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River House, 435 East 52nd Street, #23F

$6,000,000 ($1,132 per ft2) | 4 beds, 6+ baths | Approx. 5,300 ft2
Building Profile  | 
170 days on Market

Key Details

  • Listed: May 16, 2024
    Days on Market: 170
    Building Type: Cooperative
    Neighborhood: Beekman/Sutton Place (Manhattan)
    Doorman: FT Doorman
    Listing viewed 326 times
Monthly Maintenance: $17,334 ($3.27/ft2)
Est. Monthly Mortgage: $25,842
Total Est. Monthly Carrying Cost: $43,176 ($8.15/ft2)
Note: the above is based on a down payment of 35% ($2,100,000), which is the minimum amount permitted by the building.

Insider Highlights

  • Interior: The residence boasts approximately 5,300 square feet of space with soaringly tall ceilings throughout, sun-flooded living room and library, both with wood-burning fireplaces, and a large kitchen supported by a proper Butler’s Pantry, a Breakfast Room, a Staff Room and ensuite bathroom.
  • Additional Features: The duplex includes a unique supplementary studio apartment with a dedicated private entrance and tranquil private quarters featuring a delightful Primary Suite with river views.
  • Building Amenities: The building offers impeccable service including two full-time doormen and a concierge, a garden, a fitness center, a swimming pool, and a full concierge service. It also includes the use of one storage room.
  • Architecture: The landmarked high-rise building, erected in 1931, is known for its superb Beaux-Arts and Art Deco motifs architecture, grand lobby and garden, and has 64 apartments.
  • Exclusive Access: Residents have access to the River Club, which offers peripheral membership and access to certain services for a small fee, including an exclusive private club with tennis and squash court and dining facilities.
  • Location: This magnificent twelve-room duplex is located in the prestigious and picturesque River House, one of Manhattan’s finest and most discreet addresses, guaranteeing social prominence.

Description

Located in the prestigious and picturesque River House, this magnificent twelve-room duplex boasts shimmering East River views, remarkable scale, and pleasingly elegant proportions. Spanning approximately 5,300 square feet and with soaringly tall ceilings throughout, this expansive residence is further distinguished by its unique supplementary studio apartment with a dedicated private entrance onto East 53rd Street and connected to the duplex residence via an internal private elevator. This space includes a full Bath, Kitchenette and lots of closets.

The residence’s central Gallery opens to the sun-flooded Living Room and Library, both with wood-burning fireplaces and sparkling East River views. The Living Room boasts perfect proportions, spans more than 35’ in length, and is anchored by a deep, five-sided bay window. Adjacent, the Dining Room connects through elegant French doors.

Beyond, a large Kitchen is supported by a proper Butler’s Pantry, a Breakfast Room, a Staff Room and ensuite bathroom, as well as an additional large Bedroom and bath. A Powder Room and coat closet are conveniently accessible from the Gallery. Above, tranquil private quarters feature a delightful Primary Suite with sparkling views of the East River from the immensely large Bedroom and its adjoining Sitting Room, replete with a cozy corner fireplace.

Both rooms open onto balconies overlooking the River, and the suite further incorporates very ample closets and two full baths. There are two additional Bedrooms, both with very ample closets and ensuite baths. All bedrooms benefit from glorious southern light and outlooks over the building’s beautiful courtyard gardens. River House is one of Manhattan’s finest and most discreet addresses.

Designed by William L. Bottomly in 1931, this architecturally exquisite art deco building is notable for its elegantly gated entrance court and its inspired, light-filled lobby, which opens onto tiered gardens with views of the East River and beyond. Impeccable service includes two full-time doormen and a concierge, as well as a top resident manager. The sale also includes the use of one storage room.

This immensely grand duplex is truly an oasis from the brisk pace of the city.

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Apartment Amenities

  • Balcony
Listing courtesy of Sothebys International Realty

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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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