641 5th Avenue, Unit 42H

Midtown East

$3,250,000
Price
2
Beds
1,780 Sq. Ft.
$1,826 / Sq. Ft.
1,780
Sq. Ft.
$1,826
per Sq. Ft.

Description

641 Fifth Avenue Apt. 42H Extraordinary Opportunity NOW $3,250,000 Apt. 42H with views of Saint Patrick's Cathedral and the Empire State Building, and West with views of the Hudson. Perched on the 42nd floor of the classic Olympic Tower and now define the world-renowned building's current magnificent flexible and creative residential option. Renovated, Apt. 42H features spacious living/dining room, kitchen with high end appliances -Gaganeau, Miele, and Subzero, lovely wood cabinetry, and stainless...641 Fifth Avenue Apt. 42H Extraordinary Opportunity NOW $3,250,000 Apt. 42H with views of Saint Patrick's Cathedral and the Empire State Building, and West with views of the Hudson. Perched on the 42nd floor of the classic Olympic Tower and now define the world-renowned building's current magnificent flexible and creative residential option. Renovated, Apt. 42H features spacious living/dining room, kitchen with high end appliances -Gaganeau, Miele, and Subzero, lovely wood cabinetry, and stainless steel counters. The many closets with fitted storage space and large bedrooms with marble baths en suite contribute to a lifestyle so highly sought after - graceful, comfortable, and serene in an iconic building recognized globally as a residence chosen by princes, movie stars, industry leaders, and entrepreneur Surely, Olympic Tower's many longtime residents have selected this magnificent building as their home specifically to live in a location that showcases 5 star restaurants, Rockefeller Center, the theater district, and flagship designer shops having the city's special backyard - Central Park defined by its skating rink, zoo, grassy hills, sports fields, and its notable Conservancy just a few blocks away. Private, cordial, polite, and impeccably managed by its on-site general manager, the staff of doormen, concierge, and building engineers offer discrete service to each resident. The building's infrastructure includes a 4-pipe HVAC system, its own generator, four elevators and a service elevator. Amenities include.valet parking, private gym, bike storage, and package room. 1% transfer fee by the buyer, sorry no pets, pieds-a-terre, and corporate purchasers, permitted. Decide to change you acceptance of the way things are to the way things should be for you. Call me and we will meet for a private showing of your next home.
  1. Listed by Nancy Smith • Douglas Elliman Real Estate
    P: (917)-545-5304 C: (917)-545-5304 nsmith@elliman.com

Property Details for 641 5th Avenue, Unit 42H

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LISTING UPDATED: 06/13/2025 11:18 AM

Property Details for 641 5th Avenue, Unit 42H

StatusActive
MLS IDRLS10994425
Days on Market670
Taxes$3,211 / month
Common Charges$3,307 / month
Min. Down Pymt10%
Total Rooms4.5
Compass TypeCondo
MLS TypeCondo
Year Built1976
CountyNew York County

Building

Olympic Tower

210 Units51 StoriesBuilt in 1976

Location

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Building Information for 641 5th Avenue, Unit 42H

Building/ComplexOlympic TowerFloor42Stories51Residences210Pet PolicyOnly Cats AllowedPet Policy Details0Year Built1976Building AgePost-war

Payment Calculator

$25,675 per month

30 year fixed, 6.845% Interest

Principal and Interest

$19,157

Property Taxes

$3,211

Maintenance/Common Charges

$3,307

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Property Information for 641 5th Avenue, Unit 42H

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Subdivision Name: Midtown East
  • Stories Total: 52
  • Exposures: West, South
  • Garage Spaces: 0.0
  • View: Yes
  • Zoning Description: RC
Taxes and HOA
  • Tax Lot: 7501
  • Tax Deduction Percent: .00%
  • Tax Block: 01287
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Flip Tax: $0
  • Building Tax Lot: 7501
  • Tax Monthly Amount: 3211.0
  • Tax Abatement YN: false
Parking
  • Garage: No
  • Garage Spaces Assigned YN: false
Property
Lot Information
  • Living Area: 1780.0
  • Living Area Units: SquareFeet
  • Building Name: OLYMPIC TOWER
Building Information
  • Building Features: Concierge, Elevators
  • Landmark Status YN: false
  • Building Smoke Free YN: true
  • Building Laundry Features: Other
  • Building Pets Allowed: BuildingYes, BuildingCatsOK
  • Building Pets Allowed Comments: Service Dog
  • Capital Reserves Total: 0.0
  • Capital Reserves YN: true
  • Green Building YN: false
Property and Assessments
  • New Development: No
  • Sponsor Unit: No
  • Certificate Of Occupancy: Yes
  • Percent Of Common Elements: .00%
  • Common Interest: Condominium
  • Number Of Shares: 0
  • New Construction: No
  • Structure Type: HighRise
  • Property Condition: Good
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Basement: Other
  • Exterior Features: None
  • Patio And Porch Features: None
Interior Features
  • Cooling: CentralAir
  • Entry Level: 42
  • Fireplace: No
  • Dining Type: Alcove
  • Kitchen Condition: Excellent
  • Floor Number: 42
  • Basement: Yes
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Bathroom Condition: Good
  • ElevatorsTotal: 4
Multi Family
Multi-Family Information
  • Number Of Units Total: 225
Rental
Rental Information
  • Pets Allowed: UnitYes, CatsOk
  • Delivered Vacant: Yes
  • Attendance Type: DoormanFullTime
  • Land Lease: No
  • Pets Allowed Comments: Service Dog

Property History for 641 5th Avenue, Unit 42H

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciationLink
Jan 28, 2025

Price Change

RLS RESO #RLS10994425

$3,250,000
Sep 11, 2023

Listed (Active)

RLS RESO #RLS10994425

$5,000,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
01/28/2025

Price Change

RLS RESO #RLS10994425

$3,250,000
09/11/2023

Listed (Active)

RLS RESO #RLS10994425

$5,000,000

For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 641 5th Avenue, Unit 42H

Taxable ValueLand$60,345Additions$259,579Total$319,924
Tax Record2025$39,990 ($3,333 / month) Tax Class2Tax Rate12.5%
Home Facts
Total Finished SqFt1,780 SqFtLot Size0 SqFtYear Built0ZoningC5-3APN1012871168

Schools near 641 5th Avenue, Unit 42H

This home is within New York City Geographic District # 2.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 6 to 8
Rating
School
Distance
P.S. 59 Beekman Hill International
PublicPK to 5

Lower Manhattan Community Middle School
Public6 to 8

Nyc Lab Ms For Collaborative Studies
Public6 to 8

Jhs 104 Simon Baruch
Public6 to 8

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641 5th Avenue, Unit 42H is a condo for sale in Midtown East. This property was listed for sale on September 11, 2023 by Douglas Elliman Real Estate, it's currently listed at $3,250,000. This listing's school district is New York City Geographic District # 2. Nearby schools include P.S. 59 Beekman Hill International, Lower Manhattan Community Middle School and Nyc Lab Ms For Collaborative Studies. 641 5th Avenue, Unit 42H is a 2-bed, 2.5-bath, 1,780 sqft condo built in 1976.

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