River House at 435 East 52nd St. #16C

This beautiful high floor tower duplex at River House is in mint condition and features spectacular open river and city views from all principal rooms, as well as incredible outdoor space as it opens onto the largest terrace in the building. Grandly scaled, the apartment was originally gut renovated by Bunny Williams and has been meticulously maintained.

The main level has a gracious flow ideal for entertaining. An elegant entry hall opens into an expansive and classically proportioned living room, featuring a wood-burning fireplace with handsome marble mantle, wide plank quarter-sawn oak floors, French doors opening to the enormous roof terrace, direct river views to the east and south through two walls of huge windows, and recessed art-lighting. Also off the entry hall is a mahogany paneled library, leading to a Dupioni silk-clad dining room with impressive Manhattan skyline views and parquet de Versailles floors. The huge eat-in Chefs kitchen features Sub-Zero and Viking appliances, granite countertops, a large island with butcher-block top and a built-in banquette dining area. With a separate service entrance, the kitchen leads to a large laundry and storage room as well as a home office, converted from the former staff rooms.

The home’s private bedroom quarters are up a gracious stair. There are two luxurious master suites, one with a wood-burning fireplace, and the other a sumptuous corner room with east and north exposures. Both feature sweeping river, city and bridge views, spacious windowed baths, and generous closet space. A private hall leads to a third guest or secondary bedroom also with two exposures (west and north), and a large terrace with stunning views. The home includes six zones of air conditioning, audio system with built-in speakers in all rooms, and service entrances on both levels.

Built in 1931, the legendary River House is one of New Yorks grandest and most coveted apartment houses, with a level of service rarely seen. Just 75 apartments are serviced by 36 in staff, including a full-time concierge, doormen, handymen, and a rare on-site property management office. Amenities include a beautiful iron gated private motor court, a stunning original Art-Deco lobby, two spectacular river-facing gardens, and the extensive athletic and dining facilities of the renowned River Club, to which shareholders may now be automatically admitted (with payment of separate membership charges). This is a rare and very special property.