The kitchen, with a dual entrance, can be opened up to the dining alcove, transforming the space into an integrated part of the living area. Alternatively, the dining alcove can be converted into a fourth bedroom.
The primary ensuite features an expansive walk-in closet and custom wall-to-wall closets, and the oversized bathroom floor-to-ceiling wrapped in white marble has a deep soaking tub, separate stall shower. The secondary ensuite faces north, providing view of the Koi garden, as does the third bedroom. The bathroom of the third bedroom, with a double door for added privacy, conveniently opens from the hallway, serving as a guest bathroom.
With 9' 3" high ceilings, floor-to-ceiling windows, a washer-dryer closet, and Herringbone wood floors throughout. This home eagerly awaits its ideal second owner, and for them to bring their contractors.
The Building:
St. James Tower condominium provides 24-hour white-glove services, an on-site resident manager, and concierge service. Upon returning home, the elegant lobby, invigorated by its centerpiece waterfall, extends a warm welcome. Residents can enjoy breathtaking views from the roof deck, spanning beyond the East River to the south and the NYC skyline to the west. On the lobby level, two beautifully landscaped outdoor Koi ponds add to the serene lifestyle. The newly renovated gym, central laundry room, and private storage are conveniently situated in the basement.
Designed by Richard Roth Jr. from Emery Roth & Sons, this property lets you be part of Sutton Place's rich narrative. Live where history meets modern elegance.
Neighborhood History:
Sutton Place, a tranquil oasis in bustling New York, boasts elegant blocks from 53rd to 59th Streets, adorned with five parks along the East River front, reminiscent of London's Belgravia. In 1875, Effingham B. Sutton erected a row of brownstones in today's Sutton Square cul-du-sac. The 1920s witnessed a transformative era influenced by Anne Morgan and Anne Vanderbilt, turning the area into a wealthy enclave who moved from their Fifth Avenue mansions, marking a pivotal chapter that shaped the lustrous neighborhood's destiny.
Notable residents, including Jack L. Warner, Aristotle Onassis, Marilyn Monroe, Arthur Miller, Bill Blass, and Freddie Mercury, contribute to Sutton Place's rich legacy. Architect I. M. Pei, serving as the UN secretary general's residence since 1972 and today, fashion power couple Andrew Bolton and Thom Browne. Cinematically, the park's Queensboro Bridge views starred in Woody Allen's 'Manhattan,' and St. James Tower featured as Bud Fox's penthouse in Oliver Stone's 'Wall Street'.
There is an ongoing monthly capital assessment of $145.23 included in the common charges, and a quarterly assessment of $4,955 that will conclude in June 2024.
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.