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

Between East 59th Street & East 60th Street

Key Details

  • Year Built 1927
    Building Type Cooperative
    Neighborhood Park/Fifth Ave. to 79th St.
  • Total Apartments 168
    Total Floors 36
    Doorman FT Doorman
$2,181
Avg. Price / ft2
Apartments for Sale (9)
$980
Avg. Price / ft2
Recent Sales (2)

Rating

32
Out of 44

Architecture Rating: 32 / 44

Exterior:
8/8
Architectural Masterpiece
Retail Quality:
5/5
High-End
Canopy Entrance:
3/3
Dramatic
Alterations:
1/2
Well Done
Plaza Or Atrium:
0/3
None
Contextual Design:
3/3
No, but Very Good
Skyline:
2/2
Highly Visible
Local Visibility:
2/2
Highly Visible
Watertank:
2/2
Attractively Enclosed
Airconditioners:
0/2
Allowed and Present
Free Standing:
1/2
Corner
Gargoyles:
2/2
Distinctive
Garden:
1/2
Exists
Fenestration:
0/1
No Consistency
Landmark:
1/2
Part of Historic District
Unity:
1/1
Unified Design
Illumination:
0/1
None
Water Element:
0/1
None
+
32
Out of 36

Location Rating: 32 / 36

Street Ambience:
5/5
Outstanding
Distance To Neighborhood Center:
5/5
Less than 10 blocks
Views:
4/4
Dazzling
Neighborhood Ambience:
3/3
Very Attractive
Traffic Noise:
0/3
A lot
Protected Views:
2/2
Many
Distance To Subway:
2/2
Less than 3 Short Blocks
Firedepartment Noise:
2/2
No Noise
Distance To Supermarket:
1/2
3-5 Short Blocks
Distance To Park:
2/2
Less Than 3 Short Blocks
Distance To Water:
2/2
Less than 3 Short Blocks
Shopping:
2/2
5 or less Short Blocks
Schools:
1/1
No Noise
Noise From Nightlife:
1/1
None
+
25
Out of 39

Features Rating: 25 / 39

Lobby:
5/5
Stunning
Units Per Floor:
3/5
3-4
Ceiling:
2/4
9-11 Feet
Balconies:
3/3
Very Attractive
Health Club:
0/2
None
Private Gardens:
0/2
None
Storage Rooms:
1/2
Minimal
Bay Windows:
1/1
Some
Fireplaces:
1/1
Some
Door Person:
1/1
Yes
Concierge:
1/1
Yes
Elevator Person:
0/1
None
Recreational Roof:
0/1
None
Driveway:
0/1
None
Maids Room:
1/1
Some
Catering:
1/1
Some
Garage:
0/1
None
Mixed Use:
1/1
Yes
Non Rectilinear Form:
0/1
No
Unusual Layouts:
1/1
Some
Prewar:
1/1
Yes
Other Amenities:
2/2
Many
+
10
=
99

CityRealty Rating Reference

 
Architecture
  • 30+ remarkable
  • 20-29 distinguished
  • 11-19 average
  • < 11 below average
 
Location
  • 27+ remarkable
  • 18-26 distinguished
  • 9-17 average
  • < 9 below average
 
Features
  • 22+ remarkable
  • 16-21 distinguished
  • 9-15 average
  • < 9 below average
CityRealty’s Ratings Explained
  • #1 Rated co-op in Manhattan
  • #1 Rated co-op - Upper East Side
  • #1 Rated co-op - Park/Fifth Ave. to 79th St.
 

Description

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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Building Amenities

  • Concierge
  • FT Doorman
  • Hi Rise
  • Pre War
  • Elevator
  • Valet Services
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Apartments for Sale at 781 Fifth Avenue (9)

9
Available Apts
$575K - $12.5M
Price Range
$2,181
Avg. Price / ft2
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Carter Horsley's Review

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.
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." Read Carter's Full Review
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

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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Subways

  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

Sales History

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Sales Summary - Past 12 Months

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Past 12 Months
$2,720,000
Avg. Price
Based on 2 Sales
 

Closing History - Last 10 sales

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10
Units Sold
$750K - $10M
Price Range
$2,159
Avg. Price / ft2

Pricing Comparison of Similar Buildings

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In The Neighborhood: What’s Available & Sales Stats

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  • 423 Available for Sale
  • $2,490 Avg. Price / Ft2
  • $7,538,650 Avg. Price
  • $3,800,000 Median Price
  1. Most Expensive 12 East 69th Street Apt TH | $88,000,000
  2. Least Expensive 18 East 63rd Street Apt 9 | $450,000
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  • 254 Total Sales
  • $1,842 Avg. Price / Ft2
  • $3,672,540 Avg. Price
  • $2,100,000 Median Price
  1. Most Expensive 520 Park Avenue Apt 36 | $31,500,000
    Price / ft2 $6,806
  2. Least Expensive The Beekman Apt 1205 | $330,000

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