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Sterling Plaza, 255 East 49th Street, #PHA

$6,900,000 ($2,041 per ft2) | 4 beds, 3 baths | Approx. 3,381 ft2
Building Profile  | 
227 days on Market

Key Details

  • Listed: Apr 8, 2024
    Last Price Change: ($600,000) on Jul 16
    Days on Market: 227
    Building Type: Condominium
    Neighborhood: Midtown East (Manhattan)
    Doorman: FT Doorman
    Listing viewed 226 times
Monthly Common Charges: $5,119
Monthly Real Estate Taxes: $4,639
Total Taxes & Fees: $9,758 ($2.89/ft2)
Est. Monthly Mortgage: $41,190
Total Est. Monthly Carrying Cost: $50,948 ($15.07/ft2)
Note: the above is based on a down payment of 10% ($690,000), which is the minimum amount permitted by the building.

Insider Highlights

  • Luxurious Interior: The penthouse boasts approximately 3,400 square feet of meticulously designed space over three levels, featuring a massive living room with over 760 square feet of entertaining space, a glass enclosed dining room overlooking the East River and the Northern cityscape, and a chic wet bar with a light-up onyx stone countertop.
  • High-End Features: The property is equipped with high-end features such as a honed black granite wood burning fireplace, Russian wide plank oak floors, custom architectural lighting, Savant sound and television system, and Nest controlled systems. The Italian Boffi kitchen comes with Corian countertops and top-of-the-line appliances.
  • Spacious Bedrooms: The penthouse has four lavish bedrooms and three full bathrooms, including a king-sized primary bedroom with custom designed floor to ceiling closets and a spa-like primary bath. Additional bedrooms offer Eastern morning sunshine and views, one with its own private balcony.
  • Prime Location: This spacious penthouse is located in the heart of Midtown East, within walking distance of the United Nations, Theater District, Grand Central terminal, the East River, Fifth Avenue and Central Park. It's also in close proximity to a plethora of delicious restaurants and grocery stores, including Whole Foods, the Dag Hammarskjold Plaza Greenmarket and Morton Williams.
  • Outdoor Space: The property features a 1,620 square foot roof deck with panoramic views of the city skyline. The building also offers outdoor entertainment space, courtyard, and terraces/balconies.
  • Building Amenities and Accessibility: The full-service condominium offers a 24-hour doorman, live in super, laundry room, concierge, resident storage, central AC, full service garage, intercom, children's playroom, in-unit washer/dryer, bike room, live-in superintendent, and easy access to 6, E & M subways and the M49 and M15 buses. Pets are warmly welcomed.

Description

Welcome to Penthouse A, where luxury meets convenience in the heart of Midtown East. This exquisite residence offers an unparalleled living experience, just shy of 3,400 square feet of meticulously designed space over three different levels with the piece de resistance, a 1,620 square foot roof deck. With four lavish bedrooms, three full bathrooms and unparalleled panoramic views of the iconic city skyline, this home exemplifies urban living at its finest.
The massive living room provides over 760 square feet of entertaining space and features a honed black granite wood burning fireplace, two seating areas, Russian wide plank oak floors, city and river vistas, top of the line millwork, custom architectural lighting, Savant sound and television system, and Nest controlled systems.

Adjacent to the living area is a glass enclosed dining room overlooking the East River and the Northern cityscape. Convenient to the dining area is a chic wet bar with a light-up onyx stone countertop, bar sink, storage, and wine fridge.
A chef’s dream, the 33 foot long Italian Boffi kitchen with Corian countertops features not one, but two of every top-of-the-line appliance.

Miele and Gaggenau steal the show, including a 70-bottle wine refrigerator, freezer drawers, beverage fridge and integrated espresso/cappuccino maker. A smartly designed island features seating for 6 with brilliant North and West views through large plate glass picture windows.
Tucked away for privacy, the king-sized primary bedroom is outfitted with 6 custom designed floor to ceiling closets, magnificent views of the Chrysler and Empire State buildings, another walk in closet and a spa-like primary bath. It’s adorned with Boffi Winged Collection fixtures as well as a walk-in steam shower for two, a free-standing soaking tub, double marble vanities with floating oval medicine cabinets, a separate water closet, and heated floors.
A secondary bedroom on the main floor allows for flexible use as a staff room, office, exercise space or guest accommodation with an elegant full bath.

