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River House, 435 East 52nd Street, #13B

$3,500,000 ($875 per ft2) | 3 beds, 4.5 baths | Approx. 4,000 ft2
Building Profile  | 
775 days on Market

Key Details

  • Listed: Oct 9, 2022
    Last Price Change: ($200,000) on Jan 24
    Days on Market: 775
    Building Type: Cooperative
    Neighborhood: Beekman/Sutton Place (Manhattan)
    Doorman: FT Doorman
    Listing viewed 1,398 times
Monthly Maintenance: $12,246 ($3.06/ft2)
Est. Monthly Mortgage: $15,090
Total Est. Monthly Carrying Cost: $27,336 ($6.83/ft2)
Note: the above is based on a down payment of 35% ($1,225,000), which is the minimum amount permitted by the building.

Insider Highlights

  • Spacious and Luxurious Layout: This 4000 square foot apartment boasts 3 bedrooms, 4.5 bathrooms, a private elevator landing, and large dining and living room areas. The primary bedroom features an en-suite bathroom, dressing room, and walk-in closet.
  • Stunning Views and Elegant Interiors: Enjoy breathtaking East River and Southwest city views from this apartment. The interiors are adorned with beautiful oak floors with mahogany inlays and original custom moldings.
  • High-End Kitchen and Amenities: The apartment features a windowed kitchen with a separate butler’s pantry and laundry room. The building offers full-service white glove prewar co-op with multiple doormen and lobby attendants.
  • Recreational Facilities: Residents have access to a fitness center, pool, and River Club membership. The building also includes a garden, health club, rooftop terrace, sports court, and more.
  • Prestigious Location: The apartment is located in the renowned River House building, known for its superb architecture and service. Built in 1931, the building has a rich history and has housed numerous luminaires and celebrities.
  • Pet-Friendly and Flexible: Pets and pied-a-terres are permitted in this apartment, making it a flexible choice for various living arrangements.

Description

Stunning East River and Southwest city views greet you from this elegant and expansive 9 room 4000 square foot layout with approx. 10’ ceilings in the exclusive River House. The flexible layout is currently configured as a 3 bed, 4.5 bath with a double maids room, but can easily be converted to a 4th bedroom or home office.

You enter the apartment from your private elevator landing into a gracious gallery with a powder room. The West facing dining room can easily host 25+ guests and flows into a sunlit immense 31’ living room with a wood burning fireplace and marble mantle, spectacular river and bridge views, and a total of 55’ span of endless entertaining space.

The windowed kitchen is currently configured with a separate butler’s pantry and laundry room, but can easily be opened up to create a large eat in chef’s kitchen.

The primary corner bedroom has sun-filled Southeast views from 3 windows, an en-suite bathroom with an 11’ x 8’ dressing room and walk in closet. 2 additional bedrooms with en-suite baths complete this rare offering.

Additional features include oak floors with beautiful mahogany inlays, original custom moldings, brass hardware, and 14 closets throughout.

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 purchaser. Pets and pied-a-terres 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. The newly renovated private facility, which has its own we entrance on 52nd St. and is also accessible through the building lobby, has 3 squash courts, 2 tennis courts, a golf simulator, swimming pool and several entertaining and dining spaces.

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Apartment Amenities

  • River View
Listing courtesy of Douglas Elliman Real Estate

Pricing History

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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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