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860 United Nations Plaza, #20F

$1,995,000 ($867 per ft2) | 2 beds, 4 baths | Approx. 2,300 ft2
Building Profile  | 
453 days on Market

Key Details

  • Listed: Sep 25, 2023
    Days on Market: 453
    Building Type: Cooperative
    Neighborhood: Turtle Bay/United Nations (Manhattan)
    Doorman: FT Doorman
    Listing viewed 150 times
Monthly Maintenance: $5,496 ($2.39/ft2)
Est. Monthly Mortgage: $9,934
Total Est. Monthly Carrying Cost: $15,430 ($6.71/ft2)
Note: the above is based on a down payment of 25% ($498,750), which is the minimum amount permitted by the building.

Description

This sought after "F" line has sweeping and unobstructed views of the Manhattan Skyline, East River and architecturally significant grounds of the United Nations. The Foyer Gallery adorned with hand painted mural on Wall and Ceiling leads you to the oversized, floor-to-ceiling windows and spacious corner Living Room with expansive views of Southern and Eastern exposures perfect for grand scale entertaining. Renovated eat-in kitchen has a separate laundry area and bar nook which is adjacent to the living room and can easily be opened to create a massive Living Room/Kitchen entertainment space.

Currently, Primary bedroom is configured by combining two bedrooms and two ensuite bathrooms, Third bedroom was converted into a Formal Dining Room with a separate Bathroom and the Fourth Bedroom was tranformed into a Den with ensuite Bathroom The space easily converts back to 4 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms, please see alternate floorplan.. Every Room is drenched with sunlight and endowed with panoramic views, the natural light in this home is exceptional! Living Room, Den and Primary Bedroom have motorized sunshades.

860-870 United Nations Plaza also known as ’The UN Plaza’ is a cooperative composed of two 38- story towers with a total of 336 apartments (of which 56 are duplexes on the top eight floors.) The building features a fully equipped fitness center, garage, bicycle parking, storage cage for each apartment and magnificent sundecks bestowed with 360 degree views of Manhattan and beyond.

Both buildings are children and dog-friendly with a massive support staff. One rare detail of the property is a private full-block circular driveway at the 49th Street exit of the FDR Drive. Location of the towers are convenient to Grand Central, buses, subways, FDR, Wall Street, theater district, epicurean restaurants, shopping, Long Island, Queens, Brooklyn.

860-870 United Nations Plaza is one of New York City’s modernist classic residential building in the heart of Midtown Manhattan.

In 1966, both buildings were built by master architects Wallace Harrison & Max Abramovitz who served as the lead architects for the United Nations Headquarters complex and other iconic buildings such as Time-Life Building at Rockefeller Center. The team also designed the master plan for the Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts.

UN Plaza has been the New York home to key figures in America including Author Truman Capote, TV Producer David Susskind, Publisher Katharine Graham, David Koch of Koch Industries, Art Collector Mary Lasker, The Late Show host Johnny Carson, actor Yul Brynner, and News Anchor Walter Cronkite.

Apartment Notes:

Dogs and pied-a-terres are allowed
Monthly Utilities (basic cable, internet and electric): $360.65
Monthly Window Washing: $58.42
3% Flip Tax paid by purchaser
50% Financing permitted

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About 860 United Nations Plaza

96

860 United Nations Plaza has received a CityRealty Rating of 96, 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

35
Out of 44
+
30
Out of 36
+
21
Out of 39
+
10
=
96
Out of 119
 

Architecture Rating: Points Breakdown

Exterior:
Distinguished 6 out of 8 points
Retail Quality:
High-End 5 out of 5 points
Canopy Entrance:
Dramatic 3 out of 3 points
Alterations:
None 2 out of 2 points
Plaza Or Atrium:
Very Attractive 3 out of 3 points
Contextual Design:
Yes and Good 2 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:
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:
None 0 out of 1 points

Location Rating: Points Breakdown

Street Ambience:
Outstanding 5 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:
Very Attractive 3 out of 3 points
Traffic Noise:
Considerable 1 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:
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:
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:
None 0 out of 3 points
Health Club:
Yes 1 out of 2 points
Private Gardens:
Yes, but Small 1 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:
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:
None 0 out of 1 points
Garage:
Yes 1 out of 1 points
Mixed Use:
Yes 1 out of 1 points
Non Rectilinear Form:
No 0 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

  • Concierge
  • FT Doorman
  • High-Rise
  • Post War
  • Resident Storage
  • Central AC
  • Full Service Garage
  • Garden
  • Health Club
  • Intercom
  • Rooftop Terrace
  • Elevator
  • Lounge
  • Courtyard
  • Bike Room
  • Game Room
  • Porte-Cochère / Driveway
  • Golf Simulator

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Pros
  • Wonderful views
  • Large, impressive lobby
  • Overlooks the United Nations and its gardens
  • Doorman
  • Garage
  • Concierge
  • Many duplex units on top eight floors
  • Large apartments
  • Free-standing
  • Driveway
Cons
  • Very large complex
  • Some distance from midtown
  • Austere and somber architecture and lobby
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  3. E
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