Move right into this elegant 2 bedroom, 2 bath home that will please those who appreciate a classic and well-appointed home. Perched up high on the 12th floor, one will delight in the gracious layout with BALCONY. The inviting living room enjoys gleaming original oak herringbone floors, high beamed ceilings, a wood burning fireplace and three huge picture windows with open city views and great light. Enjoy delicious meals and conversations in the dining area large enough to seat 6-8.
The impeccably designed windowed cook's kitchen has custom cabinetry, stone countertops, stainless steel appliances and even a cozy dining area. The tranquil primary bedroom suite offers two custom closets and an en suite windowed bathroom. Reminiscent of a Parisian atelier, the bright second bedroom enjoys two exposures with cast iron French doors that open to a lovely balcony offering wonderful NYC views, including One Vanderbilt. The adjacent windowed marble bathroom is conveniently accessible to the common areas of the apartment for guest use. A welcoming entry foyer, great closets, custom mouldings, and fresh neutral paint complete this exceptional residence.
Designed by famed architect Rosario Candela and built in 1929, 14 Sutton Place South is a premier full-service cooperative. Amenities include a beautifully landscaped rooftop garden, fully equipped gym, a supremely attentive resident manager and staff, large (deeded) basement storage, bike room, and central laundry. Pets are permitted with board approval. Maximum financing 50%. Excellent coop financials with no underlying mortgage - a rarity for NYC coops! 2.5% flip tax to be paid by purchaser.
Sutton Place is a peaceful River enclave right in the heart of Manhattan, with the Bridge nearby making for an easy ride to the airport, out east to Long Island or to Connecticut, and walkable to work for those working in Midtown, the United Nations and the medical corridor just north of the Bridge. Quick access to the FDR Drive highway makes for a smooth Über ride downtown or to the Financial District. The location also offers close proximity to shopping at Whole Foods, Trader Joes and Midtown Catch, and excellent dining, such as Mr. Chow's, Vagabond's and Bistro Vendome, which are all neighborhood favorites. Sutton Place also has a number of serene "pocket parks" and you can enjoy a bike ride or stroll along the new East River Esplanade across the street.
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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.