-5
0.6 mi
•311 E 82nd St
8
P.S. 9 Sarah Anderson School
Public District PK-5
0.8 mi
•100 W 84th St
School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.
Neighborhood
The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $220,146. The majority of New York City, NY residents have income $200k+ annually. Most families are single, no kids. Residents of this area typically have post secondary degree education.
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About 988 5th Ave Unit 6
The listing price of 988 5th Ave Unit 6 property is $18,500,000.
The property 988 5th Ave Unit 6 is a condo located in New York City, New York, 10075.
Active Listing: 988 5th Ave Unit 6 is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.
The nearby schools for 988 5th Ave Unit 6 are: P.S. 6 Lillie D. Blake School (GreatSchools Rating 9/10), P.S. 290 Manhattan New School (GreatSchools Rating 9/10), P.S. 9 Sarah Anderson School (GreatSchools Rating 8/10), J.H.S. 167 Robert F. Wagner School (GreatSchools Rating 8/10), Middle School 243 Center School (GreatSchools Rating 8/10), Yorkville East Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 9/10), Eleanor Roosevelt High School (GreatSchools Rating 10/10), Urban Assembly School for Green Careers (The) (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Global Learning Collaborative (The) (GreatSchools Rating 5/10).
The property at 988 5th Ave Unit 6 has 5 bedrooms and 4 full and 1 half bathrooms.
The property 988 5th Ave Unit 6 is 3,550 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).
The year of construction for 988 5th Ave Unit 6 is 1925.
This home is located at 988 5th Ave Unit 6 in New York City, NY and zip code 10075 in the Upper East Side neighborhood. This 3,550 square foot home was built in 1925. Features: 5 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since October 31, 2024 and is currently priced at $18,500,000.
In May 2025 more than 207 listings in New York City, NY were sold above the asking price. During the same period more than 936 listings were sold at asking price, while more than 737 were sold below. The inventory of homes for sale in New York City, NY between April and May 2025 increased by 0.3%. While the average time on the market in May 2025 was 121 days, the median list price was $875,081.