450 East 52nd Street, Unit 5
Description
GARBO
Hollywood legend, classic beauty, mysterious, iconic. This was her home for 40 years, a refuge with the grace and elegance one would naturally associate with the iconic Greta Garbo. She was drawn to this three bedroom, three bath aerie directly above the East River partly because the passing boats reminded her of her beloved, native Stockholm.
This stunning floor-through residence, which has been meticulously maintained and boasts a newly renovated kitchen, dining room, bathrooms, and HVAC...
GARBO
Hollywood legend, classic beauty, mysterious, iconic. This was her home for 40 years, a refuge with the grace and elegance one would naturally associate with the iconic Greta Garbo. She was drawn to this three bedroom, three bath aerie directly above the East River partly because the passing boats reminded her of her beloved, native Stockholm.
This stunning floor-through residence, which has been meticulously maintained and boasts a newly renovated kitchen, dining room, bathrooms, and HVAC system, features a private elevator lobby opening into an expansive formal central gallery. A grand, L-shaped living room, with den area and a working gas fireplace, is cast in exquisite, timeless wood paneling. Large picture windows frame the cityscape of bridges and buildings to the south and east, majestic river views, and breathtaking sunrises and sunsets. French doors at the far end open to river breezes and an inviting balcony.
At the opposite end of the floor-through residence is the formal dining room with Scandinavian ethos and flair, off of which is a large kitchen with new Miele side-by-side refrigerator/freezer, Thermador 5-burner (with griddle) and oven. A custom maple-top center island and countertops are surrounded by generous storage and workspace throughout. There are a separate laundry and utility room.
The walls of the spacious, river-view primary bedroom are adorned in Garbo’s favorite rose-hued Fortuni silk, as is the headboard. The second bedroom features stunning eastern views across the East River and an en-suite bath. A thoughtfully updated study, also with en-suite bath, can also be used as a third bedroom.
Behind pocket doors off of the center gallery is a nicely proportioned home office hideaway. A large storage room in the basement conveys with this home.
The legendary Campanile is known for its superior, white-glove level of service and discretion. 50% Financing case-by-case.
(Co-Exclusive with The Corcoran Group)
Listing Agent
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Brian K. Lewis
Listing Agent
Property Details for 450 East 52nd Street, Unit 5
Recent comparable sales
Median sold price
$4,975,000
Avg days on market
136
Sale-to-list ratio
91.0%
Manhattan, NY
9 comparable properties found
$4,500,000
Sold 10/09/24
- 3
- Bedrooms
- 3
- Bathrooms
- Unavailable
- Square Feet
- Unavailable
- Acres
Amenities
- Entire Floor
- Full-Time Doorman
- River Views
- City Views
- Open Views
- Water Views
- Balcony
- Working Fireplace
- Crown Mouldings
- Decorative Mouldings
- Built-Ins
- Columns
- Private Entrance
- Hardwood Floors
- High Ceilings
- Oversized Windows
- Elevator
- Laundry in Building
- Central AC
- Dishwasher
- Stainless Steel Appliances
- Double Refrigerator
- Double Oven
- Formal Dining Room
- Foyer
- Home Office
- Library / Den
- Renovated Kitchen and Bath
- Marble Kitchen Counter
- Eat-in Kitchen
- Windowed Kitchen
- Chef's Kitchen
- Windowed Bathroom
- Marble Bathroom
- Southern Exposure
- Eastern Exposure
- Recessed Lighting
- Chandeliers
- Custom Closet
- Private Storage Included
- Primary Ensuite with Separate Shower
- Wall Oven
- Range Hood
- Gas Stove
- Freezer
- Refrigerator
- Range
- Panoramic Views
- Private Outdoor Space
- Island Kitchen
- Pet Friendly
- Landmark Views
- Northeastern Exposure
- Kitchen Dining
- Highrise
Location
Building Information for 450 East 52nd Street, Unit 5
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1Property History for 450 East 52nd Street, Unit 5
| Date | Event & Source | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/31/2023 | Sold Manual | $5,650,000 |
| 10/31/2023 | $5,650,000 -6.7% / yr | |
| 09/05/2023 | Contract Signed Manual | — |
| 04/06/2023 | Permanently Off Market Manual | — |
| 04/06/2023 | $6,250,000 | |
| 10/25/2022 | Price Change Manual | $6,250,000 |
| 09/06/2022 | Listed (Active) Manual | $6,750,000 |
| 07/27/2022 | Permanently Off Market Manual | — |
| 06/10/2022 | Listed (Active) Manual | $7,250,000 |
| 06/10/2022 | $6,750,000 | |
| 12/18/2017 | $8,500,000 | |
| 12/18/2017 | $8,500,000 | |
| 04/26/2017 | $5,950,000 | |
| 03/22/2017 | $5,950,000 |
For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.
Public Records for 450 East 52nd Street, Unit 5
Schools near 450 East 52nd Street, Unit 5
Rating | School | Type | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public - | PK to 5 | |||
| Public - | 6 to 8 | |||
| Public - | 6 to 8 | |||
| Public - | 6 to 8 |
Rating | School | Distance |
|---|---|---|
P.S. 59 Beekman Hill International PublicPK to 5 | ||
Nyc Lab Ms For Collaborative Studies Public6 to 8 | ||
Lower Manhattan Community Middle School Public6 to 8 | ||
Jhs 104 Simon Baruch Public6 to 8 |
School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.
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Nearby home values
| Address | Sold price | Beds | Baths | Sqft | Lot (Sqft) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
This home: 450 East 52nd Street, Unit 5, Midtown East | $5,650,000 | 3 | 3 | – | – |
$1,680,000 | 3 | 3 | 1,680 | – |
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