781 5Th Ave

Completed in 1928, this 38-story pre-war cooperative at 781 Fifth Avenue is a neo-Gothic hotel-residence that blends landmark-era architecture with full hotel services. The building contains 38 large units ranging from one- and two-bedroom layouts to expansive six-bedroom full-floor tower residences; many apartments feature high ceilings, crown moldings, decorative fireplaces, custom millwork, formal dining rooms, libraries and separate service entrances. Common interior traits emphasize classical detailing and generous proportions—formal galleries, grand living rooms with picture windows, marble finishes in primary baths, and in-unit dressing rooms or walk-in closets. Shared amenities read like a five-star hotel: 24-hour doorman and concierge, attended elevators with semi-private landings for tower residences, daily housekeeping and evening turndown, valet parking, an on-site fitness center, hair salon/barber, and in-residence dining through the building’s famed restaurant. Exterior offerings include roof deck access and private outdoor spaces on select units. The building is self-managed with white-glove service, permits pied-à-terre ownership and purchases via LLCs or trusts (board approval required), and maintains a mix of owner-occupied and hotel-pool residences. Located at the corner of Fifth Avenue and 59th Street, it fronts Central Park and commands panoramic park and skyline views, putting cultural institutions, high-end retail and transit within immediate reach.