penthouse perfection, a true penthouse with a wrap around direct living terrace, in terms of layout, it does not get much better than this. the sole negative is that the building to the east is taller and blocking your views.
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iconic beekman art deco duplex penthouse with wraparound garden terrace
all showings are by appointment only.
perched atop one of beekman and sutton place's most distinguished prewar cooperatives, the penthouse at 444 east 52nd street is a timeless duplex retreat with an architectural pedigree as rich as its skyline views. once the home of literary legends f. scott fitzgerald and dorothy parker, this storied residence offers nearly 3,000 square feet of interior space and an extraordinary 1,400-square-foot wraparound terrace with panoramic views of the manhattan skyline and east river.
a true garden in the sky, the fully landscaped terrace encircles the entire upper level, featuring multiple seating areas, terracotta tiling, lush greenery, integrated irrigation, ambient lighting, and a built-in audio system-ideal for elegant entertaining or quiet evenings under the stars.
inside, the 11th floor unfolds with 10-foot ceilings, a wood-burning fireplace, hand-pegged oak floors, and a rare continuity of light and air, with french doors in every room opening onto the terrace. a dramatic 60-foot-long arched gallery creates a natural rhythm between the formal living and dining rooms, perfect for grand entertaining. the stately dining room looks onto the garden terrace, while the windowed chef's kitchen-finished in rich mahogany and granite-offers both craftsmanship and comfort. a powder room with skylight and a flexible staff room (currently used as an office) complete the upper level.
the 10th floor is dedicated to privacy and spaciousness. the expansive primary suite includes two separate windowed bathrooms-a rare prewar luxury-a dressing room, and abundant custom mahogany closets. two additional bedrooms, one with a second fireplace, each include en-suite baths and generous storage. this level also offers a dedicated laundry area, additional storage, and access via both a private internal staircase and building elevator. ptac units provide year-round climate control throughout the home.
built in 1929 by de pace & juster, 444 east 52nd street is a 13-story art deco jewel with gothic and tudor flourishes, crowned by three striking thunderbird sculptures. tucked away on a quiet east river cul-de-sac in the prestigious beekman enclave, the building offers full-time door staff, a live-in resident manager, and a classic white-glove cooperative experience.
pied-à-terre ownership and pets are welcome.
flip tax: 1 year of maintenance
shares: ph: 1,625 / 10b: 240
financing: 75% permitted
those mature pines took decades to get this sculptural. a direct living terrace at true penthouse height, fourteen feet wide with central park spread out below and billionaires row rising behind it. the stone balustrade is the kind of detail nobody builds anymore. southern and western light all afternoon, enough room for a proper dinner party, and neighbors who apparently have better things to do than look over. the view does most of the talking; the landscape does the rest.
Condo|3 Beds|3.5 Baths|3300 int SF
Direct Living|3000 ext SF
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Turtle Bay
330 East 49 #12E
$2,798,000
Expert Opinion:
excellently sized direct living terrace, but needs some serious tlc to live up to its potential.
Condo|5 Beds|3.5 Baths|2226 int SF
Direct Living|800 ext SF
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Lincoln Square
220 Riverside Blvd #16L
$2,799,000
Expert Opinion:
the direct river views will make this terrace a pleasant hangout for morning coffee or an aperitif, but the width limits most other uses, while the wind will limit gardening options
Condo|2 Beds|2 Baths|1425 int SF
Direct Living|220 ext SF
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Flatiron
40 West 17 #12C
$2,850,000
Expert Opinion:
a thousand square feet of blank canvas with downtown skyline views and a water tower looming photogenically nearby. roof access means you climb stairs to get here, but once you arrive, twenty feet of width offers real entertaining scale. currently bare concrete; the potential is obvious, the furniture budget less so.
Coop|3 Beds|2 Baths|1800 int SF
1000 ext SF
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Lincoln Square
101 Central Park West #PHF
$28,500,000
Expert Opinion:
fantastic views are ensured from every spot on this terrace, too bad most of it is too narrow for most traditional entertaining uses.
Coop|3 Beds|4 Baths|4146 int SF
Direct Living|2000 ext SF
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Lower East Side
222 East Broadway #4A
$2,875,000
Expert Opinion:
not wide enough for anything more than some sideways chairs, but this makes for a perfect planting terrace
