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Bathrooms
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641 5th Ave
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Offered as an impeccably furnished rental, this loft-like one bedroom apartment is bathed in light with endless views from the 48th floor of the iconic Olympic Tower. Replete with two full bathrooms and abundant storage concealed throughout, 48B offers the discerning dweller equal parts design and function. Curated of natural textiles of sand colored linen and woods, this home imparts a Zen-like quality each time entered. Complete with the finest appliances; Gaggenau, Wolf and Miele, plus everything needed to host intimate gatherings while basking in the mesmerizing view of Central Park and beyond. Originally conceived by Aristotle Onasis in 1974, Olympic Tower is widely considered one of the finest full-service condominium buildings in New York City and has been home to countless luminaries from all corners of the globe. The building’s 40 person staff is remarkable for its attentiveness and discretion and includes a 24-hour multi-lingual doorman, concierge and elevator attendant. Other building features include a fully equipped gym with park views, a bicycle storage room and valet parking. The building’s location on the corner of Fifth Avenue and 51st Street is perhaps its greatest attribute. Positioned directly across from St. Patrick’s Cathedral and Rockefeller Center, it is at the epicenter of New York City’s retail, restaurant and cultural worlds. Available immediately for a 1-year term. Sorry, no pets. *Represents current apartment configuration, which may not conform to official legal documentation. Tenants should consult with their legal or architectural professionals to determine legal use parameters. Rental Terms: Monthly: $13,000
641 5th Ave is a condo located in Manhattan County and the 10022 ZIP Code.
Condo Features
- Air Conditioning
- Hardwood Floors
- Tile Floors
- Package Service
- Laundry Facilities
- Controlled Access
- Elevator
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Olympic Tower
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To live at Olympic Tower is to truly live in the thick of Midtown. Across the street from St. Patrick’s Cathedral and Rockefeller Center, with the prestige of a Fifth Avenue address, this 51-story tower has been a status symbol for foreign businesspeople, movie stars and would-be hobnobbers with enough money ever since it opened in the 1970s. Although the building’s meticulously discreet staff makes celebrity sightings rare. “The hallways don’t have the numbers of the apartments, so they keep it very exclusive,” says Ben Garama, an agent with Corcoran. “You barely see people, so most of the time it’s quiet.” As luxury condos with more amenities have risen around Olympic Tower, its allure and reputation as a pied-a-terre for ostentatious parties has abated. “It used to have a big name, but there are so many new buildings that a lot of people gravitate toward those,” Garama says. But the views through floor-to-ceiling windows on all four facades always impress. “That’s definitely one of the strong suits,” Garama says. “You don’t even have walls between the windows. Everything is completely open.”
The first 21 floors are occupied by office tenants, which include the NBA, and luxury retail stores on the ground floor. Above these spaces, the building is composed mostly of two bedrooms and one bedrooms. Although two bedrooms range widely from 1,200 to 1,850 square feet, many share a similar layout with the entrance opening into the kitchen and living room, and a hallway off the side with bedrooms. One-bedroom units are similarly sized from 1,200 to 1,800 square feet, but the layouts are more varied, with space allocated to things like hallway-length dressing and powder rooms and home office nooks. Three bedrooms are around 2,200 square feet and often have windows on two sides of the building, especially in the larger combination units that go up to 4,000 square feet. Beyond these, other combination and duplex units boast up to eight bathrooms across 9,500 square feet. One such unit, previously owned by a Saudi Arabian arms dealer, had its own in-unit swimming pool, garden and ballroom.
Decor schemes can be completely different from one unit to the next, and most are either “fully renovated or unrenovated and in original condition,” Garama says. “It’s one or the other. Literally the apartment needs to be gut renovated, or it’s in turn-key condition.” Unrenovated units can have details from the ‘70s and ‘80s, including carpeting, walls covered in mirrors and colorfully tiled kitchens. Marble bathrooms, although luxurious, can look dated. Units with contemporary finishes can be minimalist or lavish, and their appliances are often replaced as part of each resident’s redecorating plan.
Units in Olympic Tower are priced lower than those in newer luxury condos in the neighborhood, but they’re equally or more expensive than ones in slightly younger buildings with more robust amenity packages. Most recently, one bedrooms have ranged from $1.8 million to $2.7 million, two bedrooms from $2.6 million to $5 million, and three bedrooms from $5 million to $15 million. Beyond that, massive combination units are priced up to $34 million. Yet despite not being a terrific bargain, Olympic Tower’s units are still in demand. Compared to buildings on Billionaires’ Row that have between 14% and 19% of their units for sale, and the iconic Plaza Condominium with 20% of units for sale, only 11% of Olympic Tower’s residences are on the market as of 2024.
