450 East 52nd Street, Unit 5

Midtown East

$5,650,000
Last Sold Price
3
Beds
Sq. Ft.
/ Sq. Ft.
Sq. Ft.
per Sq. Ft.

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
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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

  1. Brian K. Lewis

    Brian K. Lewis

    Listing Agent

    Compass

    blewis@compass.com

    P: (646)-228-7241

Amenities

  • Entire Floor
  • Full-Time Doorman
  • River Views
  • City Views
  • Open Views
  • Water Views
  • Balcony
  • Working Fireplace
LISTING UPDATED: 10/31/2023 05:16 PM

Property Details for 450 East 52nd Street, Unit 5

StatusSold
Days on Market259
Taxes-
Maintenance$11,481 / month
Min. Down Pymt50%
Total Rooms8.0
Compass TypeCo-op
MLS TypeCo-op
Year Built1927
CountyNew York County
Buyer's Agent Compensation2.5%

Building

The Campanile

16 Units14 StoriesBuilt in 1927

Location

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Building Information for 450 East 52nd Street, Unit 5

Building/ComplexThe CampanileFloor5Stories14Residences16Pet PolicyAllowedPet Policy Details3Year Built1927Building AgePre-war

Payment Calculator

$29,983 per month

30 year fixed, 6.845% Interest

Principal and Interest

$18,502

Property Taxes

$0

Maintenance/Common Charges

$11,481

The Payment Calculator is for illustrative purposes only.

Property History for 450 East 52nd Street, Unit 5

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciationLink
Oct 31, 2023

Sold

Manual

$5,650,000
Oct 31, 2023

Sold (Public Record)

ACRIS #2023112200581001

$5,650,000

-6.7% / yr

Sep 5, 2023

Contract Signed

Manual

Apr 6, 2023

Exclusive Expired

RLS RESO #RLS10856323

Apr 6, 2023

Permanently Off Market

Manual

Oct 25, 2022

Price Change

Manual

$6,250,000
Sep 6, 2022

Listed (Active)

Manual

$6,750,000
Sep 6, 2022

Listed (Active)

RLS RESO #RLS10856323

$6,750,000
Jul 27, 2022

Permanently Off Market

Manual

Jun 10, 2022

Listed (Active)

Manual

$7,250,000
Dec 18, 2017

Sold

OLR #4b1fc41625bf56f65129e6b87c02e0e78b1cd313

$8,500,000
Dec 18, 2017

Sold (Public Record)

ACRIS #2017122700290001

$8,500,000
Apr 26, 2017

Contract Signed

OLR #4b1fc41625bf56f65129e6b87c02e0e78b1cd313

$5,950,000
Mar 22, 2017

Listed (Active)

OLR #4b1fc41625bf56f65129e6b87c02e0e78b1cd313

$5,950,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
10/31/2023

Sold

Manual

$5,650,000
10/31/2023

Sold (Public Record)

ACRIS #2023112200581001

$5,650,000

-6.7% / yr

09/05/2023

Contract Signed

Manual

04/06/2023

Exclusive Expired

RLS RESO #RLS10856323

04/06/2023

Permanently Off Market

Manual

10/25/2022

Price Change

Manual

$6,250,000
09/06/2022

Listed (Active)

Manual

$6,750,000
09/06/2022

Listed (Active)

RLS RESO #RLS10856323

$6,750,000
07/27/2022

Permanently Off Market

Manual

06/10/2022

Listed (Active)

Manual

$7,250,000
12/18/2017

Sold

OLR #4b1fc41625bf56f65129e6b87c02e0e78b1cd313

$8,500,000
12/18/2017

Sold (Public Record)

ACRIS #2017122700290001

$8,500,000
04/26/2017

Contract Signed

OLR #4b1fc41625bf56f65129e6b87c02e0e78b1cd313

$5,950,000
03/22/2017

Listed (Active)

OLR #4b1fc41625bf56f65129e6b87c02e0e78b1cd313

$5,950,000

For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 450 East 52nd Street, Unit 5

Taxable ValueLand-Additions-Total-
Home Facts
APN1013630026

Schools near 450 East 52nd Street, Unit 5

This home is within New York City Geographic District # 2.
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

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