Summary
944 Fifth Avenue is a 15-home prewar cooperative directly across from Central Park. Rentals are rare and owner-specific, so the exact apartment, lease terms and board package carry most of the decision.
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Amenities
A 15-unit 1925 Fifth Avenue co-op of full-floor apartments with in-unit washer/dryers, per-apartment central air and dishwashers. An attended elevator opens onto private landings, a full-time doorman and live-in resident manager staff the building, and residents have a modest fitness room and private storage.
Also here: Live-in resident manager
Location
944 Fifth Avenue is located at 944 5th Avenue, New York, NY 10021. 944 Fifth Avenue is on the Upper East Side directly opposite Central Park, near the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Madison Avenue shopping and the 6 at 77th Street are walkable, while the Fifth Avenue setting prioritizes park access over immediate subway proximity.
- Transit
- 7 min77 St6
- 12 min68 St-Hunter College6
- 13 min72 StQ
- Supermarkets
- 6 minD'Agostino
- 9 minGreen Cart
- 10 minGristedes
- 11 minMorton Williams
- 11 minGristedes
- Parks
- 2 minJames Michael Levin Playground
playground
- 5 minEast 72nd Street Playground
playground
- 5 minRuth and Arthur Smadbeck-Heckscher East Playground
playground
- 8 minThe Dene
- 9 minBilly Johnson Playground
playground
Building records
No housing complaints appear in the past three years of records shown here. Nearby alteration and conversion projects may bring construction disruption.
Reported housing complaintsPast 3 years
No housing-related complaints recorded in this period.
HPD housing-code violationsPast 3 years
No HPD violations recorded in this period.
Construction nearby
| Project | Work type | Distance | Latest permit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Building alterations | 200 ft | Aug 2026 | |
Townhouse renovation with elevator-pit excavation, foundation work, underpinning and facade restoration. Permitted work: foundation, general construction, support of excavation. | |||
| Building alterations | 450 ft | Oct 2025 | |
Redevelopment retaining parts of the existing building. Permitted work: foundation, general construction, structural. | |||
| Conversion | 650 ft | Mar 2026 | |
Conversion to residential use. Permitted work: general construction. | |||
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Availability
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Costs on top of rent
Budget about $150/month on top of rent for electricity and internet. Resident amenities are included in rent.
Recurring costs
| Cost | Monthly amount |
|---|---|
Utilities Utilities Electricity~$100 Electricity is paid separately. We estimate $100/month. Source: 944 Fifth Avenue application fees · Con Edison bill illustration | ~$100 |
Internet Internet Internet is paid separately. We estimate $50/month for a basic plan. | ~$50 |
Amenities Amenities Resident amenities are included with the apartment. | Included |
Estimated monthly total
~$150At move-in
| Cost | One-time amount |
|---|---|
| Application Application $200 subtenant application, $75 agent-started portal fee and $65 submission fee. | From $340 |
| Security deposit Security deposit Budget up to one month's rent for the refundable security deposit. | Up to one month's rent |
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