Elegant pre-war living at 419 East 57th Street, Sutton Place's distinguished cooperative. Apartment 2E is a mint-condition, oversized one bedroom with prewar details. The building amenities include a 24-hour doorman and shared roof deck with picturesque views. Please call ahead for all showings, including open houses.
 
Entering 2E you will note a fastidiously maintained home with beamed ceilings over hardwood floors, decorative moldings, and designer lighting. At around 850 SF, the unit has a 20 ft long living room, separate dining area, separate kitchen, jack and jill bathroom and a graciously proportioned bedroom. The windowed kitchen has granite countertops, stainless steel appliances including a subzero refrigerator, gas range, dishwasher, and built-in microwave. The windowed bathroom has a tub, marble accents, and classic fixtures. There are two closets in the foyer, one lined with cedar, and two in the bedroom. The apartment was recently painted and skim coated, and the electrical service was upgraded.
 
Designed by the renowned architectural duo George and Edward Blum in 1927, 419 East 57th Street stands as a distinguished 17-story Art Nouveau-style cooperative. This brown-brick building exemplifies the Blums" mastery of pre-war design, featuring an elegant canopied entrance, irregular cornice outlined in white stone, and the sophisticated asymmetrical massing that defines their finest work. Original wrought iron and marble fixtures maintain their enduring appeal and elegance, having preserved their character since the building's inception nearly a century ago.
 
Full-Service White Glove Living:

• 24-hour doorman and attended lobby
• Live-in superintendent and resident manager
• Recently expanded and beautifully landscaped roof deck with panoramic city views
• Modern fitness center
• Central laundry facilities
• Bike storage and private storage options
• Two sets of elevators (service and main with security panel)

 
Building Policies:

• 25% minimum down payment
• Pet-friendly (cats welcome)
• Pied-à-terre permitted
• In-unit washer/dryer permitted with board approval (2E does not have a W/D)
• Flip tax: 2% paid by the purchaser

 
Developed around 1875, Sutton Place evolved from simple brownstones to become an exclusive riverside enclave. The neighborhood gained prominence in the 1920s when influential figures like Anne Harriman Vanderbilt and Anne Morgan built elegant townhouses along the East River, attracting New York's social elite. Today this tranquil neighborhood continues to attract diplomats, industry leaders, and discerning residents seeking refined city living.
 
Convenient Location:

• Sutton Place Park a tranquil riverside park with breathtaking East River views
• Proximity to the bustling heart of Manhattan while maintaining residential tranquility
• United Nations just minutes south
• Rockefeller University and "hospital row" just a few blocks to the north
• Transportation: Multiple subway lines including the 4/5/6 at 59th Street-Lexington Avenue, E/M at 53rd, F/N/Q/R at 63rd
• Easy access to the FDR and the 59th Street Bridge (Ed Koch)

 
Local Attractions:

• Bloomingdale's flagship store in the neighborhood
• Whole Foods and Trader Joe's nearby
• Neighborhood institutions Mr Chow, PJ Clarke's, Il Gattopardo, and the scenic Ophelia lounge
• Sutton East Tennis Club and The River Club of NY (membership not included with purchase)

Notes:

• The purchase application is available through FirstService Residential, inquire for details including the fee schedule
• Corcoran Group listing