$599,000
Updated 2 years ago
Off Market

Sutton Gardens

420 East 55th Street, 8-U

Sutton Place, Manhattan | First Ave & Sutton Place South

Studio 1 BathCo-op

$599,000
Maintenance$1,133

Listing Features

  • Custom Closets
  • Deco Fireplace
  • French Doors
  • Galley Kitchen
  • Separate Dining Area
  • Wall Sconces
  • Dishwasher
  • Gourmet Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Wine Cooler
  • Marble Bathroom

Outdoor space and views

  • Bridge Views
  • City Views

Building Amenities

  • Full-Time Doorman
  • Cold Storage
  • Elevator
  • Garage
  • Garden
  • Laundry Room
  • Storage

Policies

  • Pets Allowed
  • Pieds A Terre Ok

Property Description for 420 East 55th Street, 8-U

SIMPLY STUNNING SUTTON PLACE!

This jaw dropping designer home was meticulously renovated to create a glamorous luxury residence that is the extraordinary embodiment of sleek, innovative, and classic design. Architecturally designed, this state of the art Junior 1 bedroom, 1 bath home will satisfy those with the most discerning eye. The epitome of chic, Residence 8U asserts itself with dramatic open ambiance and modern luxury. Perfectly perched up on the 8th floor, and at the foot of the East River Esplanade, one will delight living in this wonderful neighborhood with easy access to bike or walk along the East River enjoying extraordinary open views of the the Bridge and iconic landmarks as far as the eye can see.

Prepare to be WOWED. As you enter, you are immediately greeted with a magnificent home that exceeds all expectations. Relax in the inviting living room enjoying beautifully inlaid custom stained white oak herringbone wood floors, and a stunning 1900s antique fireplace mantel perfectly framing the warm glow of the fireplace (electric). The impeccably designed chef's kitchen is a masterful work of art with custom high gloss cabinetry adorned with hand lacquered brass trim and walnut interiors, sleek Carrera marble countertops/backsplash, a brass pot filler, farmhouse sink, a 30" Miele refrigerator, an 18" Miele freezer, a massive 36" Wolf stove and hood, Wolf drawer microwave, Thermador dishwasher, plus a wine fridge! The tranquil bedroom also enjoys wonderful custom built-ins with hand lacquered brass trim, and gorgeous French doors for privacy. The Zen inspired marble bathroom enjoys a custom hand lacquered brass floating vanity, sit in shower, and handcrafted Moroccan brass fixtures to indulge you! A welcoming gallery, gleaming hardwood floors, custom radiator cover, antique crystal sconces and chandeliers, custom closets and built-ins complete this residence. This stunning space has also been refitted with soundproofing, all new plumbing, electrical, and air systems.

420 East 55th Street is a white glove full-service luxury cooperative with 24-hour doorman, supremely attentive resident manager, an elegant lobby (which is being renovated), a landscaped courtyard and garden, two laundry rooms, storage and a garage. This apartment enjoys low maintenance and the co-op permits 80% financing, Pied-a-terres, and is pet friendly too.

Sutton Place is a peaceful River enclave right in the heart of Manhattan, adjacent to the Bridge nearby making for an easy commute out east or to Connecticut, and walkable to work for those working in midtown, the United Nations, and the medical corridor just north of the Bridge. Easy access to the FDR Drive highway makes for a quick ber ride to Wall Street. It offers close proximity to 5th Avenue, Bloomingdales, shopping at Whole Foods, Trader Joes and Midtown Catch, and excellent dining such as Mr. Chow's, Morso and Bistro Vendome, which are neighborhood favorites. Relax in the peacefulness of Sutton Place Park or enjoy a bike ride or stroll along the new serene East River Esplanade!



Building Details for 420 East 55th Street

OwnershipCo-op
Building TypeMid-Rise
Service LevelFull-Time Doorman
AgePost-War
AccessElevator
Year Built1956
Financing Allowed80%
Floors/Apts12/237
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Transit and Citi Bike

Subway

Lexington Av/53 St
0.31 miles
51 St
0.45 miles
Lexington Av/59 St
0.46 miles
59 St
0.47 miles

Citi Bike

E 54 St & 1 Ave
0.05 miles
E 58 St & 1 Ave (NE Corner)
0.17 miles

Contact Agents

Contact Agents

Ann Marie Folan
Douglas Elliman
Maurizio Trois
Douglas Elliman

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.

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OLR ID: 2084427