Located in the iconic and architecturally acclaimed United Nations Plaza, this designer owned meticulously renovated oversized 1 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath home boasts large-scale proportions and features the highest quality renovation overseen by the world-renowned Design studio Redd Kaihoi.
Located in the iconic and architecturally acclaimed United Nations Plaza, this designer owned meticulously renovated oversized 1 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath home boasts large-scale proportions and features the highest quality renovation overseen by the world-renowned Design studio Redd Kaihoi.
Upon entry of Residence 17D, immediately notice the dramatic wall-to-wall windows that span the entire length of the Living Room and Dining Room. The open northern city and tranquil East River views throughout this inspiring room offer incredible natural light at all times of the day and throughout all four seasons.
The stunning Foyer leads to a stately Gallery with a geometric black, white marble floor modeled after a 17th-century Italian pattern that sets the tone of opulence and beauty and graciously flows into all rooms of the home. The sparkling marble floors extend to the Kitchen and the Powder Room. Schumacher linen upholstery adorn the walls of the Gallery and Foyer. Two custom closets are seamlessly and conveniently integrated into the walls by Jib Doors.
Enter the grand Living Room through a provident corridor and showcases stunning East River views and allows for multiple seating areas along with a gracious adjoining corner for fine dining. This elegant entertaining room is anchored by a Chesney’s limestone mantelpiece with a custom-built wall to house a faux fireplace and an Italian Slate Firebox and accented by Venetian plaster artisanal hand painted custom walls, as well as dentil molding and baseboards finished by Farrow & Ball.
The custom designed St. Charles Kitchen features: full-height, high gloss cabinets, white glass counters, rift-cut natural walnut walls with marble back-splash, limestone floors and top of the line appliances including Fisher & Paykel, Smeg and Miele.
The Powder Room is a masterpiece with hand-painted neoclassical style mural is in Venetian plaster and features Waterworks hardware. It is important to note that Residence 17D is one of the only D-lines in United Nations Plaza that has an additional Powder Room.
The oversized palatial Primary Bedroom offers tranquility and exclusivity. Custom millwork walls and custom closets that offer a large storage capacity are handsomely designed and painted with Farrow & Ball. The Bedroom is an oasis and is completed with Sisal custom carpeting and double Venetian blinds that feature day and blackout abilities. A completely separate bonus room serves as a full-size Meditation/Yoga Room or Home Office, boasting a complete wall-size mirror enhancing the spaciousness of the room, and separated by a custom oak sliding door in the style of the rest of the artisanal doors in the apartment. The En-Suite spa-like Master Bathroom features full slabs of custom bookend Italian black marble and Waterworks sink and shower hardware.
Other features include: custom Italian oak doors custom E.R. Butler door hardware, Forbes & Lomax light switches with rotary dimmers in silver nickel.
870 United Nations Plaza was designed by master architects Harrison & Abramovitz and is one of the world’s most iconic residences. This architecturally prestigious luxury Cooperative has the longest private Driveway in the city which leads to a grand triple-height Lobby. 53 staff members provide residents with 24 hour service and security. Superb amenities are on-site Management Office, new Fitness Center, Pilates Studio, Private Residents Club 39
