450 E 52Nd St

The Campanile is a 14-story prewar cooperative built in 1927 and set on a quiet cul-de-sac on East 52nd Street in Manhattan. Comprising just a handful of full-floor and duplex residences (roughly ten to sixteen units depending on configuration), the building reads as a boutique, white-glove enclave with a Venetian-Gothic stone-and-brick façade and richly detailed interior finishes. Apartments typically occupy entire floors or span two levels, featuring very high ceilings, oversized picture windows, private/semi-private elevator landings, formal galleries, and expansive river and skyline views. Interiors emphasize classic prewar elements — crown moldings, wood paneling, fireplaces, formal dining rooms, large libraries/den spaces, and generous circulation — alongside thoughtfully updated kitchens, mechanical systems, and in-unit laundry where noted. Common building services include a 24-hour doorman, live-in superintendent, storage rooms, attended elevator service, and building laundry; selective units convey private storage. Exterior amenities range from small private balconies to substantial planted terraces and, in rare cases, very large private gardens tied to garden-level duplexes. The co-op operates with typical board discretion: pied-à-terres and financing are considered on a case-by-case basis and pet policy/financing terms are governed by board approval. Located opposite the East River with direct water views and immediate proximity to the Riverhouse and local parks, the Campanile blends prewar grandeur, celebrity provenance, and a secluded urban feel.