322 East 57th St. #4/5B

An Architectural & Historical Gem at 322 East 57th Street

Step out of a private elevator landing into this unique and sprawling duplex home with grand proportions, renovated by Paul Rudolph, the famed midcentury architect and former chair of Yale University’s Department of Architecture. As you enter the apartment, the eye is drawn to a magnificent living room with a double height ceiling and wood burning fire place. (The building is among the very few in NYC with double height living rooms). The two 14’ north facing windows generate brilliant light. The immensely gracious living room is perfect for entertaining and is open to a large dining room. To the left of the entry gallery is a chef’s kitchen.

Three bedrooms complete the upper level. The large primary bedroom has a luxurious en-suite bath, as well as access to a sauna with a shower (which can be converted into another full bath). The second bedroom, also, has a bath en-suite and ample closet space. The third bedroom has a half bath and direct access to the sauna and shower.

Known as home to prominent literary figures, designers, architects and artists, 322 East 57th Street was reputed to be the home of Orson Wells. Other luminaries who have lived in the building include Clay Felker, founder of New York Magazine and his wife, author Gail Sheehy, Tamara de Lempicka, the famous painter of the Art Deco period, Lilly Pons, famous coloratura and Andre Kostelanetz, her conductor husband, John Fleming, one of the great book collectors of the 20th century.

322 East 57th Street, built in 1929 and completed in 1930, is one of the most storied co-ops in New York City. It was designed by architect, Harry M. Clawson of Caughey and Evans, the same architects who designed and built the Hampshire House.