434 E 52nd Street #3C

Welcome to this exceptional Alcove Studio apartment in the iconic Southgate complex. The generously sized entry foyer opens into a spacious living room with a wood-burning fireplace and stunning hardwood floors facing a quiet backyard view. A large separate sleeping alcove with a Murphy bed is located to the left. The windowed kitchen sits open to the living room and connects with an elegant open bar. This very functional apartment features a good size windowed bath with soaking tub and a total of 4 closets. Located in the Southgate complex – one of the city’s finest pre-war buildings developed by Bing and Bing and designed by the renowned architect Emery Roth. This is a full-service co-op that has one of the largest and most sought after private gardens in Manhattan, beautifully designed and landscaped. Other amenities are laundry room, storage, bike room and children’s outdoor play area. The Southgate is served by attentive staff including 24-hour doormen, handymen and live-in super. Maintenance includes electricity, water, heat and property taxes, and about 40% of the maintenance is tax deductible. The building is Fios, Spectrum and RCN enabled. - Pet friendly - Pied-a-terre is allowed - 80% Maximum Financing - Sublets are allowed for 3 out of 5 years after one year of ownership. The Southgate sits on a lovely quiet tree lined cul-de-sac, between Beekman and Sutton Place, giving great East River views. Location is near some of the world’s best dining, shopping, and cultural destinations.