325 E 57Th St

Built in 1929, this 15-story, boutique prewar cooperative occupies a Sutton Place Midtown East block and retains classic 1920s architecture by Schwartz and Gross. The building houses two- and three-bedroom Classic 6–style residences with the high ceilings, wide foyers and formal entertaining rooms typical of the era. Interiors commonly feature decorative wood-burning or faux fireplaces, beamed or plastered high ceilings, herringbone or oak hardwood floors, oversized period casement windows and detailed millwork; many units have been thoughtfully renovated to include modern kitchens with stainless or premium appliances, windowed baths and in-unit washer/dryer hookups. Common building elements emphasize a residential, low-density feel: only four apartments per floor, a restored paneled lobby, original elevators and an attentive live-in resident manager. Full-service amenities include a 24-hour doorman, private storage rooms for residents and a central laundry; limited private outdoor space is available in a few apartments. The co-op board permits pied-a-terres, pets with approval and up to approximately 70% financing depending on the unit; standard co-op policies such as a transfer/flip fee apply. Located steps from Whole Foods, Trader Joe’s, Central Park and the East River esplanade, the building offers immediate access to shopping, dining and multiple transit lines while preserving prewar scale and neighborhood quiet.