A gym on the 22nd floor may be the only tangible amenity, but the white-glove staff makes life at Olympic Tower convenient for all. As Curbed reported in 2022, staff have been known to run shopping errands and put away groceries inside residents’ fridges. Although according to Garama, the level of service may vary based on personal relationships. “They’re very attentive and if you ask and they like you, they might go above and beyond,” Garama says. “But you can’t just treat them as butlers.”
The glamor of storybook New York City is alive and well in central Midtown. Clothing, jewelry and handbag stores line Fifth Avenue north and south of the building, and fine dining options — sushi, steakhouses and French cuisine — are all within a few blocks. Times Square and the theater district are both less than a mile away, and nearby, the Museum of Modern Art is a quieter attraction. Central Park is half a mile north, and in addition to the zoo, Wollman ice skating rink and Hallett nature sanctuary, this end of the park also offers horse-drawn carriage rides.
Subway options abound in every direction, with 10 different train lines stopping within half a mile of the building. Nearby, Grand Central Terminal also has Metro-North and Long Island trains for traveling outside of the city. Farther east, FDR Drive offers drivers access to the south end of Manhattan and up north to Harlem and the Bronx.
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641 5th Ave,
New York,
NY
10022
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Amenities
- Air Conditioning
- Hardwood Floors
- Tile Floors
- Package Service
- Laundry Facilities
- Controlled Access
- Elevator
One of the most well-known neighborhoods in New York City, the central region of Manhattan’s Midtown boasts upscale apartment and condo rentals with a house and townhome here and there. This neighborhood is highly sought-after, so don’t hesitate exploring your options here.
Midtown Center houses some of Manhattan’s most iconic buildings and attractions with endless possibilities for entertainment. The Rockefeller Center, the Museum of Modern Art, Grand Central Terminal, Radio City Music Hall, Trump Tower, Chrysler Building, and the famous “LOVE” Sculpture on 55th Street and 6th Avenue all conveniently reside in this neighborhood. Believe it or not, these are just a few of the incredible locations that call Midtown Center home.
There is so much to explore and admire in this bustling commercial district, and Bryant Park is a must-visit adjacent to the New York Public Library.
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Education
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| Walk: | 2 min | 0.1 mi | |
| Walk: | 12 min | 0.6 mi | |
| Walk: | 20 min | 1.1 mi | |
| Drive: | 4 min | 1.2 mi |
641 5th Ave is within 2 minutes or 0.1 mile from LIM College. It is also near Berkeley College-New York and The Graduate Center, CUNY.
Transportation options available in New York include 5 Avenue-53 Street, located 0.1 mile from 641 5th Ave. 641 5th Ave is near Laguardia, located 7.3 miles or 16 minutes away, and Newark Liberty International, located 15.1 miles or 22 minutes away.
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Walk: | 6 min | 0.3 mi |
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Walk: | 6 min | 0.3 mi |
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Walk: | 7 min | 0.4 mi |
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Walk: | 8 min | 0.5 mi |
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Walk: | 8 min | 0.4 mi |
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Walk: | 12 min | 0.6 mi |
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Drive: | 5 min | 1.6 mi |
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Drive: | 5 min | 1.6 mi |
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Drive: | 5 min | 1.8 mi |
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Laguardia
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Drive: | 16 min | 7.3 mi |
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Newark Liberty International
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Drive: | 22 min | 15.1 mi |
Time and distance from 641 5th Ave.
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| Walk: | 12 min | 0.6 mi | |
| Walk: | 15 min | 0.8 mi | |
| Drive: | 3 min | 1.3 mi |
641 5th Ave has 3 shopping centers within 1.3 miles, which is about a 3-minute drive. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.
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Sony Wonder Technology Lab
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Walk: | 5 min | 0.3 mi |
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Central Park Zoo
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Walk: | 12 min | 0.6 mi |
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Central Park
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Drive: | 3 min | 1.2 mi |
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Bryant Park
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Drive: | 4 min | 1.2 mi |
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Damrosch Park
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Drive: | 3 min | 1.4 mi |
641 5th Ave has 5 parks within 1.4 miles, including Sony Wonder Technology Lab, Central Park Zoo, and Bryant Park.
| Hospitals | Distance | ||
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| Hospitals | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 3 min | 1.4 mi | |
| Drive: | 5 min | 1.8 mi | |
| Drive: | 5 min | 1.8 mi |
641 5th Ave has 3 hospitals within 1.8 miles, the nearest is Mount Sinai St. Luke's Roosevelt Hospital which is 1.4 miles away and a 3 minutes drive.
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| Military Bases | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 16 min | 7.7 mi | |
| Drive: | 26 min | 13.2 mi |
641 5th Ave is 7.7 miles from Governors Island Support Center, and is convenient to other military bases, including Military Ocean Terminal.
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641 5th Ave
New York, NY 10022