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Evan Cheng Acquires 998 Fifth Avenue Co-Op From William Lauder For $37.5 Million

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Evan Cheng Acquires 998 Fifth Avenue Co-Op From William Lauder For $37.5 Million

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NEW YORK
Asset Type:Co-Op

The property involved in this transaction is a co-op located at 998 5th Avenue in the Upper East Side market. The sale price was $37,500,000. The transaction marks a significant change in ownership, with the asset now in the hands of the buyer.

Summary of transaction details:

  • Property Type: Co-Op
  • Transaction Amount: $37,500,000
  • Address: 998 5th Avenue
  • Buyer: Evan Cheng
  • Seller: William Lauder - Estée Lauder
  • Seller's Gain: $14,000,000
  • Previous Purchase Year: 2017

This transaction involves notable individuals: Evan Cheng, the CEO of Mysten Labs, acquired the property from William Lauder, who is associated with Estée Lauder. This sale is part of Lauder's strategy to reduce his property portfolio, with discussions ongoing about listings at other locations.

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IMAGE: Evan Cheng & William Lauder DATE: 09/24/2025 ADDRESS: 998 5th Avenue MARKET: Upper East Side ASSET TYPE: Co-Op BUYER: Evan Cheng SELLER: William Lauder - Estée Lauder SALE PRICE: $37,500,000 NOTE: William Lauder sold his 998 Fifth Ave. co-op for $37.5M to Mysten Labs CEO Evan Cheng, netting a $14M gain over his 2017 purchase. The deal comes as Lauder trims his property portfolio, including listings at 778 Park Ave. and a potential $178M Palm Beach estate sale. ́eLauder

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