960 Fifth Avenue

960 Fifth Avenue is an Art Deco apartment building at the corner of East 77th Street, rising 15 stories with a limestone facade that shows varying window patterns. The building contains large residences with between 14 and 17 rooms each, some featuring separate staff quarters and direct access to Fifth Avenue's shopping district.

The building was designed in 1928 by architects Warren & Wetmore together with Rosario Candela on the site of the former William A. Clark mansion, which had been demolished in 1927. Its construction marked a shift in Fifth Avenue's evolution as private estates gave way to modern apartment towers.

The building once housed the Georgian Suite restaurant, continuing a tradition of fine dining venues within luxury Manhattan residences. This blend of upscale dining and residential living was common among buildings of this era serving wealthy residents.

The building sits directly on Fifth Avenue with immediate access to the shopping district, making it convenient for those exploring luxury retail along the avenue. The neighborhood is well-served by public transportation and surrounded by upscale dining, galleries, and cultural institutions.

The building housed some of New York's wealthiest residents when it opened, including prominent collectors and business figures known for their private art collections. Early residents established it as one of the city's most exclusive addresses, a reputation it maintains today.

Location: Manhattan

Architects: Rosario Candela, Warren and Wetmore

Official opening: 1928

Architectural style: Art Deco architecture

Floors above the ground: 15

GPS coordinates: 40.77573,-73.96428

Latest update: December 7, 2025 20:41