$26,000,000
Updated 3 months ago
Off Market

One Sutton Place South

1 Sutton Place South, PH

Sutton Place, Manhattan | East 56th Street & East 57th Street

14 Rooms5 Beds6.5 Baths6,900 Square FeetCo-op

$26,000,000
Maintenance$40,170
Price Per SF
$3,768

Listing Features

  • BuiltIns
  • Dressing Area
  • Entry Foyer
  • Full Floor
  • Galley Kitchen
  • High Ceilings [14.5']
  • Home Office
  • Laundry Room
  • Library / Den
  • Open Space
  • Penthouse/Top Flr
  • Private Elevator
  • Recessed Lighting
  • Walk-in Closet
  • Washer / Dryer
  • WBFP
  • Wet Bar
  • Arched Windows
  • Bay Windows
  • Oversized Windows
  • Skylights
  • Wall of Windows
  • Adjoining Pantry
  • Center Island
  • Convection Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Gourmet Kitchen
  • S Steel Appliances
  • Service Entrance
  • Windowed Kitchen
  • En Suite Bathroom
  • Powder Room
  • Soaking Tub
  • Stall Shower

Outdoor space and views

  • Wrap Terrace
  • City Views
  • East River
  • Queensboro Bridge
  • Skyline Views
  • East Exposure
  • North Exposure
  • South Exposure
  • West Exposure

Building Amenities

  • Full-Time Doorman
  • Attended Elevator
  • Fitness Facility
  • Garden
  • Laundry Room
  • Storage

Policies

  • Pets Allowed

Property Description for 1 Sutton Place South, PH

Rarely does a home of such stature and history come to market. The only penthouse atop One Sutton Place South, this full-floor residence offers an extraordinary combination of privacy, proportion, and presence that is nearly impossible to replicate-with over 6,900 square feet of interior living space and an astonishing 6,700 square feet of wraparound terraces that capture sweeping views of the East River, the 59th Street Bridge, and the iconic Manhattan skyline.
Originally commissioned by Henry Phipps and designed for his daughter and son-in-law, the apartment has long been a setting of significance and style-most famously serving as the residence of style icon CZ Guest. Today, it has been thoughtfully reimagined for modern living, pairing its historic grandeur with a clean, contemporary sensibility. Nearly every room opens directly onto a terrace, creating a fluid connection between indoors and out, where light and vistas shift from morning to evening.

Enter through one of two private elevator landings into a dramatic skylit gallery, which sets the tone for the scale and grace of the home. The expansive living room-with its curved walls of windows framing river and skyline views-anchors the entertaining wing, alongside a richly appointed library with wet bar, an elegant formal dining room, and a streamlined chef's kitchen with direct terrace access. These spaces are designed to host gatherings both intimate and grand, with gallery-grade lighting and finely integrated systems that allow art, design, and daily life to coexist effortlessly.

The private wing is anchored by a remarkable primary suite, where soaring ceilings, dual dressing rooms, and two tranquil baths create a true retreat. A separate den, study, and two additional ensuite bedrooms provide versatility for guests, family, or creative pursuits. Every detail of this home reflects intention and refinement, from the proportioned galleries to the seamless integration of modern comfort within a historic framework.

Beyond the residence itself, One Sutton Place South offers the rare combination of Rosario Candela's iconic 1927 architecture and the elegance of a lifestyle above it all. Known for its porte-cochère and private riverside garden, the building is among Manhattan's most distinguished cooperatives. Residents enjoy full-service amenities including a state-of-the-art fitness center, private storage, and an exceptional staff that upholds the building's legendary reputation.

The location combines tranquility with connectivity: moments from the newly opened East River Esplanade walking path, yet with easy access to major highways, airports, and all points across the city. This is a home where history, scale, and style converge in a singular way.
Quite simply, there is nothing else like it-elevated in every way.

Building Details for 1 Sutton Place South

OwnershipCo-op
Building TypeMid-Rise
Service LevelFull-Time Doorman
AgePre-War
AccessAttended Elevator
Year Built1925
Financing Allowed50%
Floors/Apts14/46
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Transit and Citi Bike

Subway

Lexington Av/53 St
0.45 miles

Citi Bike

E 58 St & 1 Ave (NE Corner)
0.17 miles
E 60 St & York Ave
0.17 miles

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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: 1910446