880 5TH Avenue Unit 12L, New York, NY 10021

$2,495,000

RARE DUPLEX AT ICONIC 880 FIFTH AVENUE WITH A SPECTACULAR 700 sq-ft TERRACE Elegant 1 BR/2BA (CONVERTIBLE 2BR) DUPLEX residence at 880 Fifth Avenue, 12L, featuring an expansive approx. 700 sq-ft south and west-facing terrace with dazzling open city and partial park views. A rare offering,… Read More this home is the perfect pied-a-terre or full-time residence for the discerning individual seeking gracious living in an iconic and distinguished Emery Roth designed luxury Fifth Avenue cooperative. REFINED LIVING IN A LUXURIOUS SETTING Elegance and refined space define this exceptional apartment. One of only a handful of duplexes at this celebrated address, and spanning approx.1,924 sf including the terrace, this residence at 880 Fifth Avenue combines timeless architectural details with the rarity of expansive private outdoor space. The apartment's gracious interiors open onto a magnificent south and west-facing terrace with sweeping open views of the city skyline and partial park views. GRACIOUS LIVING, ENTERTAIN IN STYLE Off a semi-private landing, enter the apartment into a large foyer leading to the main level of the duplex. The welcoming layout of the residence is designed for both grand entertaining and gracious living, with room for multiple seating areas and art displays. Soaring, over 10-foot-high ceilings, a decorative fireplace, and oversized windows enhance the light-filled living room, which flows into a spacious dining area with room for large gatherings. The windowed kitchen off the dining area offers custom cabinetry, generous storage and an in-unit washer/dryer. SPECTACULAR TERRACE WITH PANORAMIC VIEWS A graceful art-deco inspired banister leads to the upper level, and to the spacious bedroom, library/sitting room, and spectacular terrace. Currently configured as a one-bedroom with an open sitting room/library adjacent to the large primary bedroom, the spacious upstairs floor plan offers versatility and the flexibility to create an additional separate bedroom or guest room, subject to coop board approval. The primary bedroom suite and adjoining library/sitting room flow seamlessly and open directly onto the spectacular approx. 700 sq-ft. terrace. Framing panoramic open city views to the south and partial views of Central Park to the west, this urban oasis is perfect for al-fresco dining, cocktail receptions, relaxing and lush plantings. The large primary bedroom suite, with direct access to the terrace, features abundant closet space, and a spa-like bath with soaking tub and rain shower. The library/sitting room, with pocket doors opened or closed to the primary bedroom for privacy, also enjoys floor-to-ceiling windows and direct access to the terrace. Walk-in closets and a wall of closets on the upper landing provide abundant storage. Rarely does a home combine such architectural distinction, private outdoor space, and a premier Fifth Avenue address, directly across from Central Park. 880 FIFTH AVE - EMERY ROTH'S ICONIC MASTERPIECE ACROSS FROM CENTRAL PARK Designed by Emery Roth and completed in 1948, 880 Fifth Avenue is a distinguished 21-story cooperative, with a signature twin-towered silhouette at 69th Street. Directly across the street from Central Park, residents have easy access to the Park, and are also near to the Frick Collection, Museum Mile, moments from Madison Avenue boutiques, and the city's finest dining. WHITE GLOVE SERVICE - AMENITIES THAT ADD TO THE ALLURE The building offers white-glove service with a full-time doorman, concierge, and live-in resident manager. Amenities include a fitness center with yoga and Pilates rooms, landscaped garden, newly updated laundry facilities, private storage which transfers with the property, and a 24-hour public parking garage with discounted shareholder rates, subject to availability. Pied-à-terres are permitted, pets are allowed with board approval. 50% financing is permitted. Purchasers pay a 3% flip tax. 880 Fifth Avenue offers a rare opportunity to live with timeless elegance in one of Manhattan's most distinguished addresses. Contact me for a private showing of this extraordinary duplex with terrace at 880 Fifth Avenue, Apt. 12L - and experience Upper East Side living at its finest. Read Less

Listing Courtesy of: Karen Shaw, Corcoran Group

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Last Updated

Sep 30, 2025

Property Type

Duplex

Beds

Full Baths

Year Built

1948

MLS Number

RLS20051441

30 Days Snapshot Of 10021

$2.55M

-11%

(avg) sold price

-46%

homes sold

333

+112%

(avg) days on market

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Building

Entry Level: 12, Features: Elevators, Storage, Living Area Units: SquareFeet, Rooms Total: 4, Structure Type: HighRise

Exterior Features

Patio And Porch Features: Terrace

Property

Property Sub Type: Duplex, View YN: t, View: City, ParkGreenbelt, Panoramic

Taxes

Tax Block: 01384, Tax Lot: 0001

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