990 5th Avenue #8/9, New York City, NY 10075

Upper East Side, New York City, NYCourtesy of Compass
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Contract Purchase Price$18,500,000
Illustrative Buyer Commission Share-$277,500*
Illustrative Net Cost$18,222,500
Listing Price
$18,500,000
In contract 6/9/2026
Common Charges$30,362 / mo
Monthly Taxes—
Price per Sqft—
Brokerage FeeShare Eligible
4
Beds
6
Total Baths
—
Sqft
Illustrative Buyer Savings
+$277,500*
50% of a 3% buyer-broker commission, shared at closing
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Property Overview

990 Fifth Avenue, Residence 8/9 13 Rooms | 4 Bedrooms | 5.5 Bathrooms | 5 Fireplaces Ideally located on the corner of Fifth Avenue and 80th Street, this extraordinary and architecturally important 13-room pre-war duplex residence of rare provenance is being offered for the first time since the building was built in 1927, and remarkably with the original floor plan and details intact. Formerly on the site of the F.W. Woolworth Mansion, 990 Fifth Avenue, designed by Rosario Candela, the foremost architect of luxury pre-war apartment houses, consists of only s...

Property Details

PROPERTY TYPECo-op
BEDS4
TOTAL BATHS6
ROOMS13
STORIES14
YEAR BUILT1914
COMMON CHARGES$30,361.79 / Monthly
LISTED ONOct 29, 2025
DAYS ON MARKET352 Days
 
 
 

Residence Features

•In Unit
•See Remarks
•Private Entrance
•Private Outdoor Space Under 60 Sqft
•Built-in Features
•Crown Molding
•Entrance Foyer
•High Ceilings
•Marble

Estimated Monthly Payment

$123,908/ month
Principal & Interest$93,54675% of totalCommon Charges$30,36225% of total
Down Payment$3,700,000 (20%)
Interest Rate6.5%
Loan Term
Principal & Interest
$93,546
Common Charges
$30,362

Estimates only. Actual payments may vary. Confirm terms with your lender.

Sales and market data

How this price compares

This home
$18,500,000
Median sold price
$3,862,500
Difference
+$14,637,500 (+379%)
Comparable sales
31
Sales from
Nov 2024 – Aug 2026

Based on co-op four-bedroom sales in Upper East Side.

More market data
Middle half of those sales
$2,800,000 – $5,862,500

Square footage is recorded for only 13 of these 31 sales (42%), so no price per square foot is shown for this group. Co-op sales rarely carry a floor area, and a figure drawn from a handful of them would not describe the rest.

This building has not had enough comparable sales of its own in the period to support a median, so the benchmark is drawn from Upper East Side instead.

How these sales were negotiated

Sale-to-list price
94.2%
Sold below asking
79%
Typical time to find a buyer
76 days
Typical time to close
112 days

Based on co-op four-bedroom sales in Upper East Side with the required listing and closing data. Sample sizes vary by metric.

Price trend

Median sale price, co-op four-bedroom sales in Upper East Side

Median sold price by year for co-op four-bedroom sales in Upper East Side, 2017 to 2026, with the number of sales behind each year
YearMedian sold priceSales
2021$3,238,50019
2022$5,475,00024
2024$3,200,00019
2025$4,225,00018
2026 YTD$3,850,00011
More market history
Earlier years of the same series, 2017 to 2019
YearMedian sold priceSales
2017$6,431,25015
2018$5,600,00013
2019$5,200,00015

Based on recorded co-op four-bedroom sales in Upper East Side. 2026 is year-to-date.

Sales data through August 2026.

Sale prices and dates are based on NYC ACRIS records. MLS closing dates may differ. Historical sales are not an appraisal or valuation of this property.

Price and Property History for 990 5th Avenue, Unit 8/9

Review the recorded listing activity for 990 5th Avenue, Unit 8/9, including asking-price changes and prior market dates.

Latest price change
Reduced by $1,500,000, or 7.5%, on March 9, 2026
Originally listed
October 29, 2025 at $20,000,000
Entered contract
June 9, 2026
Listing and price history for 990 5th Avenue, Unit 8/9
DatePriceListing event
$18,500,000Entered contract
$18,500,000Asking price reduced by $1,500,000, or 7.5%
$20,000,000Listed for sale by Compass

Property Taxes

This apartment is part of a co-op that is taxed as one lot shared across 6 apartments. The corporation’s 2026 property tax bill was $641,875 for the whole building. Shareholders cover it through their monthly maintenance rather than a separate bill for this unit.

About The Building

990 5th Avenue
Upper East Side · Stock Cooperative

990 5th Avenue

990 5th Avenue, New York, NY 10075

A building in Upper East Side, currently featuring 0 active listings.

YEAR BUILT1914
ACTIVE UNITS0
FLOORS14

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Available Residences

8/946——
$18,500,000(-7.5%)
In contract
CompassOct 29, 2025352 days

In the Neighborhood

Nearby Schools

Rudolf Steiner School0.05 miles
New York University Institute of Fine Arts0.1 miles
Loyola School0.2 miles
Allen-Stevenson School0.28 miles
The Dalton School Physical Education Center0.52 miles

* Distances are approximate line-of-sight metrics.

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Upper East Side

Overview of Upper East Side

The Upper East Side (UES) is the epitome of classic New York wealth and culture. Stretching from Central Park to the East River, it is home to Museum Mile, Madison Avenue fashion, and some of the most prestigious addresses in the world. For buyers seeking Upper East Side Manhattan real estate, it offers a lifestyle of polished elegance and safety. Living in the Upper East Side ranges from the ultra-luxury of Fifth Avenue to the bustling, younger energy of Second Avenue. As a premier Manhattan NYC neighborhood, it remains the gold standard for residential stability and top-tier schools.

Real Estate & Housing Market

The market for homes for sale in the Upper East Side is surprisingly diverse. While famous for $20 million townhouses and co-ops, the eastern avenues (Yorkville) offer excellent value for studios and one-bedrooms. It is valid to say it has two markets: the "Gold Coast" west of Lexington (historic, expensive, co-op heavy) and the area east of Lexington (more condos, more rentals, more affordable).

Lifestyle & Community

The lifestyle on the UES is refined. Residents spend weekends at the Met or the Guggenheim, jogging in Central Park, and dining at established bistros. It is less trendy than downtown but more livable. The community is generational. You will see grandmothers and toddlers who both grew up in the neighborhood. It feels established, clean, and manicured.

Transportation & Accessibility

The Upper East Side was transformed by the Second Avenue Subway (Q train), which relieved pressure on the 4/5/6 line. Now, the area feels incredibly connected to Midtown and downtown. The crosstown buses through the park (at 65th, 79th, 86th, 96th) are vital lifelines to the West Side.

Parks, Schools & Amenities

Central Park is the neighborhood's front yard. Carl Schurz Park on the East River is a hidden gem with a dog run and promenade. Amenities are world-class. The area has the highest concentration of private schools in the city (Dalton, Spence, Chapin) and top hospitals (Lenox Hill, Mt Sinai), making it a magnet for families and professionals.

Who This Neighborhood Is Best For

The Upper East Side is best for families, culture lovers, and anyone who wants a classic, safe, and green New York City experience.
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