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River House, 435 East 52nd Street, #15A

$4,900,000 ($1,546 per ft2) -21% | 3 beds, 4 baths | Approx. 3,170 ft2
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510 days on Market

Key Details

  • Listed: Dec 2, 2022
    Last Price Change: -6.7% ($350,000) on Jan 24
    Days on Market: 510
    Building Type: Cooperative
    Neighborhood: Beekman/Sutton Place (Manhattan)
    Doorman: FT Doorman
    Listing viewed 1,427 times
Monthly Maintenance: $16,037 ($5.06/ft2)
Est. Monthly Mortgage: $21,944
Total Est. Monthly Carrying Cost: $37,981 ($11.98/ft2)
Note: the above is based on a down payment of 35% ($1,715,000), which is the minimum amount permitted by the building.

Insider Highlights

  • Property Details: This luxurious apartment is located at 435 East 52nd Street, #15A, in the Beekman/Sutton Place neighborhood. It is a spacious 3,170 ft2 cooperative, listed for $4,900,000, with 3 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, and a monthly maintenance fee of $16,037.
  • Interior Features: The penthouse level apartment boasts 10’ ceilings, original crown moldings, a wood-burning fireplace in the living room and library, and light oak flooring throughout. The windowed chef’s kitchen is equipped with a 6 burner stove and double wall oven. The primary suite features 2 walk-in closets and a windowed marble bath.
  • Additional Rooms: The property includes a double maid’s room which can be reconfigured as a breakfast nook, a 4th bedroom, or a home office. There is also a washer/dryer in the unit for added convenience.
  • Outdoor Space: The apartment offers a generous 1075 sq ft wrap-around terrace and 22 oversized windows, providing ample natural light and stunning views.
  • Building Amenities: The building, built in 1931, offers a full-time doorman, concierge, resident storage, full service garage, garden, health club, pool, rooftop terrace, elevator, lounge, courtyard, laundry room, library, live-in superintendent, porte-cochère / driveway, restaurant, sports court, and terraces / balconies. Access to the fitness center, pool, and River Club membership is available for a small fee.
  • Additional Information: The building allows pets and pied-a-terres, and permits 50% financing. It consists of 79 apartments across 26 floors.

Description


"Top of Tower A"- Penthouse Level

Perched high above the East River with open sweeping views to the South, East and North, this magnificent terraced apartment with 10’ ceilings and original crown moldings is a very special place to call home. This rarely available penthouse level 3 bedroom, 4 bath apartment with a corner study, double maid’s room and approx.1075 sq ft wrap-around terrace is situated in the well known River House, The River House is known for its exceptional architecture, attention to privacy and white glove service.

From the moment you enter this home from your private vestibule there is an abundance of light and expansive views from the oversized windows of which there are 22 in total. There are 5 different access doors to the exterior space.

A gracious foyer opens into the living room with a wood-burning fireplace and an intimate corner library facing South with an additional wood-burning fireplace which provides an easy flow for entertaining and direct views of the East River.

The windowed chef’s kitchen is equipped with an abundance of cabinetry and storage, a 6 burner stove, double wall oven and is adjacent to a double maid’s room which can be reconfigured as a breakfast nook, 4th bedroom or home office.

The enormous, corner primary suite has gorgeous views of the East River and beyond and is replete with 2 huge walk-in closets and a windowed marble bath.
There are 2 additional bedrooms, one of which has an en-suite bath and abundant closets.

Light oak flooring throughout and a washer/dryer complete this special unit.The River House, one of the most acclaimed full-service white glove prewar coops in all of NYC was built in 1931 by James Stewart and designed by Wagner and White as a 26-story Art Deco building at the end of a quiet cul de sac with a private gated cobble-stone courtyard.

A live-in resident manager, multiple doormen, and lobby attendants provide the ultimate in service and privacy. 3% flip tax paid by the purchaser. Pets and pied-a-terres permitted. 50% financing permitted.

New shareholders at the River House have access to the fitness center and pool and are welcome to apply for a full River Club membership for a small fee and streamlined application process.

The newly renovated, highly coveted private facility, which has its own entrance on 52nd St and is also accessible through the building lobby, has 3 squash courts, 2 tennis courts, a golf simulator, a swimming pool, and several entertaining and dining spaces, including a bar overlooking the East River.

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Apartment Amenities

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Listing courtesy of Douglas Elliman Real Estate

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About River House, 435 East 52nd Street

99

River House, 435 East 52nd Street has received a CityRealty Rating of 99, based on:

 
Architecture

Anything above 30 is remarkable, from 20-29 is distinguished and from 11-19 is average, while below 11 is below average.

