All photos courtesy of Coldwell Banker Warburg
Coffered ceilings, columns, and casement windows add dramatic elegance to this Sutton Place duplex co-op. On the market for $5,495,000, the three-bedroom home at 322 East 57th Street, one of Manhattan’s most coveted pre-war co-ops, has a grand living space that feels like a museum, with gilded furniture and decor, 18-foot ceilings, and a marble fireplace.
Designed by Harry M. Clawson of Caughey & Evans in 1929, the neo-classical limestone building in Midtown East features just 19 apartments across 21 stories. Originally conceived for artists, the building has double-height living rooms with an abundance of natural light.
Residents who have called the building home include everyone from filmmaker Orson Welles to Sen. Jacob Javits, whose former unit sold for $7.2 million in 2022.
The available apartment takes up the 12th and 13th floors, measuring just over 3,100 square feet. From the semi-private elevator landing, a foyer connects to a long hall, with access to the main living space and a staircase leading to the second floor.
The first floor features the huge square-shaped living room, which is 27-feet by 27-feet, with 18-foot ceilings, two casement windows, and classic crown molding. Brown walls are juxtaposed with bright-white columns, built-ins, and a coffered ceiling.
Next door is a round dining room decked out with fabric panels and illuminated with recessed dome lighting. Concealed behind a panel is the windowed kitchen and butler’s pantry.
Take the limestone stairs or the elevator to the 13th floor, where all three bedrooms can be found. At the top of the stairs, with views to the living space below, is a family room, which has a fireplace, pocket doors, and cozy wood paneling.
Down the hall are the bedrooms. The palatial primary suite benefits from southern exposure and a large en-suite bath that has a soaking tub and a steam shower. Another bedroom has an en-suite bath and three closets, while the office also has access to a small bathroom with a shower.
Built in 1929 as a studio hotel, 322 East 57th Street is known for its striking limestone facade, wrought-iron casement windows, and exclusive address. The full-service building is pied-a-terre- and pet-friendly.
[Listing details: 322 East 57th Street, #1213B at CityRealty] [At Coldwell Banker Warburg by Charles Holmes and Evita LaSasso]RELATED:
All photos courtesy of Coldwell Banker Warburg
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