520 Fifth Avenue The Tallest Residential Tower on Fifth Avenue
A Vertical Monument to Fifth Avenue Grandeur
520 Fifth Avenue is not simply another supertall addition to the Manhattan skyline. At 1,002 feet and 88 stories, it is the tallest residential building on Fifth Avenue - a distinction that carries weight on what is arguably the most storied street in the world. Developed by Rabina and designed by Kohn Pedersen Fox, this 100-residence tower has already rewritten the playbook for ultra-luxury sales velocity in New York, moving through more than 95 percent of its inventory in under 12 months. That is not marketing spin. That is the market voting with conviction.
The architecture commands attention from every vantage point. KPF conceived the tower with a remarkable 1:12 slenderness ratio, creating a needle-like profile that punctuates the Midtown skyline with unmistakable elegance. The facade is clad in terracotta with a series of arched windows that reference the grand architectural traditions of Fifth Avenue while delivering a thoroughly contemporary silhouette. This is not a glass box. It is a building with soul, materiality, and a design vocabulary that will only appreciate in stature as the decades pass.
Interiors by Vicky Charles - the former global head of design at Soho House - bring a residential warmth and layered sophistication that distinguish 520 Fifth Avenue from the cooler minimalism that has defined many of Manhattan's recent supertall towers. Every residence has been conceived as a home first, a showpiece second, with tactile materials and considered proportions that reward daily living as much as they impress on first viewing.
520 Fifth Avenue at a Glance
520 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY 10036
Rabina
KPF (Kohn Pedersen Fox)
2026
100
88
Condominium
Midtown
Why Buyers Choose 520 Fifth Avenue
The Tallest Residential Tower on Fifth Avenue
At 1,002 feet and 88 stories, 520 Fifth Avenue holds a distinction that cannot be replicated. Fifth Avenue is the most prestigious address in Manhattan, and this is its tallest residential building - a fact that carries permanent value in a market that prizes superlatives. The KPF-designed terracotta facade with its signature arched windows ensures the building will be recognized as a landmark for generations.
Record-Breaking Sales Velocity Validates the Market
Moving through more than 95 percent of inventory in under 12 months is not just impressive - it is a definitive market endorsement. Buyers at this price point do not act impulsively. The speed of absorption confirms that 520 Fifth Avenue struck a nerve with the most discerning segment of the global buyer pool, and remaining availability represents a genuinely scarce opportunity.
The Moss Private Club Changes the Equation
Private clubs have become Manhattan's most coveted social currency, and having one integrated directly into your building is an extraordinary advantage. Moss gives residents access to curated dining, programming, and community without ever leaving home. Combined with the 88th-floor amenity suite and longevity clinic, this is a lifestyle offering that goes far beyond the conventional luxury playbook.
Vicky Charles Interiors Deliver What Supertalls Often Miss
Many supertall towers prioritize spectacle over substance in their interiors. Vicky Charles took the opposite approach at 520 Fifth Avenue, creating residences that feel warm, layered, and genuinely livable from the moment you walk in. With only 100 homes across 88 stories, the generous proportions and considered finishes make these residences feel like private houses in the sky rather than apartments in a tower.
Our Take on 520 Fifth Avenue
520 Fifth Avenue is one of the most significant residential buildings to arrive in Midtown Manhattan in years, and the market has already confirmed that assessment. We have watched supertall projects come and go in this city, and very few have generated the kind of immediate, sustained demand that this building has achieved. The combination of KPF's architecture, Vicky Charles's interiors, and a Fifth Avenue address at 1,002 feet is genuinely without precedent. When clients ask us about the best new ultra-luxury options in Midtown, this is where the conversation starts.
From a value perspective, the numbers speak for themselves. Selling through 95 percent of a 100-unit ultra-luxury building in under 12 months is a pace that even the most optimistic projections would not have predicted. That velocity reflects a buyer pool that understood immediately what this building represents: a permanent, irreplaceable position on the most important street in Manhattan. The few remaining residences represent a closing window, not an open invitation.
What sets 520 Fifth Avenue apart for us is the completeness of the offering. The Moss private club, the 88th-floor amenity suite, the longevity clinic, the pickleball court — these are not afterthoughts bolted onto a spec building. They are integral to the vision. Rabina and KPF conceived a building that would deliver a total lifestyle, and the execution matches the ambition. For qualified buyers seeking a legacy-caliber home on Fifth Avenue, we are prepared to provide current availability, pricing details, and a candid market analysis.
