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865 United Nations Plaza

865 United Nations Plaza

Doorman Condo located in Turtle Bay/United Nations, between East 49th Street & East 48th Street

$1,377 Avg. price/ft2 Recent Sales
(past 12 months)
  • Recent Sales (15)
  • All Units in Building (64)
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Overview of 865 United Nations Plaza

865 United Nations Plaza is a 17-story, 64-unit completed in 1927 and converted to a condominium in 2007. Located in the convenience of midtown, 865 United Nations Plaza is a boutique building with an elegant lobby, 24-hour doorman, live-in superintendent, central laundry room, and pet-friendly attitude. Close to parking garages, grocery stores, charming cafes and fine dining restaurants, local boutiques, the FDR, and public transportation.

Year Built
1927
Converted: 2007
Apartments
64
Floors
17
Pets: Allowed
Neighborhood
Min Down
20%
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Amenities

  • Concierge
  • FT Doorman
  • Pre War
  • Central AC
  • Garden
  • Washer/Dryer in building
  • Elevator
  • Mail Room
  • Outdoor Entertainment Space
  • Courtyard
  • Laundry Room
  • Bike Room
  • Fireplaces
  • Live-In Superintendent

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Nearby Subways

  1. M
  2. 6
  3. E
at Lexington Ave and 53rd 0.33 miles
  1. 4
  2. 5
  3. 7
at 3rd Ave and 42nd 0.48 miles

Carter’s Review

"The apartment building at 865 United Nations Plaza on the northwest corner of First Avenue and 47th Street was erected in 1928 and designed by George and Irving Blum. 

The 15-story red-brick building was acquired in 2006 by Samson Management and has 81 condominium apartments."
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Pros & Cons

  • Eclectic design prewar by George and Edward Blum
  • Doorman
  • Across from the United Nations and its gardens
  • Near the East River
  • In the Turtle Bay and Beekman neighborhoods
  • No roof deck
  • No health club
  • No swimming pool

CityRealty Rating

18
/44
Architecture
+
27
/36
Location
+
11
/39
Features
+
8
Editor’s Points
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CITYREALTY
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  • How is the CityRealty Rating calculated?

    Architecture
    • 30+ remarkable
    • 20-29 distinguished
    • 11-19 average
    • < 11 below average
    Location
    • 27+ remarkable
    • 18-26 distinguished
    • 9-17 average
    • < 9 below average
    Features
    • 22+ remarkable
    • 16-21 distinguished
    • 9-15 average
    • < 9 below average

Sales History by Apartment Size

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