Loft-Style Pre-War Condo Across from Central Park
Apartment 5L at 1255 Fifth Avenue is a rare pre-war condominium offering dramatic 12-foot beam ceilings that create a true loft-like atmosphere. This spacious one-bedroom, one-bathroom home is flooded with natural light through south-facing windows, enhancing its open and airy feel.
The new renovated windowed kitchen features full-sized stainless-steel appliances, including a dishwasher, and the bathroom has also just been renovated. A generous entry foyer, ample closet space, and classic pre-war details add charm and functionality.
Building amenities include a 24-hour doorman, resident manager, fitness center, laundry on every floor, roof deck, storage and bike rooms, and pet-friendly policies. Located directly across from Central Park and near Museum Mile, with easy access to the 2/3/6/ trains and multiple bus lines.
- Application fee $750
- Credit report fee: $100 per applicant
- Move in fee: $1,000
- Move in deposit refundable fee: $500
- Move out fee: $1,000
- Move out deposit: $500
Apartment for rent
$4,300/mo
1255 5th Ave APT 5L, New York, NY 10029
1beds
620sqft
Price may not include required fees and charges.
Apartment
Available Sat Nov 15 2025
Cats, dogs OK
-- A/C
Shared laundry
-- Parking
-- Heating
What's special
Classic pre-war detailsFlooded with natural lightSouth-facing windowsBeam ceilingsGenerous entry foyerAmple closet spaceRenovated windowed kitchen
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 1
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher
- Laundry: Shared
Features
- Elevator
- Flooring: Hardwood
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 620 sqft
Property
Parking
- Details: Contact manager
Features
- Exterior features: Bicycle storage, Broker Exclusive, Fios Available, Live In Super, Nyc Evacuation 4, Package Receiving, Roofdeck
Details
- Parcel number: 016131042
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Apartment
- Property subtype: Apartment
Building
Management
- Pets allowed: Yes
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Fitness Center, Gated
HOA
- Amenities included: Fitness Center
Location
- Region: New York
Financial & listing details
- Lease term: Contact For Details
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/24/2025 | Listed for rent | $4,300+79.2%$7/sqft |
Source: Zillow Rentals | ||
| 8/4/2021 | Sold | $640,000-0.8%$1,032/sqft |
Source: Public Record | ||
| 5/4/2021 | Pending sale | $645,000$1,040/sqft |
Source: StreetEasy #20742479 | ||
| 3/16/2021 | Listed for sale | $645,000+1.6%$1,040/sqft |
Source: StreetEasy #20742479 | ||
| 6/1/2020 | Listing removed | $635,000$1,024/sqft |
Source: Corcoran | ||