International Buyers Welcome
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520 Fifth Avenue is the kind of building that stops you mid-stride on the sidewalk. At 1,002 feet and 88 stories, it is the tallest residential tower on Fifth Avenue - and one of the most compelling new addresses to arrive in Midtown Manhattan in decades. Developed by Rabina and designed by Kohn Pedersen Fox, the tower combines a supertall engineering feat with a level of design intentionality that is rare at this scale. The 1:12 slenderness ratio gives it a profile unlike any other building on the avenue. The terracotta facade with its rhythmic arched windows references the great Fifth Avenue landmarks while establishing an entirely new one.
Inside, Vicky Charles has delivered interiors that feel genuinely residential - warm, layered, and considered in a way that many supertall towers fail to achieve. With only 100 residences across 88 stories, the ratio of private to shared space is remarkably generous. Views from the upper floors are nothing short of staggering, spanning from Central Park to the harbor, from the Hudson to the East River. The fact that the building moved through more than 95 percent of its inventory in under 12 months tells you everything you need to know about how the market received this project.
The amenity program goes well beyond the expected. The Moss private club brings a members-only social and cultural dimension that no other residential building in Midtown can match. The 88th-floor lounge puts you at an elevation that redefines what indoor-outdoor entertaining means in Manhattan. A longevity clinic, pickleball court, spa and recovery suites, and a full roster of wellness facilities round out a lifestyle offering that is as forward-thinking as the architecture. Add 24-hour concierge, valet services, and a live-in resident manager, and you have a building that does not just house its residents - it takes care of them.
Midtown Manhattan needs no introduction, but the micro-location deserves emphasis. Bryant Park is at the doorstep. Grand Central Terminal is a short walk east. The Fifth Avenue luxury retail corridor stretches north toward Central Park. Multiple subway lines converge within blocks, making this one of the most connected residential addresses in the entire city. For buyers seeking the prestige of a Fifth Avenue address paired with a genuinely world-class building, 520 Fifth Avenue sets a standard that will be difficult to surpass.
Explore luxury condos in New York City or view Billionaires' Row for ultra-luxury developments. For international buyers, see our NYC guide for foreign purchasers.
Residence Collection
Sky Studios & One-Bedrooms
600-1,100 sq ft
Premier Residences
1,200-2,200 sq ft
Penthouse Collection
2,500-4,000 sq ft
Residences from $2,000,000
World-Class Amenities
Moss Private Club
An exclusive members-only social and wellness club integrated into the building, offering residents a curated community of like-minded individuals with world-class dining, programming, and gathering spaces that rival the finest private clubs in Manhattan.
88th-Floor Amenity Suite
Perched at the summit of the tower, the 88th-floor amenity suite delivers panoramic views from nearly 1,000 feet above Fifth Avenue. Lounge, entertain, and decompress at an elevation that no other residential building on the avenue can match.
Longevity Clinic & Wellness Center
A forward-thinking health and longevity facility bringing cutting-edge wellness protocols and personalized health optimization directly into the building - a first-of-its-kind amenity for a Manhattan residential tower.
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The Visionaries
Midtown
Midtown is the beating heart of Manhattan - the epicenter of global commerce, culture, and connectivity. Fifth Avenue, in particular, represents the pinnacle of New York address prestige, lined with landmark architecture, world-class retail, and iconic institutions.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How tall is 520 Fifth Avenue?
Rising 88 stories above Midtown Manhattan, 520 Fifth Avenue is one of the tallest residential towers on Fifth Avenue. Designed by the acclaimed Kohn Pedersen Fox Associates, the supertall tower redefines the Midtown skyline and delivers views that are simply unmatched.
Who designed 520 Fifth Avenue?
The tower was designed by Kohn Pedersen Fox Associates, one of the world most celebrated architecture firms known for iconic skyscrapers globally. KPF brought their signature expertise in supertall design to create a landmark worthy of Fifth Avenue.
What amenities are available at 520 Fifth Avenue?
520 Fifth Avenue offers an extraordinary amenity suite anchored by the Moss Private Club — a members-only social floor on the 88th level featuring a skyline lounge with panoramic views of Central Park and Midtown Manhattan. Health-focused residents will find a longevity clinic offering medical-grade wellness services, a state-of-the-art fitness center, and one of Manhattan’s few residential indoor pickleball courts. The building also features private dining, a screening room, children’s amenities, and 24-hour white-glove concierge service.
What is the location advantage of 520 Fifth Avenue?
Situated at the crossroads of Midtown Manhattan on prestigious Fifth Avenue, residents are steps from Bryant Park, Times Square, Grand Central Terminal, Rockefeller Center, and the finest shopping and dining in the world.
How many residences are in the building?
520 Fifth Avenue contains approximately 100 luxury residences ranging from studios to expansive penthouses. The tower efficient design maximizes views and natural light while maintaining an exclusive residential density.
What is the ownership structure?
520 Fifth Avenue is a condominium with fee-simple ownership. No board approval is required, making it an ideal choice for international buyers, investors, and those seeking a premier Fifth Avenue pied-a-terre.
