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4-bedroom apartment for sale in Upper East Side-Carnegie Hill

860 Fifth Ave Ph 21H, Upper East Side-Carnegie Hill, Manhattan, New York, NY, 10065

$8,750,000
Asking price · in USD
Size
3,289 ft² (306 m²)
Available
Now

About this home

Apartment for sale in Upper East Side-Carnegie Hill, Manhattan: 4 bedrooms, 4.5 bathrooms, 3,289 ft². Asking price $8,750,000. Built in 1950.

From the original listing · Realtor.comShow

Please reach out to the listing agent, Lauren Muss or Jac Credaroli, at Douglas Elliman to schedule a tour. Perched atop the 20th and 21st floors of a premier Fifth Avenue cooperative, this grand, sun-flooded 11-room duplex penthouse offers panoramic Central Park views, refined interiors, high ceilings, and coveted on-site parking at a discounted rate. Spanning approximately 3,300 square feet interior and 545 square feet exterior, the residence features 4 bedrooms, 4.5 bathrooms, a wraparound terrace, and expansive entertaining spaces with ceilings up to approximately 9'9". Enter via a semi-private elevator landing on the 21st floor, which opens to a gracious central gallery with coat closet. From here, access the dramatic entertaining space with ceilings up to 9'9", including a corner living room with wood-burning fireplace and three exposures, a richly paneled formal dining room with dual wine refrigeration, and a spacious den-all with direct access to a wraparound terrace boasting breathtaking park views. A large eat-in kitchen with three windows is outfitted with top-of-the-line appliances including a 48" Garland range with Best by Broan vented hood, Sub-Zero refrigerator, dual sinks and Miele dishwashers, and a pantry closet. A powder room completes the upper level. The 20th floor, which is also accessible by elevator, is devoted to private living quarters. The oversized primary suite overlooks Central Park and features a covered private balcony, two large walk-in closets, and a luxurious five-piece spa bathroom. Two additional bedrooms include one with an ensuite bath and the other with a full bath across the hall, both showcasing open eastern views over Madison Avenue. This level also offers a windowed laundry room with abundant storage, plus a staff room with a full bath and closet. Other features of the home include central air conditioning, and built-in shades. Additionally, a private storage cage in the basement is included in the sale. 860 Fifth Avenue at East 68th Street is a distinguished full-service cooperative designed by Sylvan Bien in 1950. The building features 153 residences on 21 floors and offers a suite of amenities including a doorman, porter, and live-in resident manager, on-site garage with discounted rates, fitness room, bike room, and laundry facilities. Pets (pending board interview), pied-a-terre ownership, co-purchasing, and use as a secondary residence are all permitted. Maximum financing 50% and there is a two (2%) percent flip tax payable by the purchaser.

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Roofy listing score

Grade B, 71/100 · Complete

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    • Full points: Price stated3/3
    • Full points: Bedrooms stated2/2
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    • Does not apply: Lease length: does not apply1/1
    • Full points: Pet policy stated1/1
    • Full points: Laundry mentioned1/1
    • No points: Heat and utilities not mentioned0/1
    • No points: No amenities listed0/2
    • Full points: Description of 414 words3/3
  • True cost7/15
    • No points: No running costs stated (HOA, service charge or taxes)0/8
    • Full points: Price in line with similar homes in its neighborhood7/7
  • Accuracy12/15
    • Nothing to compare: Listed on one site, nothing to compare3/6
    • Full points: Agrees with city records (built 1949, 157 homes)5/5
    • Full points: Confirmed on its source site 3 days ago4/4
  • Legal10/10
    • Full points: No fair-housing problems found in the wording6/6
    • Full points: The agent’s license is active4/4
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Buying costs

What this price means for you: the monthly payment, and New York’s mansion tax, which the buyer pays on a home of $1 million or more.

Compared with the area

Asks $8,750,000, 26% above the median asking price for homes for sale with 4+ bedrooms in Upper East Side-Carnegie Hill.

Median here
$6,950,000
83 listings, last 90 days
Typical range
$4,995,000–$13,750,000
The middle half of listings
Per ft²
$2,660.38 vs $2,058.64
This home vs the median, 29% higher

Priced in line with similar homes here.

Asking prices of listings on Roofy and listing sites in the last 90 days, not signed leases or sale prices. One currency, never converted.

More about Upper East Side-Carnegie Hill

Location

Location as the listing shows it.Open in Google Maps

Nearby transit

  • 68 St-Hunter College67 min walk
  • Lexington Av/63 StF M N Q9 min walk
  • 5 Av/59 StN R W10 min walk

Nearby public schools · District 2

Distance only, not school zones. Check the zoned school with NYC Public Schools.

The building

157 units · 21 floors · built 1949 · 3 more homes listed here

Building record for 860 5 Avenue

NYC records as of Nov 1 (weekly)

860 5 Avenue · BBL 1-01382-0069 · built 1949 · 157 units

Roofy building score 96/100 · Well keptAbout the building, from HPD violations. Not an inspection.
Building type
Elevator apartment building
Open HPD violations
None
Heat complaints
0 this season
Complaints, last 12 months
0
Rent stabilization
May have stabilized units
Last sale (12-month file)
$6,000,000 on Aug 19, 2026

The city’s records match this listing to the tax lot at 860 5 Avenue. Corner and multi-address buildings often have one main address.

No open immediately hazardous (Class C) violations.

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Public NYC records about the building, not about the person listing it. Buyers and renters can see them on city websites too. Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOF).

Added to Roofy Oct 29, 2026Last checked on Realtor.com Oct 29, 2026Roofy doesn’t verify listings. Never send money before seeing a home.