A beautifully proportioned layout provides a clear separation of formal rooms with living spaces allowing for privacy and an ease in entertaining. The oversized open formal expanse presents a very spacious living room spanning 27 feet, an open corner dining area with two exposures, a sun-filled newly renovated kitchen with an oversized window and city views, as well as a pass-through to the dining area and an elegant entry foyer and private balcony overlooking the River. The impressive scale is enhanced by the superb natural light streaming in through numerous oversized windows and the open flow of the expanse that offers a front row seat to the exceptional view. Additionally, beautiful architectural custom elements can be found throughout including a built-in butler?s pantry or dry bar, two sets of elegant glass-paneled wood doors, built-in custom window storage and recessed cove lighting.
The sun-filled newly renovated kitchen enjoys a south-facing view and an open pass through additionally enhancing the light streaming in from the east. With plenty of room to cook, the kitchen offers abundant new cabinet storage, a built-in workstation or breakfast bar, new Caeserstone countertops, new lighting and new GE stainless appliances including gas range, built-in microwave, dishwasher and Liebherr refrigerator. Both bedrooms are incredibly spacious with generous closet storage, oversized windows, full marble bathrooms (one en-suite) and bright exposures.
This sun-filled and serene home has so much to offer: a beautifully-proportioned layout, a large, open entertaining expanse, breathtaking panoramic River views, private outdoor space and exceptional light; all within a white-glove building with 24-hour doorman/ concierge, landscaped Riverside deck, laundry room, gym and garage. Maintenance includes gas, electric, basic cable and internet services.
Quick Profile
Sutton Place is usually described with favorable words like charming, cozy, great neighborhood, hidden gem, sanctuary, or even small village inside a big city. Those descriptions aren’t from real estate folks either, they’re from the people that live and work there, so it must be true.
The quiet and upscale neighborhood is more like an enclave. It’s bounded by East 53rd Street to the south, East 59th Street to the North, First Avenue to the west, and the East River to the east. Most residents will tell you that everything you’ll ever need is located in the neighborhood. When it’s time to venture out into the cityscape, Sutton Place is within easy reach to Midtown and cultural attractions like the Museum of Modern Art, Rockefeller Center, Central Park and other iconic sites.
Manhattan has always had notable celebrity residents. But for unknown reasons, Sutton Place has had more than its share of superstars over the years. Some of the more iconic celebs include: Marilyn Monroe and Arthur Miller, Freddie Mercury, Sigourney Weaver, Joan Crawford, Michael Jackson and sister Latoya (Just for one summer).
Sutton Place is named after Effingham B. Sutton, a shipping merchant and entrepreneur. After hitting it big in the California gold rush, Sutton built brownstones along East 57th and East 58th streets with aspirations of making the section more residential. Poverty and crime dashed his dreams. The street gangs that hung out along the dead-ends and cul-de-sacs added to the neighborhood’s decay. Sutton was about to give up on his development endeavors but the Vanderbilt’s and the Morgan’s showed up in the 1920s and transformed the neighborhood. It soon became a wealthy enclave.