For all Turtle Bay's waterfront tranquility, the East Side neighborhood has experienced a new development boomlet in recent years. The latest entrant is The Perrie, a 95-unit condominium that has just launched sales. The first of the one-bedroom availabilities start at $885K. A five-unit penthouse collection offers ceilings over 9'5" and private roof terraces in addition to private balconies, but none of these are on the market yet. With all units, buyers will have the option to purchase custom designer furniture packages for a seamless move-in experience.
The 20-story building at 234 East 46th Street was constructed in 1986. Crowdfunding firm Prodigy secured an $81 million loan for the building in 2015 with plans to operate it as AKA United Nations, an extended-stay hotel by Prodigy's partner Korman Communities under its AKA luxury brand. However, this didn't pan out; Prodigy filed for bankruptcy in 2021, and developer Cape Advisors bought the building for $13 million in May 2023. Fischer + Makooi Architects was at the helm of the renovation.
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As per The Perrie's stacking plan, all apartments from the fourth floor up include private balconies. All interiors feature open floor plans, large-scale windows, wide-plank white oak flooring, custom window treatments, and stacked in-unit Bosch washers and dryers. Kitchens come outfitted with custom-designed cabinetry, quartz countertops, islands with Carrara marble countertops, and integrated Bosch appliances. Bathrooms feature honed marble walls and luxurious glass walk-in showers.
Moreover, The Perrie is Turtle Bay's first residential building to meet the requirements for Federal Housing Administration (FHA) financing. This distinction allows buyers approved by FHA-participating lenders to obtain a mortgage through a government-backed loan that often comes with a lower down payment; additionally, FHA rates are lower than regular mortgage rates at the moment. This gives more people, especially first-time buyers who might appreciate floor plans like The Perrie's, the opportunity for homeownership.
The Perrie (Corcoran Group)
Residents of The Perrie arrive to a landscaped entrance that leads to a double-height attended lobby, beautifully setting the tone for the level of luxury at indoor/outdoor amenities in the building. In the heart of the building, a courtyard garden with a communal fire pit and dedicated dining and lounging areas offers a contemporary answer to the historic Turtle Bay Gardens up the street. The fitness center features state-of-the-art Technogym equipment and direct access to a dedicated yoga area in the courtyard. The lounge also offers courtyard access as well as enough space for coworking, relaxing, and hosting events. Additionally, The Perrie's coworking lounge offers greenery views and a private meeting pod for video conferences.
The Perrie is located on a tranquil, tree-lined street in close proximity to Grand Central Terminal, the United Nations headquarters, and numerous fine dining options. When the middle section of the East Midtown waterfront esplanade is complete (estimated for 2026), visitors will enjoy gorgeous greenery and river views. Another benefit is its close proximity to Midtown East offices, including One Vanderbilt and the forthcoming 175 Park Avenue, 350 Park Avenue, and the JPMorgan Chase headquarters at 270 Park Avenue.
Google Earth map of The Perrie
The Perrie, #305 (Corcoran Group)
The Perrie, #902 (Corcoran Group)
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