A rare penthouse with the kind of drama New York almost never gives you anymore: 18-foot ceilings, triple-height casement windows, a wood-burning fireplace, and sweeping East River and skyline views that feel cinematic from morning to night.
The great room is anchored by a hand-carved Chesneys Statuary Marble mantel and opens to a private terrace overlooking the United Nations, the river, and the city beyond. The kitchen is beautifully appointed with Statuary Marble, Corian, a vented Lacanche range from France, and Barber Wilson fittings.
A flexible den offers the option for a second bedroom or office, while the upstairs primary suite feels private and elevated, with serene river views, a Statuary Marble bath, a dramatic office overlooking the great room, and discreet laundry.
Above it all, a landscaped private roof terrace by Harrison Green crowns the home and is framed by restored architectural details, new pavers, and open-sky views. This penthouse is turnkey and totally renovated, including 3 new split-system air conditioners.
Windsor Tower in Tudor City
Built in 1929, Windsor Tower is a white-glove cooperative offering full-service amenities, including a 24-hour doorman, a live-in resident manager, a 2,000-SF fitness center, central laundry, and bicycle/storage rooms. 2% flip tax
Quick Profile
Compared to other New York City neighborhoods Tudor City is a bit different. For starters, it's not very big. And technically it's not a neighborhood, it's more along the lines of a residential enclave of Tudor style buildings and parks. Even with the large neon sign boldly exclaiming the enclave's name, Tudor CIty is still a little tricky to find.
Located on the southern edge of Turtle Bay, Tudor City borders Murray Hill and lies on a low cliff which is just east of Second Avenue between 40th and 43rd Street. It overlooks the grounds of the United Nations along First Avenue and the East River beyond.
Tudor City is considered one of the world’s first skyscraper apartment complexes. This was considered a remarkable feat in 1929. Early marketing material, aimed at the middle class, described the development as well-planned, well-built, and well-priced housing. Developer Fred F. Finch designed Tudor City to keep middle class residents in Manhattan as many were fleeing the city for the suburbs.