 
Location

Anything above 27 is remarkable, from 18-26 is distinguished and from 9-17 is average, while below 9 is below average.

 
Features

Anything above 22 is remarkable, from 16-21 is distinguished and from 9-15 is average, while below 9 is below average.

Rating Summary

34
Out of 44
+
27
Out of 36
+
28
Out of 39
+
10
=
99
Out of 119
 

Architecture Rating: Points Breakdown

Exterior:
Architectural Masterpiece 8 out of 8 points
Retail Quality:
None 2 out of 5 points
Canopy Entrance:
Dramatic 3 out of 3 points
Alterations:
Well Done 1 out of 2 points
Plaza Or Atrium:
Very Attractive 3 out of 3 points
Contextual Design:
No, but Very Good 3 out of 3 points
Skyline:
Highly Visible 2 out of 2 points
Local Visibility:
Highly Visible 2 out of 2 points
Watertank:
Attractively Enclosed 2 out of 2 points
Airconditioners:
Discrete 1 out of 2 points
Free Standing:
Free Standing 2 out of 2 points
Gargoyles:
None 0 out of 2 points
Garden:
Attractive 2 out of 2 points
Fenestration:
Consistent 1 out of 1 points
Landmark:
No 0 out of 2 points
Unity:
Unified Design 1 out of 1 points
Illumination:
None 0 out of 1 points
Water Element:
Yes 1 out of 1 points

Location Rating: Points Breakdown

Street Ambience:
Attractive / Pleasant 3 out of 5 points
Distance To Neighborhood Center:
Less than 20 blocks 4 out of 5 points
Views:
Dazzling 4 out of 4 points
Neighborhood Ambience:
Attractive 2 out of 3 points
Traffic Noise:
Some 2 out of 3 points
Protected Views:
Many 2 out of 2 points
Distance To Subway:
More than 5 Short Blocks 0 out of 2 points
Firedepartment Noise:
No Noise 2 out of 2 points
Distance To Supermarket:
3-5 Short Blocks 1 out of 2 points
Distance To Park:
3-6 Short Blocks 1 out of 2 points
Distance To Water:
Less than 3 Short Blocks 2 out of 2 points
Shopping:
5 or less Short Blocks 2 out of 2 points
Schools:
No Noise 1 out of 1 points
Noise From Nightlife:
None 1 out of 1 points

Features Rating: Points Breakdown

Lobby:
Stunning 5 out of 5 points
Units Per Floor:
3-4 3 out of 5 points
Ceiling:
9-11 Feet 2 out of 4 points
Balconies:
Some 1 out of 3 points
Health Club:
Yes, with Swimming Pool 2 out of 2 points
Private Gardens:
Substantial 2 out of 2 points
Storage Rooms:
Considerable 2 out of 2 points
Bay Windows:
Some 1 out of 1 points
Fireplaces:
Some 1 out of 1 points
Door Person:
Yes 1 out of 1 points
Concierge:
Yes 1 out of 1 points
Elevator Person:
None 0 out of 1 points
Recreational Roof:
None 0 out of 1 points
Driveway:
Yes 1 out of 1 points
Maids Room:
Some 1 out of 1 points
Catering:
Some 1 out of 1 points
Garage:
None 0 out of 1 points
Mixed Use:
No 0 out of 1 points
Non Rectilinear Form:
No 0 out of 1 points
Unusual Layouts:
Some 1 out of 1 points
Prewar:
Yes 1 out of 1 points
Other Amenities:
Many 2 out of 2 points

Building Amenities

  • Concierge
  • FT Doorman
  • High-Rise
  • Pre War
  • Resident Storage
  • Full Service Garage
  • Garden
  • Health Club
  • Pool
  • Rooftop Terrace
  • Washer/Dryer in building
  • Elevator
  • Lounge
  • Courtyard
  • Laundry Room
  • In-Unit Washer/Dryer
  • Fireplaces
  • Landmarked
  • Library
  • Live-In Superintendent
  • Porte-Cochère / Driveway
  • Restaurant
  • Sports Court
  • Terraces / Balconies

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Pros
  • Perhaps the world's finest apartment building
  • Residence guarantees social prominence
  • Grand lobby and garden
  • Exclusive private club with tennis and squash court and dining facilities
Cons
  • Dead-end street
  • Considerable distance from midtown
  • Neighborhood is not up to building's standards
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