Originally configured as a five-room apartment with two bedrooms, three bathrooms, and a maid's room, the residence retains its elegant prewar layout while offering exceptional potential for a thoughtful renovation tailored to modern living.
A welcoming entry foyer sets the tone for the home's expansive layout, leading to a dedicated dining area and a dramatic sunken living room featuring a fireplace. Oversized windows overlook the tranquil, tree-lined charm of Sutton Place South, bringing in lovely natural light and picturesque neighborhood views.
The apartment features two generously proportioned bedrooms (both with ensuite bathrooms), three full bathrooms, a large, windowed eat-in kitchen that has been expanded from its original footprint to incorporate the former maid's room, beautiful hardwood floors, and remarkable closet space throughout. A private storage unit transfers with the sale.
With incredible bones, a flexible layout, and classic prewar character throughout, this estate sale offers a truly special opportunity to create an extraordinary home in one of Manhattan's most distinguished cooperatives.
Built in 1938 and designed by renowned architect Emery Roth, 2 Sutton Place South is a coveted prewar cooperative distinguished by its gorgeous facade, graceful curved driveway and iconic porte-cochère entrance on the southwest corner of 57th Street. Residents benefit from attentive white-glove service provided by full-time doormen, porters, and a live-in resident manager. Building amenities include a renovated fitness center, oversized laundry room, bike storage, and an exceptional rooftop terrace. A private basement storage cage is included with the apartment. Washer/dryers are permitted with board approval. The building also features a backup generator in the event of a power outage. Pets and pied-à-terre ownership are permitted, and financing of up to 50% is allowed. A 2.5% flip tax is paid by the seller.
Set within the quiet and charming enclave of Sutton Place, residents enjoy a peaceful residential atmosphere while remaining moments from the best of Manhattan. The neighborhood offers access to the East River Greenway and a series of intimate Sutton Place Parks along the waterfront as well as two Tennis Courts within 3 blocks of the building. Transportation is convenient, crosstown and uptown service along 57th Street, as well as uptown and downtown service along First and Second Avenues. Nearby grocery stores include Trader Joe's and Whole Foods Market.
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.