305 2Nd Ave

Rutherford Place is a landmark nine-story prewar condominium originally completed in 1902 and later converted into residential use. The exterior combines limestone and brick with Beaux-Arts detailing and a distinctive slate roof, reflecting its Gilded Age origins and National Register of Historic Places status. Residences are predominantly loft-style and multi-level units (one- to three-bedroom configurations and several triplex/duplex layouts) featuring very high ceilings (often 13–16 feet), oversized casement windows, hardwood floors, custom built-ins, and generous closet/storage space. Kitchens are frequently specified with Poggenpohl cabinetry and high-end appliances such as Viking ranges, Sub-Zero refrigerators, and Bosch dishwashers; bathrooms include marble and granite surfaces and soaking tubs. Common areas emphasize full-service living: a staffed 24-hour doorman and resident manager, renovated marble lobby, laundry rooms on every floor, bicycle room, on-site valet and housekeeping services, and a fitness room. The planted, furnished roof terrace offers park and skyline views, and many units have private outdoor spaces. The building is pet-friendly and permits in-unit washer/dryers with board approval. Located at Second Avenue and East 17th Street, the property sits adjacent to Stuyvesant Park and places residents within easy walking distance of Gramercy, Union Square, and the East Village with abundant dining, transit lines, and neighborhood amenities.