880 Fifth Avenue

880 Fifth Avenue is a 21-story residential building with a limestone and buff brick facade on Fifth Avenue in Manhattan. It contains 162 apartments designed by Emery Roth with high-quality finishes and floor plans.

Construction was completed in 1948 as the first residential building on Fifth Avenue after World War II. It replaced the former mansion of railroad magnate Edward Harriman that once stood on the site.

The building represents the upscale lifestyle of New York's wealthy residents, with spacious layouts and quality finishes that show how affluent inhabitants lived and spent their time. The design reflects what privileged New Yorkers expected from their homes during this period.

The building features attended elevators and resident amenities including a fitness center and storage facilities. The property welcomes pets and accommodates temporary residence arrangements for owners.

Many apartments feature windows on two sides that allow better air circulation and natural light from multiple directions. Some units include separate service quarters and pantries designed for household staff.

Location: Manhattan

Inception: 1948

Architects: Emery Roth

Floors above the ground: 21

GPS coordinates: 40.77060,-73.96810

Latest update: December 12, 2025 07:53