980 Fifth Avenue Upper East Side Apartment For Sale

A Trophy Duplex Above Central Park

Perched high above Central Park in the prestigious 980 Fifth Avenue cooperative, this rare 10-room duplex showcases sweeping views of the Manhattan skyline, the Metropolitan Museum of Art, and the Park's endless greenery. Twelve oversized south- and west-facing windows flood the residence with light throughout the day and frame some of the city's most iconic vistas.

The apartment offers four spacious bedrooms plus a staff room, an elegant bar, and a windowed eat-in kitchen. A striking spiral staircase links the two levels, providing both architectural drama and a gracious flow. With grand entertaining rooms balanced by private quarters, the residence is both impressive in scale and inviting in design, ready for its next owner to personalize and bring to life.

Available for the first time in several decades.

980 Fifth Avenue is one of Manhattan's most distinguished cooperatives, designed by Paul Resnick and H.F. Green and home to just forty-five residences. A circular driveway with porte-cochere leads to an on-site garage with discounted rates for shareholders. Amenities include a rooftop observation deck with panoramic views, individual storage units, and impeccable staffing with a full-time doorman, concierge, and live-in resident manager. Pied-à-terre ownership is welcome, financing up to 50% is now permitted, and there is a 2.5% flip tax payable by the purchaser.