--- title: "1255 5th Avenue #3B, New York City, NY 10029" description: "1255 5th Avenue #3B, New York City, NY 10029 — East Harlem, New York City, NY. Listing Price $2,300,000. In contract 4/23/2026. 3 bed, 3 bath, 2,374 sqft Illustrative Buyer Commission Share of $34,500 at closing, based on a 3% buyer-broker commission." url: "https://realestaterebatesnewyork.com/buy/newyorkcity/manhattan/10029/1255-5th-avenue-b-3B-ny-10029" source: "Real Estate Rebate Team" status: "Pending" --- # 1255 5th Avenue #3B, New York City, NY 10029 East Harlem, New York City, NY Courtesy of Douglas Elliman Real Estate ## At a Glance - **Listing Price**: $2,300,000 - **Status**: In contract 4/23/2026 In Contract/Lease Signed indicates an offer has been made and accepted by the seller/landlord, with the deal pending completion. - **Beds**: 3 - **Total Baths**: 3 - **Sqft**: 2,374 - **Common Charges**: $3,817 / mo - **Price per Sqft**: $969 - **Brokerage Fee**: Share Eligible ## The Private Brokerage Advantage As an independent luxury buyer representative, Régis shares 50% of the buyer-side commission he actually receives on your purchase. Eligible buyers receive that Buyer Commission Share directly at closing to offset closing costs, down payments, or renovations. The figures below are illustrative, based on a **3% buyer-broker commission**; your share follows the commission offered on the transaction. - **Contract Purchase Price**: $2,300,000 - **Illustrative Buyer Commission Share**: -$34,500* - **Illustrative Net Cost**: $2,265,500 *Illustrative Buyer Savings of $34,500 — 50% of a 3% buyer-broker commission, shared at closing.* [Request a private tour](https://realestaterebatesnewyork.com/contact) · [Estimate your Buyer Commission Share](https://realestaterebatesnewyork.com/calculators/buyer-closing-cost-calculator) ## Photos (10) ![1255 5th Avenue #3B, New York City, NY 10029 — photo 1 of 10](https://realestaterebatesnewyork-bucket.nyc3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com/88dd2c0d-7271-4c5a-8f46-4de504eeb2e4.jpg) ![1255 5th Avenue #3B, New York City, NY 10029 — photo 2 of 10](https://realestaterebatesnewyork-bucket.nyc3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com/496664ef-47ad-4c8e-b2ca-c232532583f7.jpg) ![1255 5th Avenue #3B, New York City, NY 10029 — photo 3 of 10](https://realestaterebatesnewyork-bucket.nyc3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com/ea6385e7-9c73-43aa-bd02-47df11c932b1.jpg) ![1255 5th Avenue #3B, New York City, NY 10029 — photo 4 of 10](https://realestaterebatesnewyork-bucket.nyc3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com/359bcd31-20a3-40f3-a6e5-2d3fc2402cbf.jpg) ![1255 5th Avenue #3B, New York City, NY 10029 — photo 5 of 10](https://realestaterebatesnewyork-bucket.nyc3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com/f72d849c-aeaa-4ad9-a78e-6c109acda8e2.jpg) ![1255 5th Avenue #3B, New York City, NY 10029 — photo 6 of 10](https://realestaterebatesnewyork-bucket.nyc3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com/7b7b21d1-3da0-4482-b6ae-6fe42b847ae0.jpg) ![1255 5th Avenue #3B, New York City, NY 10029 — photo 7 of 10](https://realestaterebatesnewyork-bucket.nyc3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com/f9d182d8-96c3-42fe-bb3c-c833ae69e376.jpg) ![1255 5th Avenue #3B, New York City, NY 10029 — photo 8 of 10](https://realestaterebatesnewyork-bucket.nyc3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com/7e7e6b2e-5bce-44b3-9f7b-aa89ecd63da4.jpg) ![1255 5th Avenue #3B, New York City, NY 10029 — photo 9 of 10](https://realestaterebatesnewyork-bucket.nyc3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com/fc9e24cf-1464-4ebe-9208-9c56e0372db8.jpg) ![1255 5th Avenue #3B, New York City, NY 10029 — photo 10 of 10](https://realestaterebatesnewyork-bucket.nyc3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com/60f4e6a3-f565-4346-abce-b9a16d09826a.jpg) ## Property Overview Welcome to Apartment 3B at 1255 Fifth Avenue , a spectacular three-bedroom, two-and-a-half-bathroom