In 1969, the Harlem Cultural Festival, colloquially known as Black Woodstock, brought artists and activists like Nina Simone and Jesse Jackson to a concert in Marcus Garvey Park. The festival was rediscovered in the 2021 Oscar-winning documentary “Summer of Soul,” and for residents of the condominium 5th on the Park, they can look out their windows to see exactly where this historic event took place. “There’s a lot of deep history in that one special corner of Harlem,” says Julia Boland, a broker at Corcoran who lives nearby. “So you not only have this building with incredible amenities,” which include an indoor pool, “but you have Marcus Garvey Park. Then you have Whole Foods nearby and that great restaurant Barawine,” an upscale French bistro. Besides its convenient location, the building’s height offers remarkable views. “There are no other [condo] buildings that high in the surrounding area. The outdoor space on the 13th floor is huge and has the most amazing, unobstructed views of Midtown,” Boland says.
Multibeds overlooking the park and combos over 5,000 square feet
Two- and three-bedroom units are the most common options, followed by one bedrooms, then studios. There are also a few four- and five-bedroom units that vary from 2,000 to 5,500 square feet. The two bedrooms, which also have two bathrooms, range from 1,200 to nearly 1,500 square feet and can include small terraces — or 29-foot-wide patios in larger units. Three bedrooms can go from 1,500 to 2,800 square feet, and in addition to having corner windows, three bathrooms and private terraces, several larger units are duplexes. Most one bedrooms are around 850 square feet and have space-saving breakfast bars, while studios, which are 550 to 700 square feet, share a simple, rectangular layout. In those units, the narrow entryway leads into the kitchen, beyond which is the windowed living and sleeping area.
Appliances and furnishings that keep up with the Joneses
The building is old enough that most units have had their appliances updated once or twice, and all have both dishwashers and washer-dryers. Finishes are also not guaranteed to be uniform, but many units either have reddish-brown hardwood floors paired with similar wooden cabinets and dark stone countertops, or they have greige wood flooring paired with white counters. Bathroom finishes vary much more widely, from plain white fixtures to intricate tile patterns and walk-in showers.
Low monthlies and an amazing tax abatement
Prices here may be slightly higher than other high-end condos in the area, although most of those aren’t as close to the park and don’t have a swimming pool. Studios are priced around $650,000, one bedrooms are priced from $850,000 to $900,000, and two bedrooms are priced from $1 million to $1.4 million. Three bedrooms can vary widely, from $1.7 million to $3 million, and the few four- and five-bedroom units can go beyond $8 million. The good news is, monthly common charges are around $1 per square foot, which Boland says is on the low end for NYC, and the building’s 421-A abatement means that until 2026, residents pay less than $200 per year in taxes. From then until 2031 taxes will increase annually, and it’s unclear what that full amount will be.
Swimming year round, entertaining on the roof deck
The heated indoor pool, large enough for lap swimming, is the building’s most luxurious amenity. However, the roof deck may be even more impressive, with its city and park views, and indoor lounge area. The fitness center and children’s playroom add considerable utility, and although the public parking garage next door doesn’t offer discounts, Boland says they may give residents preferred spots.
Historic Harlem parks, restaurants and theaters
Across the street, Marcus Garvey Park has a dog run, playgrounds and an amphitheater that hosts film screenings, plays and music events like Summerfest. Just west are casual Mexican, Caribbean and Italian restaurants, plus soul food destinations such as Amy Ruth’s and Sylvia’s. A few blocks up on 125th Street, the neighborhood is more bustling, with the Apollo Theater, a stretch of department stores and a Whole Foods. Also, while the church that adjoins the south side of 5th on the park is popular, noise doesn’t carry far. “I did an open house [on a] Sunday. I certainly didn’t hear anything,” Boland says.
Subway, Metro-North and highway access
The 2 and 3 trains stop on 125th Street and Malcolm X Boulevard, and to the east are stations with the 4, 5 and 6 trains, plus the Metro-North Railroad. Together, those make for easy commutes along both sides of Manhattan, plus convenient daytrips upstate. FDR Drive is also a few blocks east for drives out of the city or downtown and into Brooklyn.
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Moderate Crime
Crime Score®
5/ 10
Bikeable
Bike Score®
56/ 100
Walker's Paradise
Walk Score®
95/ 100
Rider's Paradise
Transit Score®
100/ 100
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Parks in this Area
Marcus Garvey Park
2 min walk
Baseball/Softball
Basketball
Dog Park
Eugene McCabe Field
4 min walk
Soccer
Multi-Purpose Field
Harlem Art Park
6 min walk
Playground
Events
Dr. Ronald E. McNair Playground
7 min walk
Playground
Collyer Brothers Park
9 min walk
Picnic Area
A. Philip Randolph Square
10 min walk
Martin Luther King, Jr. Playground
10 min walk
Playground
Moore Playground
11 min walk
Basketball
Playground
Samuel Marx Triangle
11 min walk
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