Originally purchased from the sponsor, 27A is in pristine condition, having rarely been occupied. In addition, custom features were added to the property by the owner such as a contemporary gas burning fireplace in the living room. Architectural detail was added to the now beautifully coffered ceilings to allow for custom lighting throughout the apartment. Soundproofing was integrated which contributes to the luxurious, calm ambiance of this home. All closet interiors were custom designed and perfectly built out. A complete water filtration system was installed in each of the sinks .
The floors are solid white oak hardwood, the shades are motorized and a multi-zone air-conditioning system offers room to room climate control. An onsite parking space with valet service transfers with the sale along with a storage bin. (There is a monthly charge of $308. for parking to cover garage expenses).
A semi-private elevator landing with only two residences on the 27th floor, leads to an elegant foyer with large coat closet and powder room featuring luxurious Noir du Roi marble floors.
Enter a grand, sun-flooded living room with eastern and southern exposures and breathtaking views of the river as showcased through floor-to-ceiling bay windows. Adjoining through pocket doors, is the south-facing formal dining room which also overlooks the river and provides an impressive space for entertaining.
The kitchen features custom-designed Poliform white lacquer cabinetry, honed absolute Granite countertops and is equipped with top-of- the-line appliances. These include a Subzero refrigerator with two freezer drawers, a Subzero wine refrigerator, Miele oven with five burner range, microwave/convection oven, warming drawer and dishwasher. There is also a laundry area with a Miele washer and dryer.
The extraordinary primary bedroom suite faces south and west and has mesmerizing views of the iconic Manhattan skyline inclusive of the Chrysler and Empire State Buildings. The Suite has an incredible dressing room that is 18" feet long in addition to the separate walk-in closet. The glamorous, windowed en-suite primary bath is clad in white Sivec marble with a Foster and Partners custom-designed Poliform teak vanity. It has radiant heated floors, dual sinks, a deep soaking tub with striking views, an oversized walk-in glass enclosed shower and a separate water closet with bidet.
The second bedroom faces south and has an en-suite bathroom with bathtub, teak vanity and Blue de Savoie marble counter, floor and walls. The third bedroom which spans approximately 17'9', currently serves as an office. It also includes a top-of-the line Murphy bed, discreetly installed by the owner, to use for guests.
50 United Nations Plaza is the ultimate global address offering an unparalleled level of privacy, security and service. A white-glove condominium, it has a 24-hour concierge, doormen, porters and resident manager. Amenities include a gated motor court, a fitness center managed by The Wright Fit which includes a 75-foot swimming pool, sauna, steam and massage rooms as well as a conference room and playroom. There is also bicycle storage and cold storage.
Quick Profile
Turtle Bay is best known for hosting the world’s dignitaries at United Nations once a year as the world institution sits on the eastern edge of the neighborhood along the East River.
But this midtown location offers a lot more, a bustling neighborhood teeming with high-rise apartment buildings and an easy walk to the Midtown business district.
Over the past two decades, developers have assembled almost every corner development site along Second Avenue and have built straight up. Not much left to assemble.
Some of the more glamorous, and of course most expensive, addresses are in close proximity to the United Nations. Trump World Tower, which caused a big stir with area residents, in particular, Walter Cronkite, when it was built sits just north of the United Nations Grounds.
In contrast to the proliferation of the residential highrise, Turtle Bay does have some lovely tree-lined streets between the avenues. In particular, Turtle Bay Gardens, which fronts both 48th Street and 49th Street between Third and Second Avenue has always been a haven for the rich and famous.