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860 United Nations Plaza, #23E

$2,000,000 | 4 beds, 5.5 baths
Building Profile  | 
69 days on Market

Key Details

  • Listed: Sep 13, 2024
    Days on Market: 69
    Building Type: Cooperative
    Neighborhood: Turtle Bay/United Nations (Manhattan)
    Doorman: FT Doorman
    Listing viewed 839 times
Monthly Maintenance: $7,473
Est. Monthly Mortgage: $9,949
Total Est. Monthly Carrying Cost: $17,422
Note: the above is based on a down payment of 25% ($500,000), which is the minimum amount permitted by the building.

Insider Highlights

  • The apartment offers breathtaking open city and river views from oversized floor-to-ceiling windows in every room. It features an expansive and flexible layout with 3 or 4 bedrooms and 5.5 baths, including a luxurious double-sized primary suite with a sitting area, two marble baths, and exceptional closet space.
  • Chef's Kitchen and Building Amenities
  • The property boasts a large chef’s, windowed, eat-in-kitchen with excellent storage and a washer/dryer in the butler’s pantry. The building amenities include a private driveway, 24 hr. doorman and concierge, valet service, garage, roof terrace, fully equipped fitness center with Pilates studio, golf simulator, 2 conference rooms, residents lounge with catering kitchen, individual storage bins, bicycle storage and on-site Management Office.
  • Purchase Options and Building History
  • Pied-a-terre purchases are permitted and international buyers are allowed with acceptable US-based assets. The building was designed by master architects Harrison & Abramovitz, built in 1966 with 334 apartments and 38 floors.
  • Full-Time Staff and Additional Amenities

Description

Located in the iconic 860 United Nations Plaza, this high floor, expansive, elegant, sundrenched, flexible 3 or 4 bedroom, 5.5 bath home awaits you. Breathtaking open city and river views from oversized floor to ceiling windows are captured in every room. Gracious foyer with an adjacent powder room leads into large corner living room facing south/west which flows into the library/bedroom with bar and en-suite bath as well the formal dining room creating an ideal layout for entertaining on a grand scale.

Originally 8 rooms, now configured as 7 with a luxurious double sized primary suite with sitting area, two marble baths, and exceptional closet space with two dressing size walk-in closets and dazzling open southern views overlooking the East River and the grounds of the United Nations. Additional spacious bedroom with custom built-ins, two closets, one walk-in and those exhilarating southern views with a marble bath across the hall. Large chef’s, windowed, eat-in-kitchen with excellent storage and washer/dryer in the butler’s pantry.

Adjacent to the kitchen is an office or bedroom with en-suite bath and those inspiring views. Hardwood floors and abundant closets complete this very unique, special and sophisticated home.
860 U.N. Plaza, designed by master architects Harrison & Abramovitz is a white glove, pet friendly coop with a seasoned and accommodating staff of 53. Amenities include a private driveway, 24 hr. doorman and concierge, valet service, garage, roof terrace, fully equipped fitness center with Pilates studio, golf simulator, 2 conference rooms, Club 39 - a residents lounge with catering kitchen, individual storage bins, bicycle storage and on-site Management Office.

Easy access to East River Drive, Grand Central, public transportation, fine restaurants and shopping. Pied-a-terre purchases permitted. 50% financing allowed, 3% flip tax paid by the purchaser.
Apartments can be purchased in a Qualified Personal Residential Trust. International buyers are permitted with acceptable US based assets.

75% financing allowed. Maintenance $7,473.48 + Utilities $471.37 + Window Washing Service $81.28, $8,026 total monthly charges. Approximately 3050 square feet per a qualified, 3rd party vendor.

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Listing courtesy of Brown Harris Stevens Residential Sales LLC

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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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Subways

  1. M
  2. 6
  3. E
at Lexington Ave and 53rd 0.38 miles

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