$900,000
Updated a month ago
Sold

870 United Nations Plaza, 16-D

Beekman Place, Manhattan | East 48th Street & East 49th Street

3 Rooms1 Bed1 Bath900 Square FeetCo-op

$900,000
Maintenance$2,909
Price Per SF
$1,000

This property was sold for $900,000 on 07/14/26.

Listing Features

  • Entry Foyer
  • Galley Kitchen
  • Hardwood Floors
  • High Ceilings [9']
  • Track Lighting
  • Walk-in Closet
  • Flr-to-Clg Windows
  • Dishwasher
  • Galley
  • Gourmet Kitchen
  • S Steel Appliances
  • Marble Bathroom

Outdoor space and views

  • City Views
  • East River
  • United Nations
  • East Exposure
  • North Exposure

Building Amenities

  • Full Service
  • Bike Storage
  • Billiards Room
  • Courtyard
  • Driveway
  • Elevator
  • Facility Kitchen
  • Fitness Facility
  • Garage
  • Garden
  • Laundry Room
  • Resident Lounge
  • Roof Deck
  • Sauna
  • Steam Room
  • Storage
  • Valet Service

Policies

  • Pets Allowed
  • Pieds A Terre Ok

Property Description for 870 United Nations Plaza, 16-D

Nestled on the 16th floor of 870 United Nations Plaza, Residence 16D is a beautifully expansive and renovated one-bedroom, one-bathroom home in mint condition, offering captivating views directly into the elegant enclave of Beekman Place, with stunning East River views. Bathed in natural light, the apartment combines sophisticated design with serene living in one of Midtown East's most iconic residential addresses.
The chef's kitchen is impeccably appointed with Brazilian granite countertops and backsplash, custom cabinetry, and a striking Waterworks herringbone lava rock floor. Premium stainless-steel appliances complete this refined culinary space, thoughtfully designed for both everyday living and elegant entertaining.
The luxurious marble bathroom features fixtures and a custom vanity by La Cava, creating a spa-like retreat. Generous closets throughout the residence are fully outfitted with Elfa systems, providing exceptional storage and organization. Every detail of this home has been carefully curated to deliver both comfort and style.
Notably, one-bedroom residences in this building are exceptionally rare, with only a small number in the tower and even fewer that become available. Residence 16D therefore presents a unique opportunity to own a coveted layout.
Designed by master architects Harrison & Abramovitz, the 860/870 United Nations Plaza twin towers offer a uniquely luxurious lifestyle and have long attracted notable residents, including Robert F. Kennedy, Truman Capote, Gloria Vanderbilt, Katharine Graham, Yul Brynner, Johnny Carson, Dina Merrill, Anderson Cooper, and Walter Cronkite.
Full-time doorman, concierge, fully staffed package room, in-house valet, live-in resident manager, on-site management, and more ensure your wants and needs are met twenty-four hours a day. Top-of-the-line amenities include a newly renovated full-floor health center with a Pilates studio, a fully equipped lounge/party room, a game room complete with a pool table, ping pong and a golf simulator, a library, two conference rooms, two sundecks, generator, a garage and an attached city playground. The longest private driveway in NYC offers complimentary one-to-two-hour parking.
Maintenance includes monthly window washing, all utilities and cable/internet. A storage bin transfers with the home.
Residence 16D presents a rare opportunity to enjoy refined living with extraordinary river views in one of Manhattan's most distinguished full-service buildings.

Listing History for 870 United Nations Plaza, 16-D

Now
07/14/2026
$900,000
Sold and Closed by Joshua D. Arcus
Brown Harris Stevens
04/15/2026
Contract Signed by Joshua D. Arcus
Brown Harris Stevens

Building Details for 870 United Nations Plaza

OwnershipCo-op
Building TypeHigh-Rise
Service LevelFull Service
AgePost-War
AccessElevator
Year Built1966
Financing Allowed75%
Floors/Apts39/169
Learn More About the Building

Transit and Citi Bike

Subway

Lexington Av/53 St
0.33 miles
51 St
0.38 miles
Grand Central-42 St
0.49 miles

Railroad

Grand CentralLong Island Rail Road
0.47 miles

Citi Bike

E 47 St & 1 Ave
0.08 miles
E 51 St & 1 Ave
0.12 miles

Contact Agents

Contact Agents

Joshua Arcus
Brown Harris Stevens
Lara Mackenzie
Brown Harris Stevens

Beekman Place | Manhattan

Quick Profile

Beekman Place is less of a neighborhood than it is a quiet two-block enclave just north of the United Nations on the far eastern edge of Turtle Bay. There is only one street that runs through the neighborhood, also called Beekman Place, that wraps itself around 49th Street and 51st Street.  

This bucolic little stretch of the east side has always been a cherished spot for those fortunate enough to have found refuge here. The noise and the street traffic from the city surrounds is virtually non-existent as there are no through streets in this neighborhood.  

The neighborhood composition largely consists of a few clusters of townhouses and prewar co-ops. The exception to the rule is the charming art-deco-styled Beekman Place Hotel at the corner of First Avenue and 49th Street and the two post-war towers, 860 and 870 UN Plaza that front the grounds of the United Nations.

All information furnished regarding property for sale, rental or financing is from sources deemed reliable, but no warranty or representation is made as to the accuracy thereof and same is submitted subject to errors, omissions, change of price, rental or other conditions, prior sale, lease or financing or withdrawal without notice. All dimensions are approximate. For exact dimensions, you must hire your own architect or engineer.
OLR ID: 1609079