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CityRealty > New York City > Park/Fifth Ave. to 79th St. > Sherry Netherland Hotel, 781 Fifth Avenue

Sherry Netherland Hotel, 781 Fifth Avenue

Between East 59th Street & East 60th Street   |    Park/Fifth Ave. to 79th St.

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Key Details

  • Co-op
  • Built in 1927
  • 168 Apartments
  • 36 Floors
  • Size From # avail
  • Studios $575,000 2
  • 1 Bed $1,575,000 3
  • 2 Beds $2,995,000 1
  • 3 Beds $3,500,000 1
  • Last updated Apr 18, 2018
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$2,496 Avg. Price / Ft2
  • Size Avg. Price # Sold
  • 1 BED $3,413,333 3
  • 2 BEDS $8,910,000 1
  • Avg. Price based on 4 closings during past 12 months Last updated Apr 20, 2018
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$2,272 Avg. Price / Ft2

Overview

99

Sherry Netherland Hotel, 781 Fifth Avenue has received a CityRealty Rating of 99, based on:

 
Architecture

Anything above 30 is remarkable, from 20-29 is distinguished and from 11-19 is average, while below 11 is below average.

 
Location

Anything above 27 is remarkable, from 18-26 is distinguished and from 9-17 is average, while below 9 is below average.

 
Features

Anything above 22 is remarkable, from 16-21 is distinguished and from 9-15 is average, while below 9 is below average.

Rating Summary

32
Out of 44
+
32
Out of 36
+
25
Out of 39
+
10
=
99
Out of 119
 

Architecture Rating: Points Breakdown

Exterior:
Architectural Masterpiece 8 out of 8 points
Retail Quality:
High-End 5 out of 5 points
Canopy Entrance:
Dramatic 3 out of 3 points
Alterations:
Well Done 1 out of 2 points
Plaza Or Atrium:
None 0 out of 3 points
Contextual Design:
No, but Very Good 3 out of 3 points
Skyline:
Highly Visible 2 out of 2 points
Local Visibility:
Highly Visible 2 out of 2 points
Watertank:
Attractively Enclosed 2 out of 2 points
Airconditioners:
Allowed and Present 0 out of 2 points
Free Standing:
Corner 1 out of 2 points
Gargoyles:
Distinctive 2 out of 2 points
Garden:
Exists 1 out of 2 points
Fenestration:
No Consistency 0 out of 1 points
Landmark:
Part of Historic District 1 out of 2 points
Unity:
Unified Design 1 out of 1 points
Illumination:
None 0 out of 1 points
Water Element:
None 0 out of 1 points

Location Rating: Points Breakdown

Street Ambience:
Outstanding 5 out of 5 points
Distance To Neighborhood Center:
Less than 10 blocks 5 out of 5 points
Views:
Dazzling 4 out of 4 points
Neighborhood Ambience:
Very Attractive 3 out of 3 points
Traffic Noise:
A lot 0 out of 3 points
Protected Views:
Many 2 out of 2 points
Distance To Subway:
Less than 3 Short Blocks 2 out of 2 points
Firedepartment Noise:
No Noise 2 out of 2 points
Distance To Supermarket:
3-5 Short Blocks 1 out of 2 points
Distance To Park:
Less Than 3 Short Blocks 2 out of 2 points
Distance To Water:
Less than 3 Short Blocks 2 out of 2 points
Shopping:
5 or less Short Blocks 2 out of 2 points
Schools:
No Noise 1 out of 1 points
Noise From Nightlife:
None 1 out of 1 points

