Description

Impeccably renovated north facing 1BR/1BA with sweeping views of the East River and the 59th Street Bridge located in Manhattan's peaceful and elegant Sutton Place neighborhood.

The light-filled 23-foot sunken living room has a wood-burning fireplace with a crisp modern mantel, beautiful hardwood floors and custom-designed built-in storage.  There is plenty of space for dining in the living room and alternatively, room for dining in the spacious entry gallery. The windowed kitchen is in perfect condition, recently renovated with high quality finishes, custom cabinetry and appliances. The large bedroom has the same magnificent views as the living room as well as high quality storage cabinets and custom designed walk-in closet/dressing room. The beautifully designed bath has a walk-in shower.

Designed by the renowned architect, Emery Roth and built in 1938, 2 Sutton Place South is a distinguished building. The entrance has a distinctive curved driveway and iconic porte-cochere at the southwest corner of 57th Street. Full-time doormen, porters and a live-in resident manager provide excellent service. Amenities include a state-of-the-art gym, large laundry room, bike storage, and a magnificent rooftop terrace which has a kitchen and a powder room. A basement storage cage is included with the apartment. Not currently in the apartment, a washer and dryer are permitted. The building has a backup generator in the event of a power outage. Pets and pied-a-terre ownership are permitted. A maximum of 50% financing is permitted. 2.5% flip tax, paid by seller.

Sutton Place is a peaceful enclave in busy Manhattan. In addition to The East River Greenway, there is Sutton Place Park, which is a series of 5 vest-pocket parks located along the East River waterfront. Mass transit includes uptown and downtown buses on First and Second Avenues and crosstown buses on 57th Street. Trader Joe's and Whole Foods stores are nearby.

The building permits showings 9am to 5pm, Monday through Friday and 11am to 3pm on Sundays. No Saturday showings..
 
Listing courtesy of Corcoran Group ...
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