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A Sunlit Rosario Candela Masterpiece - Timeless Elegance Meets Modern Living
Flooded with southern light through grand French doors, this 4,100+ square foot full-floor residence at 447 East 57th Street is a rare offering of scale, sophistication, and history. Designed by the iconic Rosario Candela, this 11-room home effortlessly blends pre-war charm with modern refinement.
A private elevator landing-accessible only to unit owners-adds an extra layer of security and exclusivity and opens into a gracious gallery, revealing a breathtaking suite of entertaining rooms - each adorned with herringbone floors, rich wood paneling, and two marble fireplace mantles. Every detail exudes warmth and grandeur, from the restored brass hardware to the soaring ceilings that enhance the sense of space and light.
The five spacious bedrooms include a serene primary suite featuring a wood-burning fireplace, elegant marble bath, and abundant closets. The renovated Downsview chef's kitchen, outfitted with premium Sub-Zero, Miele, and Wolf appliances, along with its sun-drenched den and adjacent home office, invites both relaxation and connection - perfect for today's lifestyle.
Modern upgrades - including new windows, updated plumbing and electrical, central and thru-wall A/C, and a dedicated laundry room - ensure comfort without compromising the home's classic integrity.
Situated just off Sutton Place, this discreet Rosario Candela cooperative offers the best of refined city living with a full-time doorman, live-in superintendent, bike room, and private storage. A tranquil retreat amid the city's vibrance, minutes from multiple parks and the East River promenade, and close to fine dining and neighborhood amenities.
Approximately 4,120 Square Feet
Please note: The advertised effective monthly cost reflects a one-time seller credit at closing, applied toward monthly carrying costs for the first year. The full maintenance is $13,420.73 per month.
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.