Features Rating: Points Breakdown

Lobby:
Stunning 5 out of 5 points
Units Per Floor:
3-4 3 out of 5 points
Ceiling:
9-11 Feet 2 out of 4 points
Balconies:
Very Attractive 3 out of 3 points
Health Club:
None 0 out of 2 points
Private Gardens:
None 0 out of 2 points
Storage Rooms:
Minimal 1 out of 2 points
Bay Windows:
Some 1 out of 1 points
Fireplaces:
Some 1 out of 1 points
Door Person:
Yes 1 out of 1 points
Concierge:
Yes 1 out of 1 points
Elevator Person:
None 0 out of 1 points
Recreational Roof:
None 0 out of 1 points
Driveway:
None 0 out of 1 points
Maids Room:
Some 1 out of 1 points
Catering:
Some 1 out of 1 points
Garage:
None 0 out of 1 points
Mixed Use:
Yes 1 out of 1 points
Non Rectilinear Form:
No 0 out of 1 points
Unusual Layouts:
Some 1 out of 1 points
Prewar:
Yes 1 out of 1 points
Other Amenities:
Many 2 out of 2 points
  • #1 Rated co-op in Manhattan
  • #1 Rated co-op - Upper East Side
  • #1 Rated co-op - Park/Fifth Ave. to 79th St.
How was this building rated?

A strong argument can be made that the Sherry Netherland Hotel at 781 Fifth Avenue on the northeast corner at 59th Street is the best building in New York.

The major other contenders, of course, are the Chrysler, Empire State, Woolworth and Helmsley buildings and 570 Lexington Avenue, and some might also throw in the Plaza and Waldorf-Astoria hotels, the Seagram Building, Lever House and the San Remo apartment building.

None of those, however, really have the magic combination of romance, originality, location and drama that are to be found at the Sherry Netherland.

Other buildings are larger, taller, more ornate, more complex, and have superb locations and far more spectacular interiors, but the Sherry Netherland has a "drop dead" elegance and exoticism that is both flamboyant and reserved.

What pushes the Sherry Netherland to the top, of course, is its top - a soaring, elaborate minaret with a delicate, open, widow's walk atop an asymmetrical roof reminiscent of a French chateaux, all in delightfully green, aged copper. The asymmetrical form of the tower significantly improves its aesthetics from most angles and if it had been a square tower it would be just another great campanile, but not a visual force with which to be reckoned. The top's chimneys and large protruding gargoyles, furthermore, grasp and tame the sky like some giant's gnarled fist.

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Features & Amenities

  • Concierge
  • FT Doorman
  • Hi Rise
  • Pre War
  • Elevator
  • Valet Services

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Nearby Subway Stations

  1. N
  2. Q
  3. R
at 5th Ave and 60th 0.06 miles
  1. F
at 6th Ave 0.26 miles
  1. 4
  2. 5
  3. 6
at Lexington Ave and 60th 0.27 miles
  1. M
  2. E
at 5th Ave and 53rd 0.32 miles
  1. B
  2. D
at Broadway and 53rd 0.49 miles

Carter Horsley's Review

Sherry Netherland Hotel, 781 Fifth Avenue Carter Horsley's Building Review
"A strong argument can be made that the Sherry Netherland Hotel at 781 Fifth Avenue on the northeast corner at 59th Street is the best building in New York." Read Carter's Full Review

The pros & cons

Pros
  • Spectacular views
  • Maid service
  • Gargoyles
  • Wonderful griffins and hanging lanterns above entrance
  • Exclusive club in basement
  • Canopied entrance
  • Concierge
  • Very elegant vaulted lobby
  • Close to Subway
Cons
  • No sundeck
  • Protruding and discrete air-conditioners
  • Inconsistent fenestration
  • No garage
  • No health club

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Broker & buyer comments

"100 percent cash building. Absolutely no financing. Maintenance fees are high but include maid service (twice daily) and utilities."
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Past 12 Months
$4,787,500
AVG Price, based on 4 Sales
 

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In the Neighborhood: What’s Available & Sales Stats

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  • 297 Available for Sale
  • $1,712 Avg. Price / Ft2
  • $4,818,732 Avg. Price
  • $2,995,000 Median Price
  1. Most Expensive 834 Fifth Avenue Apt 78A | $76,000,000
    Price / ft2 $6,333
  2. Least Expensive 710 Park Avenue Apt 1B | $395,000
    Price / ft2 $439
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  • 224 Total Sales
  • $1,367 Avg. Price / Ft2
  • $3,888,689 Avg. Price
  • $2,150,000 Median Price
  1. Most Expensive 960 Fifth Avenue Apt 3AB | $55,000,000
  2. Least Expensive The Beekman Apt 1205 | $330,000

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