corner duplex offering nearly 2,500 square feet of dramatic loft-style living along the iconic Museum Mile plus 510 sqft of private outdoor space! With soaring 15-foot ceilings, oversized windows, and sweeping views of Central Park, this sun-filled residence seamlessly blends pre-war character with elevated modern design. The main level is anchored by an expansive living and dining area defined by exceptional scale, volume, and light from south, west, and east exposures-an ideal setting for both grand entertaining and everyday living. The chef's kitchen is outfitted with premium stainless steel appliances, including a Viking range and Sub-Zero refrigerator, and is thoughtfully integrated into the entertaining level with generous workspace and seamless flow. Custom American Chestnut wood floors run throughout the home, adding warmth and continuity. The primary bedroom, also located on this level, features custom doors crafted from the same wood and opens to a serene en-suite bath with double closets, creating a private and A sculptural spiral staircase rises from the living space to a lofted level overlooking the home below. While the residence is currently configured as a two-bedroom, this versatile loft is ideal as a third bedroom, home office, or library, offering seamless flexibility for those seeking three-bedroom living. Above the loft, on its own distinct level, the second bedroom offers exceptional privacy. This tranquil retreat includes an en-suite bath and a spacious walk-in closet, providing flexibility within the home's unique vertical layout. Positioned above the living room, the home's dramatic glass-enclosed wine cellar serves as both a design centerpiece and an entertainer's dream, with a discreetly tucked-away washer and dryer ensuring effortless functionality. An expansive private outdoor space further elevates the offering-a rare and coveted extension of the home, ideal for outdoor dining, relaxation, or simply enjoying the surrounding cityscape. Located directly across from Central Park, 1255 Fifth Avenue is a full-service pre-war condo building offering a full-time doorman, fitness center, common roof deck, bike storage, and central laundry rooms. Moments from the city's most renowned museums and cultural institutions, Apartment 3B presents a rare opportunity to own an architecturally distinctive residence in one of Manhattan's most iconic settings. ## Property Details - **Property Type**: Duplex - **Beds**: 3 - **Total Baths**: 3 - **Rooms**: 8 - **Sqft**: 2,374 sqft - **Stories**: 8 - **Year Built**: 1925 - **Price per Sqft**: $969 - **Common Charges**: $3,817 / Monthly - **Listed On**: Feb 10, 2026 - **Days on Market**: 219 Days ### Residence Features - Wall Unit(s) - Common On Floor - Washer Hookup - In Unit - Building Roof Deck - Private Outdoor Space Over 60 Sqft - Washer Dryer Allowed - Park/Greenbelt ## Estimated Monthly Payment **$15,447 / month**, assuming a 20% down payment ($460,000), a 6.5% interest rate and a 30-year term. The page's calculator lets a buyer change all three. - **Principal & Interest**: $11,630 - **Common Charges**: $3,817 Estimates only. Actual payments may vary. Confirm terms with your lender. ## Sales and market data ### Recent sales 7 apartments at 1255 5th Avenue have recorded sales since September 2021, the most recent for $695,000 in August 2026. Prices are the figures recorded with the City, not asking prices. | Unit | Beds | Sq Ft | Sold Price | $/ft² | Sold | Source | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [5E](https://realestaterebatesnewyork.com/buy/newyorkcity/manhattan/10029/1255-5th-avenue-e-5E-ny-10029) (Apartment) | 1 | 603 | $695,000 | $1,153/ft² | August 18, 2026 | MLS | | 4C (Apartment) | 1 | 677 | $870,000 | $1,285/ft² | December 18, 2025 | City record | | 5B (Apartment) | Studio | 509 | $550,000 | $1,081/ft² | April 17, 2025 | City record · MLS | | 7JK (Apartment) | 4 | 2,405 | $2,200,000 | $915/ft² | February 11, 2025 | City record · MLS | | 4JK (Loft) | 2 | — | $2,050,000 | — | January 14, 2025 | City record · MLS | | PHA (Apartment) | — | 1,671 | $2,900,000 | $1,735/ft² | September 28, 2022 | City record | | 6C (Apartment) | 1 | 677 | $850,000 | $1,256/ft² | February 1, 2022 | City record · MLS | Every row is a recorded transaction, including ancillary spaces such as storage and staff rooms where they were sold separately. Those are excluded from the benchmark below. ### How this price compares - **This home**: $2,300,000 - **Median sold price**: $1,360,000 - **Difference**: +$940,000 (+69.1%) - **This home, $/ft²**: $969 - **Median $/ft²**: $1,122 - **Comparable sales**: 11 - **Sales from**: September 2024 – April 2026 - **Middle half of those sales**: $1,187,537 – $1,875,000 Based on condo three-bedroom sales in East Harlem. This building has not had enough comparable sales of its own in the period to support a median, so the benchmark is drawn from East Harlem instead. ### How these sales were negotiated - **Sale-to-list price**: 89.6% (11 sales) - **Sold below asking**: 73% (11 sales) - **Typical time to find a buyer**: 154 days (11 sales) - **Typical time to close**: 67 days (11 sales) Based on condo three-bedroom sales in East Harlem with the required listing and closing data. Sample sizes vary by metric. These are two separate periods measured on different clocks — time to find a buyer, and time from agreed deal to closing. They are medians of different sets of sales and do not add together into a single "days on market" figure. Sales data through August 2026. Sale prices are the consideration recorded with the City in ACRIS, and each sale is dated by the day the City recorded it. A closing date reported to the MLS typically falls one to two weeks earlier. Recorded sales describe what has already happened and are not an appraisal, a valuation, or an estimate of what this home will sell for. [See every recorded sale at 1255 5TH Avenue](https://realestaterebatesnewyork.com/buildings/new-york-city/manhattan/1255-5th-avenue) ## Price and Property History for 1255 5TH Avenue, Unit 3B Review the recorded listing activity for 1255 5TH Avenue, Unit 3B, including asking-price changes and prior market dates. - **Entered contract**: April 23, 2026 | Date | Price | Listing event | | --- | --- | --- | | April 23, 2026 | $2,300,000 | Entered contract | | February 10, 2026 | $2,300,000 | Listed for sale by Douglas Elliman Real Estate | ## About The Building ### 1255 5th Avenue East Harlem · Duplex 1255 5th Avenue, New York, NY 10029 A building in East Harlem, currently featuring 1 active listing. - **Year Built**: 1925 - **Active Units**: 1 - **Floors**: 8 [View the building page](https://realestaterebatesnewyork.com/buildings/new-york-city/manhattan/1255-5th-avenue) ### Available Residences — For Sale (2) | Unit | Beds | Baths | Size | Price / Ft² | Price | Listing Office | Listed Date | Days on Market | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [4E](https://realestaterebatesnewyork.com/buy/newyorkcity/manhattan/10029/1255-5th-avenue-4e-ny-10029) | 1 | 1 | 604 sqft | $1,325 | $800,000 | Serhant | Jul 20, 2026 | 59 days | | [3B](https://realestaterebatesnewyork.com/buy/newyorkcity/manhattan/10029/1255-5th-avenue-b-3B-ny-10029) | 3 | 3 | 2,374 sqft | $969 | $2,300,000 — In contract | Douglas Elliman Real Estate | Feb 10, 2026 | 219 days | ### Recently Sold (1) | Unit | Beds | Baths | Size | Price / Ft² | Sold Price | Listing Office | Listed Date | Sold Date | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [5E](https://realestaterebatesnewyork.com/buy/newyorkcity/manhattan/10029/1255-5th-avenue-e-5E-ny-10029) | 1 | 1 | 603 sqft | $1,153 | $695,000 | THE BRACHA GROUP | Apr 15, 2026 | Aug 18, 2026 | ## Potential NYC Second-Home Tax This property may be subject to New York City’s non-primary residence surcharge if it is not used as a qualifying primary residence. The surcharge is based on the NYC Department of Finance market value, not the listing price. 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