- Year built
- 1963
- Type
- Cooperative
- Landmark
- No
Every recorded sale at this building, 2003–2025
Bedroom-by-bedroom medians, the full transfer record, and how units trade against ask.
- 3BR median
- $4.3M
- Recent range
- $732K – $6.6M
- Listing discount
- 8.3%
- Recorded transfers
- 30
812 Fifth Avenue is one of the few post-war buildings to earn a place in the front rank of the Avenue's cooperatives — and it earned it the hard way, by combining a Central Park frontage, a low unit count, and a white-glove operation with the practical advantages of newer construction. Built in 1963 and clad in limestone, the building's terraced, symmetrical massing was designed to read as a dignified neighbor to the pre-war masonry stock around it rather than as a departure from it. The result is a building that delivers Park-front address and trophy-tier service with terraces and modern systems the older co-ops cannot offer.
The building's history is part of its mystique. Nelson Rockefeller famously combined his residence here with space in the adjacent building, and 812 has long been associated with that lineage of quiet, top-of-market Fifth Avenue living. With just 30 residences across nineteen stories and only a few apartments per floor, it is an intimate building by design, and its homes — many with terraces overlooking Central Park — sit at the upper end of the Lenox Hill market.
The location is among the best on the Avenue. The building faces Central Park directly, sits at the threshold of the Plaza District and Madison Avenue's luxury retail, and is steps from the N, Q, and R trains at Fifth Avenue–59th Street, with the F at Lexington–63rd and the 4/5/6 a short walk east. Culture, the park, and the city's best shopping are all within a few hundred yards.
Architecture and unit composition
Designed by Robert L. Bien, 812 Fifth Avenue is a careful exercise in fitting a modern tower into a pre-war context. The limestone cladding and symmetrical, terraced silhouette give it the substance and quiet authority of its neighbors while allowing for the setbacks and private outdoor space that define its appeal. Among the post-war Fifth Avenue co-ops, it is one of the more architecturally considered.
Inside, the 30 residences are large and generously proportioned, with several apartments per floor at most and full- and half-floor homes higher up. Terraces are a defining feature, and Park-facing exposures command the building's top pricing. Post-war construction here means higher ceilings than many mid-century towers, modern building systems, and the layout flexibility that has allowed owners to tailor and combine homes over the decades. Renovation levels vary, from beautifully maintained classic interiors to fully reimagined contemporary homes.
Building operations
812 Fifth Avenue runs a genuine white-glove operation: a full-time doorman and concierge, elevator attendants, and a live-in resident manager, supported by a central laundry and basement storage. For a 30-unit building, the staffing ratio is high — a deliberate reflection of the building's positioning at the top of the Lenox Hill market.
As a cooperative, purchases require board approval, a comprehensive financial and personal package, and an in-person interview, and the board here operates at the exacting end of the Fifth Avenue spectrum. Expect a primary-residence orientation, conservative financing limits, and a sublet policy structured to keep the building owner-occupied. Monthly maintenance covers the building's underlying mortgage, real-estate taxes, staff, heat, and reserves. We help buyers understand the board's posture, the financing cap, and any flip tax well before the package stage, because at a building of this caliber, preparation is everything.
Local Law 97
- 2024–2029 annual penalty
- $0 (under cap)
- 2030–2034 annual penalty
- $67,469/yr
- Per unit / month range
- $0 – $187
Facade safety — Local Law 11
Safe to live in today — but the last inspection flagged repairs that are due on a deadline, so facade work and its cost are coming. Whether that’s a real concern depends on the scope, the timing, and how the building plans to pay for it — reserves or an assessment — which is exactly what we’d dig into for you.
QEWI = Qualified Exterior Wall Inspector — the licensed engineer the city requires to sign the report (the independent expert, not the managing agent). Source: NYC DOB facade filings (FISP) · The Roebling Research Library.
