$2,500,000
Updated a year ago
Off Market

The Sutton

959 First Ave, 17-C

Turtle Bay, Manhattan | East 52nd Street & East 53rd Street

4.5 Rooms2 Beds2 Baths1,349 Square FeetCondo

$2,500,000
Common Charges$2,151
RE Taxes$669
Price Per SF
$1,853

Listing Features

  • Corner Apartment
  • Entry Foyer
  • High Ceilings [10.5']
  • Split Bedrooms
  • Walk-in Closet
  • Washer / Dryer
  • Casement Windows
  • Oversized Windows
  • Wall of Windows
  • Center Island
  • Dishwasher
  • Gourmet Kitchen
  • Open Kitchen
  • S Steel Appliances
  • Wine Cooler
  • Double Vanity
  • En Suite Bathroom
  • Marble Bathroom
  • Soaking Tub
  • Stall Shower

Outdoor space and views

  • City Views
  • East River
  • Partial River
  • Skyline Views
  • East Exposure
  • South Exposure

Building Amenities

  • Full Service
  • Bike Storage
  • Cold Storage
  • Elevator
  • Fitness Facility
  • Garden
  • Playroom
  • Resident Lounge
  • Storage

Policies

  • Pets Allowed
  • Pieds A Terre Ok

Property Description for 959 First Ave, 17-C

Modern Elegance Meets Timeless Charm in This Bright and Spacious 2-Bedroom Condo at The Sutton

This beautifully designed 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom residence at The Sutton blends vintage charm with modern sophistication and artisanal craftsmanship. Spanning approximately 1,340 square feet, this home features a gracious layout with split bedrooms and a sprawling open-concept kitchen, dining, and living area-all framed by soaring 10.5-foot ceilings and striking East-facing casement windows that fill the space with natural light.

The open chef's kitchen is outfitted with top-of-the-line Gaggenau 4-series appliances, a Summit wine cooler, polished white glass countertops and backsplash, stylish ribbed-glass cabinetry, and an oversized island-perfect for entertaining.

The serene primary suite boasts walls of south- and east-facing windows, multiple closets including a generous walk-in, and a spa-caliber en-suite bath clad in Calacatta marble with a herringbone floor, double vanity, Waterworks fixtures, deep soaking tub, and a separate glass-enclosed shower. The second bedroom also offers ample space and closet storage, with its own luxuriously appointed marble bathroom

.Additional features include wide-plank 5" oak flooring throughout, a Bosch washer/dryer, and a sunlit alcove currently used as an exercise area. Enjoy sweeping city skyline views with glimpses of the East River from this corner residence.

Building Amenities & Location: The Sutton is a full-service condominium offering a range of top-tier amenities: a large fitness center, resident lounge with fireplace, landscaped garden with patio, children's playroom, cold storage, and bike storage. Located in the heart of Midtown East, residents enjoy easy access to Whole Foods, Trader Joe''s, and riverside parks.

Exceptional Value: One of the last buildings to benefit from the 421-A tax abatement (in place until 2032), this home combines luxury living with incredible value. Low common charges and a temporary monthly assessment of $579.50 (ending 9/30/26) make this a rare and compelling opportunity in a sought-after neighborhood.

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Listing History for 959 First Ave, 17-C

Now
06/01/2025
Expired by Jessica G. Ushan
Brown Harris Stevens
02/24/2025
$2,500,000 [-$150,000] [5.7%]
Price Drop by Jessica G. Ushan
Brown Harris Stevens

Building Details for 959 First Ave

OwnershipCondo
Building TypeHigh-Rise
Service LevelFull Service
AgePost-War
AccessElevator
Year Built2016
Financing Allowed90%
Floors/Apts29/113
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Transit and Citi Bike

Subway

Lexington Av/53 St
0.24 miles
51 St
0.36 miles
Lexington Av/59 St
0.49 miles
59 St
0.5 miles

Citi Bike

E 54 St & 1 Ave
0.07 miles
E 51 St & 1 Ave
0.08 miles

Contact Agent

Contact Agent

Jessica Ushan
Brown Harris Stevens

Turtle Bay | Manhattan

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.

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OLR ID: 1486491