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252 East 57th Street, #59A

$5,200,000 ($2,315 per ft2) | 3 beds, 3 baths | Approx. 2,246 ft2
Building Profile  | 
157 days on Market

Key Details

  • Listed: May 29, 2024
    Days on Market: 157
    Building Type: Condominium
    Neighborhood: Midtown East (Manhattan)
    Doorman: FT Doorman
    Listing viewed 168 times
Monthly Common Charges: $5,565
Monthly Real Estate Taxes: $3,666
Total Taxes & Fees: $9,231 ($4.11/ft2)
Est. Monthly Mortgage: $27,565
Total Est. Monthly Carrying Cost: $36,796 ($16.38/ft2)
Note: the above is based on a down payment of 20% ($1,040,000), which is the minimum amount permitted by the building.

Insider Highlights

  • Prime Location: This spectacular corner home is located in the desirable Midtown East neighborhood, conveniently near world-class restaurants, luxury shopping, entertainment, and Whole Foods.
  • Stunning Views and Luxurious Interiors: The property offers expansive views of Central Park, the East River, and the NYC Skyline from its private 59th-floor balcony. It features high ceilings, floor-to-ceiling windows, an open Eggermann kitchen with walnut cabinetry and white quartz countertops, and two bedrooms with en-suite bathrooms.
  • Premium Amenities: The building offers a full suite of curated amenities including a 75-foot swimming pool, fitness center, Pilates studio, guest suites, screening room, billiards room, children’s playroom, and doggy play space. Luxury building amenities also include a spa with hydrotherapy circuit, a lounge, a library, a private dining room, and a bike room.
  • High-End Design: The building, designed by Skidmore Owings & Merrill with interiors by Daniel Romualdez, features a unique design with scooped-out curves and rounded balconies. It also has LEED Accreditation.
  • Convenience and Service: The building provides full-time doorman and concierge services, valet services, and a live-in superintendent. Pets are allowed, and there's even a dog play space and grooming station.
  • Comfort and Practicality: The home is equipped with central air conditioning and an in-unit washer and dryer. The primary suite features custom designed closets and a marble clad bathroom with radiant heat flooring.

Description

Welcome to this spectacular corner home with expansive views in every direction including Central Park, the East River the NYC Skyline. This custom layout was originally a three bedroom three and a half bath and is now an oversized two bedroom with a home office. There are dramatic views from every room. High ceilings and floor to ceiling windows throughout letting in lots of light.

You will enjoy your morning coffee on your private balcony overlooking the city from the 59th floor. The living room is huge and very impressive with both North and West exposures capturing your sweeping views and providing a great space to entertain guests. Any chef will love to cook in this open Eggermann kitchen complete with walnut cabinetry, white quartz countertops and a Meile appliance package.

The two bedrooms are separate from the living area at the other end of the apartment.

Both of the bedrooms offer en-suite bathrooms and overlook the city. The Primary Suite has custom designed closets, a marble clad bathroom with a glass enclosed shower, radiant heat flooring, dual sinks and a 6-foot-deep soaking tub. In addition, this home has central air conditioning, a washer and dryer and it is easily converted back to a three bedroom.

252 East 57th Street offers a full suite of curated amenities.

You will enter into a covered gated Porte Cochere making coming home easy. There is a 75-foot swimming pool with a separate hydrotherapy circuit including a steam room, sauna and ice, relaxation rooms and a fitness center with a separate Pilates studio. There are two furnished guest suites that owners can rent for guests, a screening room, billiards room, children’s playroom and doggy play space.

This building is perfectly located, steps from world-class restaurants, luxury shopping, entertainment, and conveniently next to Whole Foods. Full time doorman and concierge, pets are allowed.

There is an on-going current assessment in effect in the amount of $1,434.45

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Apartment Amenities

  • City View
  • River View
Listing courtesy of Corcoran Group

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About 252 East 57th Street

89

252 East 57th Street has received a CityRealty Rating of 89, 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

28
Out of 44
+
27
Out of 36
+
24
Out of 39
+
10
=
89
Out of 119
 

Architecture Rating: Points Breakdown

Exterior:
Very Distinguished 7 out of 8 points
Retail Quality:
High-End 5 out of 5 points
Canopy Entrance:
Dramatic 3 out of 3 points
Alterations:
Well Done 1 out of 2 points
Plaza Or Atrium:
None 0 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:
Not Allowed 2 out of 2 points
Free Standing:
No 0 out of 2 points
Gargoyles:
None 0 out of 2 points
Garden:
None 0 out of 2 points
Fenestration:
Consistent 1 out of 1 points
Landmark:
No 0 out of 2 points
Unity:
Unrelated Base 0 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 10 blocks 5 out of 5 points
Views:
Dazzling 4 out of 4 points
Neighborhood Ambience:
Very Attractive 3 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:
3-6 Short Blocks 1 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:
Some Noise 0 out of 1 points
Noise From Nightlife:
None 1 out of 1 points

Features Rating: Points Breakdown

Lobby:
Spacious 4 out of 5 points
Units Per Floor:
5-9 2 out of 5 points
Ceiling:
9-11 Feet 2 out of 4 points
Balconies:
Very Attractive 3 out of 3 points
Health Club:
Yes, with Swimming Pool 2 out of 2 points
Private Gardens:
None 0 out of 2 points
Storage Rooms:
Considerable 2 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:
None 0 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:
None 0 out of 1 points
Catering:
None 0 out of 1 points
Garage:
Yes 1 out of 1 points
Mixed Use:
Yes 1 out of 1 points
Non Rectilinear Form:
Yes 1 out of 1 points
Unusual Layouts:
Some 1 out of 1 points
Prewar:
No 0 out of 1 points
Other Amenities:
Many 2 out of 2 points

Building Amenities

  • Attended Lobby
  • Concierge
  • FT Doorman
  • High-Rise
  • Post War
  • Resident Storage
  • Central AC
  • Full Service Garage
  • Elevator
  • Mail Room
  • Business Center
  • Event Room
  • Children's Playroom
  • Lounge
  • Fitness Center
  • Outdoor Entertainment Space
  • In-Unit Washer/Dryer
  • Valet Services
  • Bike Room
  • LEED Accreditation
  • Library
  • Live-In Superintendent
  • Porte-Cochère / Driveway
  • Terraces / Balconies

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Pros
  • Subtle tower with scooped-out curves and rounded balconies
  • Doorman
  • 18-foot-tall lounge on 34th floor
  • Not far from Second Avenue Subway
  • Gym
  • 75-foot swimming pool
  • Two furnished guest suites
  • Whole Foods
  • Two schools
  • Spectacular driveway
  • Bicycle room
  • Balconies with a curved side
  • Screening room
Cons
  • No sidewalk landscaping
  • No roof deck
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Subways

  1. M
  2. 6
  3. E
at Lexington Ave and 53rd 0.20 miles
  1. N
  2. Q
  3. R
  4. 4
  5. 5
at 3rd Ave and 60th 0.26 miles
  1. F
at Lexington Ave and 63rd 0.38 miles

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