435 E 52ND Street #3B

Apartment 3B is an exceptional example of the grand and gracious homes in River House. In move-in condition, this home has central air conditioning, beautifully proportioned rooms, an extraordinary, approximately 25-foot by 32-foot drawing room with a wood burning fireplace and a full view of the river. There is a formal dining room on end to the drawing room which faces the building's lovely entry courtyard, luxurious bedrooms and a guest wing. The apartment offers every comfort one might wish in a building committed to the highest level of service and care. Not many buildings in New York offer a home owner as much comfort, service and beauty as does River House. Built as a cooperative in 1931 on a cul-de-sac, one enters through grand entrance gates to a private planted courtyard and automobile turnaround which takes one to the building's front entrance and lobby where the building's staff is ready to be of assistance. The lobby opens onto a formal garden with fountain and a view of the East River beyond. There is a lower garden with a large open lawn where residents can relax and children play. The building and grounds offer a tranquil setting in a busy city. Designed by William L. Bottomley, the building has a 27-story center tower with two 15-story wings on either side. There are 5 passenger elevators as well as 5 service elevators located conveniently to serve the the building's apartments. Bottomley created large, elegant apartments with river views ideal for entertaining and comfortable living. All of the homes were designed with gracious foyers, ample closets, powder rooms, grand living rooms, dining rooms, kitchens, pantries and service areas.The building has 76 apartments and 36 in staff. In addition to a full-time concierge and two doormen in the front, the building has a fully-staffed back service entrance with a handyman on duty 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The building is security conscious and there is an in-house camera and safety system.