455 East 57 Street   Unit MAISA

Enter this beautifully proportioned and extraordinarily special Sutton Place Maisonette, either through the gracious lobby or from the private street entrance on East 57th Street, to a serene and sophisticated home. Both the octagonal entry Foyer of the private entrance, or the stately Gallery from the building Lobby lead you to a step-down south-facing Living Room of grand proportions, anchored by an elegant fireplace and embellished with beautiful moldings, arched doorways, custom millwork, and original herringbone wood floors. The 30-foot room evokes a feeling of grand living, only enhanced by the mirrored steel doors and windows connecting it to a gorgeous square formal Dining Room with a glass ceiling, intricate wainscoting, and walls adorned by cheerful hand painted de gournay wallpaper.

Also facing south on this level is the handsome wood-paneled Library, with a second fireplace and en-suite bath of antique marble. This room could be used as a second Bedroom, should that suite one’s needs. Across the Gallery, and adjacent to the large Dining Room, is an eat-in Kitchen, which features custom cabinetry, stainless steel appliances by Viking and Sub-Zero including a wine refrigerator, and a laundry and large storage space.
Upstairs there is a large south-facing Primary Bedroom Suite which includes an Office or Sitting Room separated by French doors, a Dressing Room, an enormous marble Bathroom, and a small Terrace. Additional features of this special property include central air conditioning, custom millwork throughout, arched ceilings and doorways, and a sound system. It is a perfect residence or luxurious pied-a-terre.
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 pieds-a-terre. 70% financing is permitted and there is a 2% Flip Tax payable by the purchaser.