A rare opportunity to acquire one of Sutton Place's most distinguished residences, a sprawling, full-floor home of over 5,000 square feet awaiting its next chapter. Offered as a true blank slate, Residence 4CD invites a discerning buyer to reimagine and restore a grand pre-war apartment to its full potential, with coveted views overlooking the building's serene courtyard and the East River beyond.
Step off a private elevator landing into your own vestibule, offering an arrival sequence that sets the tone for the scale and grandeur within. A gracious foyer anchors the home, distinguished by beautifully crafted arched doorways that speak to the apartment's pre-war provenance. From here, the layout unfolds with remarkable flexibility and flow.
At the eastern front of the apartment, a generously proportioned library provides an ideal work-from-home retreat. The great room is designed for both comfort and entertaining, centered around a stunning fireplace that lends warmth and character to the space. Enjoy views of the landscaped courtyard and river below through the oversized windows, allowing natural light to fill the apartment throughout the day. An elegant, separate dining room sits just off the foyer with seamless access to the large kitchen, which is a space brimming with potential. With a window framing views of the garden and East River, the kitchen is poised to become a true chef's dream with thoughtful renovation.
The separate primary wing offers a serene and private haven. A secondary bedroom with en-suite bath sits just off the expansive primary bedroom, complete with a full bath and generous closet space.
On the northern wing, a beautifully proportioned room, ideal as a guest bedroom or secondary living room, features a fireplace and charming window seats, creating an atmosphere of quiet elegance. Three additional bedrooms complete the north side of the apartment, two of which boast their own en-suite baths. You'll notice striking recessed ceilings and thoughtful storage along the hallway outside of the guest bedrooms.
Adjacent to the service entrance at the western end of the apartment, a thoughtful extension of the kitchen is accompanied by a full bathroom and a versatile bonus room, well-suited for use as a home office or additional bedroom, offering the kind of flexibility rarely found even at this scale.
1 Sutton Place South is among Manhattan's most storied white-glove cooperatives, its landmark porte-cochère and wrought iron doors making an unforgettable first impression. The building's pre-war craftsmanship carries throughout the residence in rich architectural detail, and the garden at the center of the property makes for a beautiful escape from the hustle and bustle of city life. Residence 4CD is ready to reach its full potential and become a dream home once more.
Please note some images have been virtually staged. Building allows 50% financing, pets permitted, central air with approval, and a storage unit transfers with sale. Maintenance is paid quarterly and there is a 3% flip tax paid by the purchaser.
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.