455 E 57th St, New York, NY 10022

Renovated Maisonette off Sutton Place This wonderful renovated Maisonette with a private entrance is located immediately adjacent to Sutton Place in full-service prewar cooperative. Replete with elegance and great style, the home has been exquisitely designed and captures the essence of a bygone era. All of its historic architectural elements have been carefully preserved. Tall, arched doorways, original herringbone floors, stained-glass windows, and vintage hardware perfectly enhance the graceful design of the home. A stately, octagonal gallery provides one of two entrances to the home. There is an impressive 30 ft. living room with 10 ft. ceilings accented by a beautiful mantel. Adjacent to the living room is a stunning square formal dining room with a glass ceiling. There is also a handsome paneled library and a full-bath of antique marble on this level. The large eat-in kitchen has custom-cabinetry, pristine granite countertops, stainless steel appliances from Viking and Sub-Zero and a washer/dryer. Upstairs, there is a peaceful south-facing primary bedroom suite with a small terrace, a study/sitting area, a large dressing room and an enormous renovated marble bathroom with a large window. 455 East 57th Street was built in 1927 By Kenneth Murchison in the Neo Renaissance style, and converted to cooperative ownership in 1957. This white glove cooperative has a canopied entrance and a beautiful black and white marble floor. The building stands 16 stories with 47 apartments. Residents enjoy private storage, bike room, laundry room, and a live-in resident manager. The building permits pets and pied-a-terres. 70% financing is permitted and there is a 2% Flip Tax payable by the purchaser.