Set within one of Manhattan's most distinguished riverfront cooperatives, Residence 11/12F at 10 Gracie Square is a rare legacy property that captures the romance, grandeur, and enduring sophistication of classic New York living. This palatial 10-room duplex revisits the glamour of the 1930s with remarkable authenticity, offering extraordinary scale, architectural pedigree, and sweeping East River views in one of the Upper East Side's most discreet and coveted enclaves.
Bathed in natural light and defined by soaring ceilings, grand proportions, and timeless pre-war detail, the residence unfolds with the elegance of a private townhouse suspended above the river. The gracious entrance gallery introduces a sequence of magnificent entertaining rooms designed for both intimate living and large-scale gatherings. A dramatic living room, wrapped in expansive windows overlooking the East River, evokes a sense of serenity and openness rarely found in Manhattan. Original fireplace features, beautifully preserved architectural character, and refined contemporary enhancements create a seamless dialogue between old-world grandeur and modern comfort.
The formal dining room, equally impressive in scale and light, flows effortlessly from the living room and is positioned to maximize the residence's mesmerizing water views. Beyond, an expansive butler's pantry and extraordinary eat-in kitchen designed by Frank Pizzurro Architecture & Interiors elevate the home's culinary experience with waterfall-edge quartz countertops, Dolomiti marble slab floors and backsplash, and custom high-gloss exotic wood cabinetry. Sophisticated yet highly functional, the kitchen was conceived to serve both daily living and elegant entertaining with equal ease.
A charming breakfast room and private guest or staff suite complete the lower level, where thoughtful flow and extraordinary proportions define every space. Upstairs, six beautifully scaled rooms offer privacy, comfort, and flexibility for modern family living. The primary suite is particularly exceptional - luxurious in scale and wrapped in unobstructed East River views - with soft faux suede wallcoverings, upgraded flooring, oversized panoramic windows, and an enlarged marble-clad bath finished in luminous Thassos marble and striking Italian brass fixtures. Throughout the upper level, the home's rare sense of light, openness, and tranquility continues uninterrupted.
Thoughtfully reimagined with a bespoke high-end renovation, the residence honors its original pre-war integrity while introducing elevated contemporary finishes and modernized infrastructure, including a newly installed sustainable central air system. The result is a home of remarkable warmth and sophistication that feels both timeless and entirely relevant for today's luxury buyer.
Designed in 1930 by legendary architects Rosario Candela and William Lawrence Bottomley, 10 Gracie Square remains one of Manhattan's most prestigious and architecturally significant white-glove cooperatives. Conceived as a quiet riverfront sanctuary, the building is distinguished by its rare gated porte-cochère , attended entrances on both East 83rd and East 84th Streets, marble walkway, and extraordinary level of privacy and service. With only 42 residences and direct access to Carl Schurz Park and the East River Promenade, the cooperative offers a lifestyle defined by discretion, refinement, and enduring New York prestige.
Residence 11/12F represents a truly rare offering - a legacy home for the discerning buyer seeking the scale and presence of a grand townhouse, the effortless service of a premier white-glove cooperative, and the protected beauty of direct East River views. In a market where authenticity, provenance, and privacy have become increasingly scarce, this exceptional duplex stands apart as one of the Upper East Side's most compelling and timeless residences.
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Exuding a cosmopolitan, refined air that is reminiscent of Paris or other European cities, the Upper East Side (the UES, to local cognoscenti) has a reputation as being a bastion of wealth and privilege. Even though it was built by American “royalty” families like the Vanderbilts, Roosevelts, Kennedys, Carnegies and Rockefellers, whose elaborate mansions once anchored Fifth Avenue, there are affordable housing options throughout the neighborhood. The further east you move, away from Central Park and the more commercial avenues, the more likely you are to find quiet, tree-lined streets with historic townhouses and brownstones. Keep your eye out for reasonably priced apartments in pre-war low-rise and even a few high-rise buildings.
With abundant, beautifully landscaped green spaces, including the oasis of Central Park acting like a backyard, the area is quiet and lushly green. You can relax and unwind in John Jay Park, Carl Schurz Park or take a stroll along the East River Promenade. The whole neighborhood seems isolated from the workaday chaos of the city at large. Add to that the history of the neighborhood and the abundance of cultural institutions, and you have a uniquely welcoming neighborhood.
Known for its abundance of high-end retail shopping, especially on Madison Avenue, the Upper East Side is host to the Barneys New York flagship department store. Here you can find upscale goods, fashion and home decor items. You will also find the edgy runway-inspired Alexander McQueen collections. If you are dying to treat your feet to red-soled opulence, be sure to visit the Christian Louboutin boutique. These are only a small sampling of this high-end shopper’s paradise that features everything from designer boutiques that offer the ultimate in haute couture to resale shops where you can find last season’s best on sale at hefty discounts .
There are many unique dining experiences, from fine dining to the casual bite-on-the-go, awaiting you in the UES. Sushi is going through a renaissance in the city, and the best omakase-style sushi can be found at Sasabune on E 73rd Street. Omakase sushi means that you leave the choice of ingredients, preparation method and presentation to the chef. Elegant French cuisine can be experienced at JoJo, E 64th Street, housed in gorgeous townhouse. Just for fun, visit the Lexington Candy Shop on Lexington Avenue, to get a taste of an old-fashioned soda fountain.