UPDATED:
10/31/2024 11:06 PM
Key Details
Property Type Co-op
Sub Type coops
Listing Status Active
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 5,315 sqft
Price per Sqft $2,060
Subdivision Beekman
MLS Listing ID PRCH-3832624
Style Prewar
Bedrooms 3
Half Baths 1
HOA Fees $17,204/mo
HOA Y/N Yes
Year Built 1931
Property Description
The apartment has the unique and rare amenity of a Lifetime Membership to the River Club, located inside the River House, which transfers to the new purchaser (an initiation fee applies if purchaser is not currently a River Club member) allowing a luxurious lifestyle including swimming pool, squash courts, tennis courts, fitness center, golf simulator, library, grand dining room and bar overlooking the East River, ballroom, guest rooms, and dinner catered to the apartment by the River Club.
Superbly designed and renovated, this important home has a flexible floor plan with currently 3 bedrooms, but easily changed to comprise 4 to 5 bedrooms, and has 4.5 baths, approximately 4,900 sq. ft., four exposures, a private elevator landing, and features exceptional architectural details including exquisitely scaled rooms, 2 fireplaces, random width oak floors, double-width raised doors, lovely moldings, and 31 single paned windows.
The residence offers a 59? enfilade of grand entertaining space overlooking the river, including a sun-filled 28? drawing room with fireplace, a corner 26? great room/dining room, an intimate corner library with fireplace, a large corner media room, and huge entrance gallery with exquisite chinoiserie powder room, all allowing for an exceptional entertaining flow.
The luxurious and expansive south facing private master bedroom suite encompasses a large sunny master bedroom with exceptional long river views, an oversized dressing room/sitting room also with river views, two spa-like marble master baths with soaking tub and separate glass enclosed showers, and two room-size walk-in closets. Two large additional bedrooms, one with beautiful river views, have en-suite marble baths, one with soaking tub and separate glass enclosed shower, and generous closet space.
The enormous 24? x 18? chef?s dine-in kitchen with deep set north windows, center island, top of the line appliances including a vented 8 burner stove, two dishwashers, two refrigerators, wine cooler, and abundant storage, features a large windowed breakfast area with lovely banquette seating.
Adjacent to the kitchen is a laundry room and spacious staff room/bedroom with en-suite bath.
The thoughtfully configured floorplan of the apartment allows for a perfect separation of public rooms and private quarters, which are accessed by a long hallway to the bedroom area of the apartment.
A private storage room is assigned to the apartment and includes a temperature-controlled wine refrigerator.
The iconic River House, one of the most sought-after cooperatives in the city, is an elegant?Art Deco 26-story landmark building designed by architects Bottomley, Wagner & White, built in 1931 and situated at the end of a private cul-se-sac overlooking the East River.
Elegant rococo wrought-iron gates open to a landscaped cobblestoned courtyard used as a turnaround for passenger drop off and pick up at the entrance of River House.
Building residents may enjoy use of the lower garden with its immense open lawn, benches and play set.
Pied-a-terres permitted, Pets permitted.
50% financing permitted, Flip tax: 3% paid by purchaser.
Location
Rooms
Ensuite Laundry Common On Floor, Common Area, Laundry Room, In Unit
Interior
Interior Features Entrance Foyer, Eat-in Kitchen, Elevator, Kitchen Window, Storage
Laundry Location Common On Floor,Common Area,Laundry Room,In Unit
Cooling Central Air
Fireplaces Number 1
Fireplaces Type Wood Burning
Furnishings Unfurnished
Fireplace Yes
Appliance Dishwasher
Laundry Common On Floor, Common Area, Laundry Room, In Unit
Exterior
Exterior Feature Building Courtyard, Courtyard
View Y/N Yes
View City, Water
Private Pool No
Building
Dwelling Type High Rise
Story 26
Additional Building Garage(s), Guest House
New Construction No
Others
Pets Allowed Pets Allowed
Ownership Stock Cooperative
Monthly Total Fees $17, 204
Special Listing Condition Standard
Pets Description Building Yes, Yes