Move right in to this immaculate and spacious one bedroom with windowed dining area and riverview terrace in a gorgeous Mid Century Modern full service co-op adjacent to the entrance to the fabulous new riverfront esplanade. Certainly not a cookie cutter, the layout and architecture are exceptional.
The magic begins as you enter from the motor court to the stunning lobby where you will be greeted by the friendly and attentive staff. The giant picture window overlooking the garden with a whimsical bronze statue and fountain are inspiring. Ascend the modernized elevator to the 12th floor with bright, recently renovated hallways and proceed to your front door.
Enter the apartment through a thoughtful foyer with double closets and proceed to the large living room with dining area, a large open space for entertaining and gracious living. From the living room, a lovely terrace awaits, the perfect spot to enjoy morning coffee, do some work on your laptop or just take in the city and river views. Off the dining area is the spacious galley kitchen featuring professional appliances and white cabinetry, thoughtfully laid out to make cooking a delight. Relax in the serene master suite with an entrance to terrace, great closet space and a luxurious marble bath with soaking tub. Special features include oversized windows throughout, custom built-in storage, millwork and window treatments.
Sutton Place is a peaceful River enclave right in the heart of Manhattan, with the Bridge nearby making for an easy commute 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. Easy access to the FDR Drive highway makes for a quick Uber ride to Wall Street. The location also offers close proximity to shopping at Whole Foods, Trader Joes and Midtown Catch, and excellent dining such Jean Claude, Mr. Chow's, and Bistro Vendome, which are neighborhood favorites. Sutton Place also has a number of "pocket parks" and you can enjoy a bike ride or stroll along the new adjacent East River Esplanade.
60 Sutton Place South, is a white glove full-service luxury cooperative with 24-hour doorman and concierge services, supremely attentive resident manager, an elegant lobby and hallways, fitness center, package room and discounted garage. Maintenance includes utilities (electric and gas), and the co-op permits 70% financing. A 1% flip tax is payable by the buyer. Pet friendly too
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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.