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444 East 52nd Street, #PHNTERRACE

$6,995,000 | 3 beds, 6 baths
Building Profile  | 
85 days on Market

Key Details

  • Listed: Aug 28, 2024
    Days on Market: 85
    Building Type: Cooperative
    Neighborhood: Beekman/Sutton Place (Manhattan)
    Doorman: FT Doorman
Monthly Maintenance: $10,763
Est. Monthly Mortgage: $34,798
Total Est. Monthly Carrying Cost: $45,561
Note: the above is based on a down payment of 25% ($1,748,750), which is the minimum amount permitted by the building.

Insider Highlights

  • Prime Location: This historic Art Deco residence is located in the prestigious Beekman/Sutton Place neighborhood, set on a quiet, idyllic cul-de-sac overlooking the East River. It's in close proximity to gourmet grocery stores, public transportation, and a dog park, and is across the street from River House.
  • Residence Features: The duplex terrace residence offers breathtaking 180-degree vistas of the city and river, a grand entertaining floor with a fireside living room, formal dining room, and wrapped terraces. It also includes a chef's dream kitchen with mahogany and granite finishes, a wood-burning fireplace, laundry area, and thoughtful storage solutions.
  • Bedroom and Bathroom Details: The apartment boasts three serene bedrooms, each with its own lavish bathroom. The luxurious primary suite features dual baths, a dressing room, and ample built-in mahogany closets.
  • Building Amenities: The building provides a full-time doorman and elevator attendant for added security and convenience. Other amenities include a laundry room, bike room, storage, and a live-in superintendent.
  • Purchase Flexibility: The building allows pets, pied-a-terres, and parents purchasing for children, making it a versatile choice for a variety of potential buyers.
  • Building History and Design: The apartment is part of a cooperative built in 1929 with 52 apartments across 11 floors. The building has a distinguished pre-war design and is located in an area with many restaurants.

Description

Perched high above the bustling heart of Manhattan, this extraordinary duplex TERRACE residence on the 10th & 11th floor envelops nearly two-thirds of its floor, offering breathtaking 180-degree vistas. The epitome of refined elegance, this traditional masterpiece boasts a grand entertaining floor surrounded by wrapped terraces, a fireside living room, a formal dining room, kitchen and staff quarters, three bedrooms, and five and a half bathrooms, creating a harmonious lend of luxury and comfort ideal for both everyday living and grand entertaining. Inviting Interior A majestic 30-foot gallery adorned with arches and soaring ceilings serves as a grand entryway to the penthouse. Framed by a double living room and a stately formal dining room, this space opens seamlessly onto a sprawling planted terrace, commanding panoramic views of the city skyline and the tranquil river below.

Enhanced by a woodburning fireplace and meticulously hand-pegged oak floors, the living room radiates warmth and sophistication, while the adjacent dining room promises memorable gatherings under the city lights. Multiple double-paned wood French doors lead to the terrace, an oasis complete with irrigation, ambient lighting, and musical ambiance, all newly tiled. A chef’s dream, the windowed mahogany and granite kitchen, a converted maid’s room now used as an office with a skylight and bath, and a powder room complete the upper level.

You can go to the lower level to discover three serene bedrooms, each with its own lavish bathroom, including a luxurious primary suite boasting dual baths, a luxurious dressing room, and ample built-in mahogany closets. An additional wood-burning fireplace in the secondary bedroom and laundry area and thoughtful storage solutions ensure every comfort is catered to. Shares: PHN - 1,625 - Shares 10B – 240 - Shares THE BUILDING: **Historic Art Deco Residence on a Private Cul-de-Sac** Nestled within a sought-after private cul-de-sac in one of Manhattan’s most prestigious neighborhoods, this historic Art Deco residence exudes timeless charm and echoes with stories of New York’s literary past. In 1934, Dorothy Parker found peace in this very apartment near the East River, marking a significant chapter in her life. Today, this magnificent Art Deco gem, standing tall at 13 stories, retains its original allure, adorned with three majestic stone thunderbirds crowning its façade.

Situated on a tranquil dead-end street, it offers unparalleled views of the island’s edge, the FDR Drive, and the East River—a serene escape that has preserved its quiet elegance since icons like Parker and Fitzgerald graced its doorstep. **Building Amenities** This intimate, full-service building welcomes residents with the convenience of a doorman and elevator attendant. Whether it’s a pied-à-terre or a cherished pet, this residence embraces a lifestyle of comfort and ease. **Location** Perched on Manhattan’s East River, this enclave offers a rare blend of seclusion and proximity to the city’s vibrant energy. Perfectly preserved yet steeped in history, this address embodies the allure of Manhattan’s finest living.

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Apartment Amenities

  • City View
  • River View
  • Washer/Dryer in apt.
Listing courtesy of Sothebys International Realty

Pricing History

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About 444 East 52nd Street

64

444 East 52nd Street has received a CityRealty Rating of 64, 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

21
Out of 44
+
30
Out of 36
+
13
Out of 39
=
64
Out of 119
 

Architecture Rating: Points Breakdown

Exterior:
Very Distinguished 7 out of 8 points
Retail Quality:
None 2 out of 5 points
Canopy Entrance:
Attractive 2 out of 3 points
Alterations:
None 2 out of 2 points
Plaza Or Atrium:
None 0 out of 3 points
Contextual Design:
Yes and Good 2 out of 3 points
Skyline:
Not Visible 0 out of 2 points
Local Visibility:
Partially Visible 1 out of 2 points
Watertank:
Enclosed 1 out of 2 points
Airconditioners:
Allowed and Present 0 out of 2 points
Free Standing:
No 0 out of 2 points
Gargoyles:
Distinctive 2 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:
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:
Outstanding 5 out of 5 points
Distance To Neighborhood Center:
Less than 10 blocks 5 out of 5 points
Views:
Open 2 out of 4 points
Neighborhood Ambience:
Very Attractive 3 out of 3 points
Traffic Noise:
Some 2 out of 3 points
Protected Views:
Only Top Floors 1 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:
Less than 3 Short Blocks 2 out of 2 points
Distance To Park:
Less Than 3 Short Blocks 2 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:
Minimal but Attractive 2 out of 5 points
Units Per Floor:
5-9 2 out of 5 points
Ceiling:
9-11 Feet 2 out of 4 points
Balconies:
None 0 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:
None 0 out of 1 points
Fireplaces:
Some 1 out of 1 points
Door Person:
Yes 1 out of 1 points
Concierge:
None 0 out of 1 points
Elevator Person:
Yes 1 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:
Some 1 out of 1 points
Prewar:
Yes 1 out of 1 points
Other Amenities:
Some 1 out of 2 points

Building Amenities

  • FT Doorman
  • Pre War
  • Elevator
  • Live-In Superintendent

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Pros
  • Distinguished pre-war building
  • Sutton Place area has many restaurants
  • Dead-end street overlooks the East River
  • Across the street from River House
  • Doorman and elevator man
  • Consistent- multi-paned fenestration
  • Gargoyles in the form of pelican finials
Cons
  • No health club
  • Protruding air-conditioners
  • No sidewalk landscaping
  • No balconies
  • No garage
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