$4,500,000
Updated 3 years ago
Off Market

440 East 57th Street, PH

Sutton Place, Manhattan | First Ave & Sutton Place

11 Rooms4 Beds3 Baths3,479 Square FeetCo-op

$4,500,000
Maintenance$8,891
Price Per SF
$1,293

Listing Features

  • BuiltIns
  • Corner Apartment
  • Entry Foyer
  • French Doors
  • Galley Kitchen
  • Home Office
  • Moldings
  • Penthouse/Top Flr
  • Private Elevator
  • Walk-in Closet
  • Picture Windows
  • Center Island
  • Dishwasher
  • Eat-in Kitchen
  • Gourmet Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Open Kitchen
  • Windowed Kitchen
  • Wine Cooler
  • Double Vanity
  • En Suite Bathroom
  • Soaking Tub
  • Stall Shower

Outdoor space and views

  • Terrace
  • Queensboro Bridge
  • Skyline Views
  • East Exposure
  • North Exposure
  • South Exposure
  • West Exposure

Building Amenities

  • Full Service
  • Elevator
  • Laundry Room
  • Roof Deck

Policies

  • Pets Allowed
  • Pieds A Terre Ok

Property Description for 440 East 57th Street, PH

Sensational Sutton Penthouse. You can have it all- Space, Light, and Views. Step off of the elevator onto the private landing and enjoy the convenience of leaving your overcoat in the vestibule before entering this mint condition full floor Penthouse. With almost 3500 sq ft indoors and more than 200 sq ft of terrace, this top-floor residence enjoys North, East, South and West exposures. Currently configured as a 4 bedroom (one is a Library), it easily converts to 5 if desired (see alternate floorplan). The foyer leads to a spacious gallery which is flanked by the living room on one side and the dining room on the other– the three rooms combined are over 43 feet wide. An abundance of UV-tinted windows as well as two doors to the terrace provide spectacular light and sweeping southern views. The spacious living room has a gas fireplace, a roll top painting which cleverly hides the tv, a wine bar including a Sub-Zero wine fridge, and a beautiful window seat with an eastern exposure. Off of the living room is a cozy library. Accommodating 12 for a sit-down dinner is easy in the large dining room. And, for the wine lover, a custom, temperature controlled 432 bottle wine wall was impeccably designed by "Joseph & Curtis Custom Wine Cellars" which matches the standards of the finest restaurants. Even the terrace is in mint condition with a new recently installed paver system, three new retractable awnings, and a Sonos sound system. The newly renovated oversized kitchen is outfitted with Calacatta Marble, lots of beautiful soft-close cabinetry and a premium appliance package including a 48 inch Sub-Zero refrigerator, Sub-Zero wine fridge, stacked Blue Star built in ovens, five burner Wolf Cooktop and a vented stainless steel hood. Filled with light from two west-facing windows, cooking is truly a pleasure. A plethora of living and entertaining space is found in this welcoming wing of the penthouse; parties of at least 50 people can be comfortably entertained here. The perfect ambiance to host a wine tasting! The private quarters include 3 bedrooms, 3 beautiful bathrooms (two ensuite) and an office. An inviting primary suite includes a seating area and boasts a spectacular night-time view of the 59th street bridge. One of the secondary bedrooms is also oversized; two bedrooms were formerly combined into one. A hard-wired sonos sound system has been installed throughout the apartment with six zones, with individual volume toggles throughout the apartment. Other thoughtful tech touches include hidden wifi boosters and an ADT security system that transfers with the apartment. There are a total of 13 closets, all customized, with three walk-ins. Beautifully maintained oak floors, imported antique brass door handles, crown and dentil molding, and an integrated AV system make this penthouse both luxurious and practical for everyday living. You really have to experience this penthouse in person to appreciate the care that was taken in designing every detail. Located in the wonderful residential Sutton Place neighborhood, 440 East 57th Street is a full-service building with a 24 hour doorman, resident manager, and a newly refurbished facade. This building is in close proximity to the 59th Street Bridge and FDR Drive making it very convenient for transportation. Shopping including Whole Foods and the new Trader Joe’s around the corner. Dozens of restaurants in every cuisine imaginable (American, Greek, Italian, French, Japanese, South Indian, and Lebanese to name a few) are within a few blocks. Pets are allowed and pied a terres are case-by-case. 2% flip tax paid by purchaser.

Listing History for 440 East 57th Street, PH

Now
06/22/2023
TOM by Pamela Marcus
Compass
03/01/2023
Back on the Market by Pamela Marcus
Compass

Building Details for 440 East 57th Street

OwnershipCo-op
Building TypeHigh-Rise
Service LevelFull Service
AgePost-War
AccessElevator
Year Built1962
Financing Allowed75%
Floors/Apts22/74
Learn More About the Building

Transit and Citi Bike

Subway

Lexington Av/53 St
0.37 miles
Lexington Av/59 St
0.43 miles
59 St
0.45 miles

Citi Bike

E 58 St & 1 Ave (NE Corner)
0.08 miles
E 58 St & 1 Ave (NW Corner)
0.1 miles

Contact Agents

Contact Agents

Phil Wells
Compass

Sutton Place | Manhattan

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.

All information furnished regarding property for sale, rental or financing is from sources deemed reliable, but no warranty or representation is made as to the accuracy thereof and same is submitted subject to errors, omissions, change of price, rental or other conditions, prior sale, lease or financing or withdrawal without notice. All dimensions are approximate. For exact dimensions, you must hire your own architect or engineer.
OLR ID: 1444096