The sculptural Guggenheim-inspired staircase takes you down to two additional bedrooms with Eastern morning sunshine and views, one with its own private balcony.
This floor enjoys a separate entry and a generous laundry closet with full sized Miele washer and dryer. A decadent two person Swedish sauna sits next to a serene white marble and mosaic bathroom with double sinks, jacuzzi bathtub, separate stall shower and heated floor.
Sterling Plaza is a prestigious full-service condominium with a 24-hour doorman, live in super and laundry room. Pets are warmly welcomed. This location is extremely convenient with a plethora of delicious restaurants and grocery stores, including Whole Foods, the Dag Hammarskjold Plaza Greenmarket and Morton Williams.

Please note the current owner is receiving the condo tax abatement for primary residence. Capital assessment of $1,775.55 per month until end of December of 2024.
Located on a historic, charming street you are within walking distance of the United Nations, Theater District, Grand Central terminal, the East River, Fifth Avenue and Central Park. Transportation is a breeze with proximity to 6, E & M subways and the M49 and M15 buses.

Just a quick ride to the FDR, LaGuardia and JFK.
To experience the epitome of luxury penthouse living at Sterling Plaza contact us for a viewing.

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Apartment Amenities

  • City View
  • River View
  • Balcony
Listing courtesy of Corcoran Group

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About Sterling Plaza, 255 East 49th Street

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Sterling Plaza, 255 East 49th Street has received a CityRealty Rating of 76, 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

29
Out of 44
+
24
Out of 36
+
14
Out of 39
+
9
=
76
Out of 119
 

Architecture Rating: Points Breakdown

Exterior:
Very Attractive 5 out of 8 points
Retail Quality:
Good 3 out of 5 points
Canopy Entrance:
Dramatic 3 out of 3 points
Alterations:
None 2 out of 2 points
Plaza Or Atrium:
Very Attractive 3 out of 3 points
Contextual Design:
No, but OK 1 out of 3 points
Skyline:
Highly Visible 2 out of 2 points
Local Visibility:
Highly Visible 2 out of 2 points
Watertank:
Enclosed 1 out of 2 points
Airconditioners:
Not Allowed 2 out of 2 points
Free Standing:
Corner 1 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:
None 0 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:
Impressive 3 out of 4 points
Neighborhood Ambience:
Attractive 2 out of 3 points
Traffic Noise:
Considerable 1 out of 3 points
Protected Views:
Only Top Floors 1 out of 2 points
Distance To Subway:
3-5 Short Blocks 1 out of 2 points
Firedepartment Noise:
No Noise 2 out of 2 points
Distance To Supermarket:
Less than 3 Short Blocks 2 out of 2 points
Distance To Park:
More than 6 Short Blocks 0 out of 2 points
Distance To Water:
3-6 Short Blocks 1 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:
Quite Stylish 3 out of 5 points
Units Per Floor:
5-9 2 out of 5 points
Ceiling:
8-9 Feet 1 out of 4 points
Balconies:
Many 2 out of 3 points
Health Club:
None 0 out of 2 points
Private Gardens:
None 0 out of 2 points
Storage Rooms:
Minimal 1 out of 2 points
Bay Windows:
Some 1 out of 1 points
Fireplaces:
None 0 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:
None 0 out of 1 points
Maids Room:
None 0 out of 1 points
Catering:
None 0 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:
No 0 out of 1 points
Prewar:
No 0 out of 1 points
Other Amenities:
Many 2 out of 2 points

Building Amenities

  • Concierge
  • FT Doorman
  • High-Rise
  • Post War
  • Resident Storage
  • Central AC
  • Full Service Garage
  • Intercom
  • Washer/Dryer in building
  • Elevator
  • Children's Playroom
  • Outdoor Entertainment Space
  • Courtyard
  • In-Unit Washer/Dryer
  • Bike Room
  • Live-In Superintendent
  • Terraces / Balconies

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Pros
  • Convenient midtown location
  • Colonnaded marquee
  • Attractive plaza with sculpture and curved planters
  • Doorman
  • Many balconies
  • Close to Subway
Cons
  • No health club
  • No roof deck
  • No garage
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Subways

  1. M
  2. 6
  3. E
at Lexington Ave and 53rd 0.21 miles
  1. 4
  2. 5
  3. 7
at 3rd Ave and 42nd 0.42 miles

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