Despite its prime location on 70th Street and Park Avenue, 710 Park Avenue isn’t considered as elite as some of its neighbors. Blame that in part on its postwar status. Prolific firm Sam Minskoff & Sons developed the 20-story red-brick building with equally prolific architect Sylvan Bien, finishing it in 1948. It’s among the first rental buildings to be constructed on Park Avenue after World War II, whereas the most prestigious Park Avenue residences are found in pre-war structures. That said, the building has more in common with the pre-war era thanks to its formal galleries, servants’ entrances and windowed kitchens. Just as it was one of the first upscale postwar buildings, it also joined the early ranks of co-op conversions in 1979. Today it represents a lower point of entry for a Park Avenue address, where nearby buildings start around $3 million for a one bedroom versus $1.2 million here.
Large layouts with outdoor space at lower price points than its neighbors
Few of the 87 apartments have been combined, making it possible to secure a junior four (a one bedroom with a distinct dining nook) or classic six (six rooms including two bedrooms, living room and dining room). Quite a number also feature enclosed balconies or solariums, but even those that don’t can still offer views of Park Avenue or Central Park from the higher floors. The traditional layouts favor function over form, offering galley kitchens with windows, ample closets, natural light, formal foyers and galleries, en suite bathrooms and herringbone floors. Units tend to feel dated concerning interior design, bathrooms and kitchens. But even dated apartments usually offer modern updates like central air, washers and dryers and dishwashers; these can also be added with board approval. While some of the strictest boards enact summer work rules (meaning renovations are only allowed between Memorial Day and Labor Day), that isn’t the case here.
One bedrooms start around 900 square feet and are located on the lower floors, but these still benefit from natural light and separate living areas. A recent unit with a balcony and 1.5 bathrooms sold for $1.2 million. Two bedrooms are the most common, averaging 1,500 square feet, with recent sales netting $1.6 million. Three bedrooms are more likely to include solariums or terraces, max out around 3,000 square feet and can be found for $2.4 million. The most expensive apartment sold for almost $6 million in 2020, complete with a 40-foot terrace, but the largest residence goes to 11A, a four bedroom originally built for the developer’s family that has since been updated with walls of mirrors and a kitchen larger than some studios. It wound up selling for $4.5 million in 2022. Generally speaking, apartments come on the market more frequently than other Park Avenue buildings, but it’s also not uncommon for owners to hang onto units for decades.
White-glove building with private courtyard
The lobby is befitting a white-glove Park Avenue co-op, where black leather furniture and black floors inlaid with marble contrast with marble columns and walls. Amenities are more of an afterthought, like the basement gym, but the private courtyard is landscaped and there’s a common laundry room. Some apartments also come with storage units. Pied-a-terre are allowed and it’s not uncommon to find furnished options to buy. Like most Park Avenue co-ops, 50 percent down is required.
Coveted Park Avenue block that’s close to Central Park, upscale shopping and museums
Although it’s temporarily closed for renovations, The Frick Collection, the former private art amassing of Henry Clay Frick, is two blocks away, across from Central Park. There are pedestrian park entrances at 72nd and 66 streets, with the former close to the toy sailboat pond and the latter next to the Central Park Zoo. Even closer, the Asia Society is across the street, along with the Union Club, a private social club that channels an earlier era. Hunter College is two blocks south, as is Park Avenue Armory, a historic venue used for performances, concerts and events. Foreign embassies congregate in this section as well; Italy and Austria are practically neighbors. Meanwhile, high-end designer boutiques line Madison Avenue, one block away, and good coffee is never far either. Art galleries, doctor’s offices and fine dining, including the Michelin-starred Daniel for French fare, round out the immediate offerings.
6 train and crosstown buses are within a few blocks
The local 6 train at 68th Street-Hunter College on Lexington is the nearest subway option, while crosstown buses navigate along 72nd Street.
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Low Crime
Crime Score®
2/ 10
Very Bikeable
Bike Score®
79/ 100
Walker's Paradise
Walk Score®
95/ 100
Rider's Paradise
Transit Score®
100/ 100
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Parks in this Area
St. Catherine's Park
11 min walk
Basketball
Picnic Area
Soccer
Grand Army Plaza
13 min walk
Central Park
13 min walk
Tramway Plaza
3 min drive
Picnic Area
Ancient Playground
3 min drive
Andrew Haswell Green Park
3 min drive
Bike Trails
Dog Park
Picnic Area
Twenty-Four Sycamores Park
3 min drive
Basketball
Picnic Area
Playground
John Jay Park
3 min drive
Basketball
Picnic Area
Pool
Great Lawn
4 min drive
Picnic Area
Trails
Events
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