See the full facade history →Recent sales
Recent transfers at this building, curated by The Roebling Team research desk. Apartment-level facts are independently verified before publishing; sale prices reflect the recorded transfer amount at the NYC Department of Finance.
| Date | Unit | Apartment | Price | PPSF | vs. Ask |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2, 2025 | MAIS | 5 BR · 4.5 BA · 4,500 sf | $6,500,000 | $1,444/sf | -3.7% |
| Feb 28, 2025 | 10A | 4 BR · 3.5 BA | $6,600,000 | -8.3% | |
| Dec 11, 2023 | 301 | 3 BR · 3.5 BA | $4,295,000 | -18.2% | |
| Jun 29, 2022 | 6A | 3 BR · 3.5 BA · 2,830 sf | $7,650,000 | $2,703/sf | -9.9% |
| Dec 23, 2020 | 15 | 4 BR · 4.5 BA | $9,950,000 | -13.5% | |
| Jun 27, 2019 | 16 | 4 BR · 4.5 BA · 4,200 sf | $10,800,000 | $2,571/sf | -28.0% |
| Jan 10, 2019 | 17 | 1 BR · 2 BA · 2,250 sf | $9,500,000 | $4,222/sf | -4.5% |
| Mar 28, 2017 | 5A | 3 BR | $5,500,000 | -14.1% |
Market read. Most recent trades (2025) cleared a median $1,444/sf across 1 sale. Median listing discount 8.0% from the last ask — a recurring negotiation gap worth pricing into any offer or listing strategy.
The retrade record
Lines that have traded more than once in the public record — the building’s appreciation arc, apartment by apartment.
Other recent transfers
| Date | Unit | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 13, 2023 | 3A | $4,295,000 |
| Jun 7, 2023 | 5B | $731,500 |
| Mar 9, 2017 | 15 | $5,250,000 |
| Jun 30, 2014 | 11B | $5,555,000 |
| Oct 30, 2007 | 19PH | $9,230,000 |
Full closing history with price-per-square-foot over time, the complete retrade record, and every line that has traded.
Sales sourced from NYC Department of Finance recorded transfers (BBL 1-01377-0003) and verified listing data. Apartment-level facts (line, condition, asking-price context) curated and cross-verified by The Roebling Team research desk. Not all transactions cross-verify with ACRIS records — sponsor and LLC purchases sometimes record at stipulated values rather than market price; square footage on co-ops is not officially recorded, figures shown are approximate.
What to know if you’re buying
Buying here is a top-of-market Fifth Avenue transaction, and the board process reflects that. Prepare a flawless financial package, expect conservative financing limits and a rigorous interview, and plan around a primary-residence posture. The reward is rare: a Park-front terrace home in an intimate, white-glove building with post-war systems and outdoor space the pre-war co-ops cannot match. Inventory is thin and held long, so a buyer who finds the right apartment should be positioned to act decisively — and to be vetted thoroughly. We help buyers present themselves to the board and benchmark pricing against the right trophy comparables.
What to know if you’re selling
A sale here is sold on the rarest attributes on the Avenue: a direct Central Park frontage, private terraces, white-glove service, and the scarcity of a 30-unit building. Lead with the Park exposure and outdoor space, and benchmark to the top-tier Park-and-Fifth co-op set rather than the broader market. The buyer pool is narrow but motivated, and a beautifully presented apartment in a building that rarely lists draws focused, qualified demand. We position the listing precisely, prepare the seller for a discerning board, and manage the process end to end.
Comparable buildings
If you're considering 812 Fifth Avenue, also evaluate these nearby Fifth Avenue cooperatives:
- 810 Fifth Avenue — the adjacent Fifth Avenue cooperative with shared history
- 820 Fifth Avenue — premier pre-war Park-front cooperative to the north
- 825 Fifth Avenue — full-service Fifth Avenue co-op nearby
- 834 Fifth Avenue — one of the Avenue's most prestigious pre-war buildings
- 845 Fifth Avenue — full-service Fifth Avenue cooperative to the north
The Roebling Team at 812 Fifth Avenue
The Roebling Team at Compass specializes in Fifth Avenue, Central Park frontage, and the trophy-tier cooperative market. We publish this profile because buyers and sellers evaluating a building like 812 Fifth Avenue deserve building-specific intelligence — how the board operates, what the white-glove service and Park-front terraces are truly worth, and where pricing sits against the right comparables. If you're considering a transaction here, a 30-minute consultation is the right starting point.
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