870 UNITED NATIONS Plaza #20B
MLS® #RLS20090569
Listing by Brown Harris Stevens Residential Sales LLC
2
Bedrooms
2
Baths
1,610
Sq. Ft.
1967
Year Built
Quick Summary
Property Highlights
- Exposure: North,West facing
- Climate Control: Other
- Parking: Private garage
Property Details
Listing History
| Event | Date | Price | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Listed | May 11, 2026 | $1,650,000 | - |
| Currently | May 12, 2026 | $1,650,000 | - |
Description
Beautifully renovated and bathed in light, this stunning 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom residence features walls of almost floor-to-ceiling windows with spectacular views north, west, and of the East River including iconic sightlines to the Empire State Building and the Chrysler Building.
The split-bedroom layout offers privacy and flexibility. The windowed eat-in kitchen is appointed with top-of-the-line appliances including a Sub-Zero refrigerator, Miele dishwasher, Jenn-Air oven, Wolf built-in microwave, Wolf stovetop, and Wolf hood. A rare, grandfathered Miele washer/dryer completes this exceptional home.
Both marble bathrooms are newly appointed with Toto electric toilets, new vanities, and medicine cabinets. The primary bedroom enjoys a beautiful en suite bathroom with a walk-in shower.
Designed by master architects Harrison & Abramovitz, the 860/870 United Nations Plaza twin towers offer a uniquely luxurious lifestyle and have long attracted notable residents, including Robert F. Kennedy, Truman Capote, Gloria Vanderbilt, Katharine Graham, Yul Brynner, Johnny Carson, Dina Merrill, Anderson Cooper, and Walter Cronkite. Full-time doorman, concierge, fully staffed package room, in-house valet, live-in resident manager, on-site management, and more ensure your wants and needs are met twenty-four hours a day. Top-of-the-line amenities include a newly renovated full-floor health center with a Pilates studio, a fully equipped lounge/party room, a game room complete with a pool table, ping pong and a golf simulator, a library, two conference rooms, two sundecks, generator, a garage and an attached city playground. The longest private driveway in NYC offers complimentary one-to-two-hour parking. Maintenance includes monthly window washing, all utilities and cable/internet. A storage bin transfers with the home. There is a 3% flip tax paid by the buyer.
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About Beekman
View All Beekman ListingsBeekman occupies a low-traffic pocket on Manhattan's East Side, centered on the two-block Beekman Place between 49th and 51st Streets with direct views of the East River. The housing stock features well-maintained prewar cooperatives, ivy-covered townhouses, and luxury condominiums, with the E, M, and 6 trains at nearby Lexington Avenue stations and the 4, 5, 6, and 7 at Grand Central-42nd Street. Peter Detmold Park and the East River esplanade provide waterfront green space within steps of the residential core.
Beekman Live Market Data
View NeighborhoodActive Listings
56
Median Asking Price
$1.45M
Median $/Sqft
$969
Avg Days on Market
N/A
New This Week
2
Price Reduced
52%
Sold (30 Days)
5
Median Sale Price
$1.16M
Live data from RLS at REBNY • Updated 5/12/26, 1:02 PM EST
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about this property
The current listed monthly maintenance are $4,234 per month. Confirm the exact amount with the listing broker before making an offer.
This property has 2 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms.
The listed interior living area is 1,610 square feet. Verify dimensions independently during due diligence.
According to MLS records, the building was constructed in 1967, making it approximately 59 years old.
This listing is a co-op (stock cooperative). Buyers purchase shares in a corporation rather than real property, and the board must approve all sales.
Pets are permitted at this property: N/A,Building Pets Allowed Comments:N/A. Contact the listing broker for weight limits or breed restrictions.
At the current list price of $1,650,000 for 1,610 sq ft, the asking price per square foot is approximately $1,025. This figure is for reference only and may differ from appraised or assessed values.
To schedule a private showing, contact Milton Coste at (917) 416-7433 or mcoste@kwnyc.com. Per REBNY guidelines effective 2025, a Buyer Representation Agreement is required before a buyer's broker can show you properties. You may attend open houses independently without one.
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