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Manhattan Real Estate Market Intelligence
Market Context: Manhattan luxury condominium pricing is segmented by sub-market. The Billionaires’ Row corridor (57th Street, between Park Avenue and Columbus Circle) carries the highest price-per-foot in the United States, with trophy residences trading $4,000-$10,000+ per SF. Downtown Manhattan (Tribeca, West Village, Soho) has its own ultra-luxury tier driven by limited supply of new development. Upper East Side and Upper West Side condo medians sit materially below downtown trophy levels but offer larger floor plates and Central Park access. Pricing in Manhattan is sensitive to interest rates, mansion-tax brackets, and the offering-plan stage of any given building.
Sponsor-direct new development in 2026 includes 80 Clarkson (West Village), 255 East 77th (Upper East Side), 140 Jane (West Village), 1122 Madison (Carnegie Hill), and Mandarin Oriental Fifth Avenue. Completed buildings with sponsor inventory remaining include Central Park Tower, 220 Central Park South, 53 West 53, 111 West 57th, and 50 West 66th. Each carries a distinct sponsor history, construction lender, offering-plan amendment cadence, and 421-a or other tax-abatement status that must be diligenced individually.
Why This Matters: Manhattan’s structural inputs include the New York Attorney General-supervised offering plan process (provides buyer-side procedural protection not available in less-regulated markets), the depth of the resale market (high liquidity at exit), and constrained near-term supply (limited zoning capacity in core sub-markets). Risks to underwrite at contract: mansion-tax bracket inflation above $2M, transfer-tax assumption by buyer on sponsor sales, lot-line and view-corridor exposure on specific lots, condo board sublet and resale policies, and 421-a phase-out schedule where applicable. Status of any individual project, sponsor inventory level, AG offering plan amendment, pricing, or sales percentage should be verified at the time of inquiry.
Key Facts
- Trophy Manhattan condo $/SF range: $1,500-$10,000+
- Billionaires’ Row average $/SF: $4,000-$10,000+
- Downtown trophy (Tribeca/West Village) $/SF: $2,500-$6,000+
- Mansion tax: 1% above $1M, graduated brackets above $2M for buyer
- Typical sponsor contract deposit: 10%-20% at signing
- Standard buyer-attorney review window: 1-3 business days from contract delivery
- Sponsor-side commission: developer pays buyer agent on sponsor sales
- Tax-abatement programs (where applicable): 421-a, J-51, status verified building-by-building
- Foreign-national LLC ownership: common, structured at contract
Buyer Procedure
Manhattan sponsor-sales procedure: reservation form → offering plan delivery → buyer attorney review → contract execution and initial deposit → mortgage commitment (if financed) → closing at delivery. Sponsor-inventory and resale procedures differ; advisory pre-tour planning is recommended.
Manhattan Real Estate FAQs
What is the New York Attorney General offering plan?
The offering plan is the legal document filed with the New York Attorney General that governs the sale of every Manhattan condominium. It defines deposit handling, unit specifications, common charges, real estate taxes, sponsor obligations, and buyer protections. No Manhattan condo sale closes outside the framework of an accepted offering plan; amendments are filed periodically and reviewed by buyer attorneys at contract.
What is sponsor inventory?
Sponsor inventory refers to unsold units still held by the building’s developer (the “sponsor”). Sponsor units are brand-new, never lived-in, and may include negotiable pricing, closing-cost credits, and access to tax-abatement programs where the building has them. Sponsor-side transactions follow the offering plan, not the standard resale contract.
What tax abatements apply in Manhattan?
421-a is the most common Manhattan condo abatement, providing reduced real-estate-tax exposure for 10 to 25 years on qualifying new developments. J-51 applies to specific rehabilitated buildings. Each abatement has a phase-out schedule and building-specific qualification status that must be verified in the offering plan and the most recent tax certificate.
What closing costs apply on a Manhattan condo?
Typical buyer-side closing costs run 2% to 4% of price, including NYC and NYS transfer taxes (often assumed by buyer on sponsor sales), mansion tax (1% above $1M with graduated brackets above $2M), title insurance, buyer attorney fee, mortgage recording tax if financed, and prorated common charges and real estate taxes.
Are common charges the same as HOA fees?
No. Manhattan condos use the term “common charges,” not HOA fees. Common charges fund building operations, staff, amenities, and reserves. Real estate taxes are billed separately by NYC and are not part of common charges.
How does Manhattan Miami get paid on Manhattan transactions?
On sponsor-side new development purchases, the developer pays Manhattan Miami’s buyer-agent commission. Buyer representation is at no out-of-pocket cost to the buyer. On resale transactions, commission arrangements are disclosed at engagement.