About the unit:

Penthouse AB consists of 2 combined units which were later built in 1986 on top of an original prewar building. Penthouse A was a Duplex 1 bedroom, and Penthouse B was a Studio on the 6th floor. This spacious 2 bed 2.5 bath condo duplex has 2 private outdoor spaces with city views providing large living and dining space with an open kitchen and in-unit Washer & Dryer. The living space is on the lower floor with a private balcony outside and the 2 bedrooms are on the upper floor. Upon entering this magnificent penthouse, on the left, you will find a powder room with a glass sink with Lalique crystal handles. The big living space has Venetian plaster finished walls and mahogany hardwood floors throughout, with a space for a home office and dining table with abundant light. The open kitchen has high-end appliances and can vent out to the roof, including custom Mahogany cabinetry, wood-paneled Subzero refrigerator, Thermador stove and gas cooktop, Bosch dishwasher, and Breville microwave.

The gorgeous mahogany spiral stairs will take you to the renovated 2 bedrooms upstairs. Onyx sconces in the master bedroom make it extremely comfortable for sleep. The Master bedroom features a large walk-in closet with built-in shelves and drawers. The master bath features a copper sink and marble floor. There is a soundproof steel door that opens between the 2 bedrooms and can separate the smaller bedroom into a studio apartment with its own entrance. This smaller bedroom alone can bring in $35,000 a year rental income. This duplex home has hard-wired speakers throughout the apartment, in each room, and on the rooftop.

On the very top is this apartment's private large rooftop terrace with beautiful city views. The seller can include the outdoor furniture as well and 5 self-standing storage bins on the rooftop. There is the ability to connect the roof terrace to the spiral staircase in the apartment (need an architect to draft and build). This hidden gem can be the best investment property in Midtown Manhattan as well as a primary residence.

About the building:

Located on 52nd Street between 2nd & 3rd Avenues, 230 East 52nd Street is a 6-floor elevator Condo, comprised primarily of studios and 1-bedroom duplexes on the top floors. PH AB is a combination of a studio and a 1-bedroom duplex. There are a total of 27 units; the building is pet-friendly, has a full-time super & video security, and laundry facilities in the basement. Located just a block from the E, M, & 6 trains, 230 E 52nd Street is centrally located in Manhattan's Turtle Bay neighborhood. The first 1-4 floors were built in 1900, and the top floors were built in 1986, therefore there are 2 condo boards in the building; the duplexes have their own condo board.

About the neighborhood:

Turtle Bay is located in Midtown East in Manhattan, contains multiple missions, and consulates to the nearby United Nations headquarters. It is New York City that everyone around the world knows from TV shows and postcards. Home to iconic skyscrapers like the Chrysler Building, Lipstick Building, and United Nations Headquarters, this timeless, architecturally important neighborhood is at the heart of it all, while its serene, tree-lined cross streets house some of Manhattan's most prestigious and sought-after residential buildings. A convenient neighborhood in the center of Manhattan that provides A-list cultural attractions and easy access to anywhere in the city. The lifestyle here is vibrant and bustling, with all the best of Manhattan living mere steps from your front door. You will fall in love with the city skyline and waterfront vistas.

This penthouse is an ideal fixer-upper for the smart investor to make it a more contemporary style. Or you can keep it as is without renovation. It is in a well-kept move-in condition.

Some photos are virtually staged.  All information is provided by the seller. Buyers must do their own due diligence and verify all information. The seller is motivated and negotiable.