River House 435 E 52nd St Unit 12C New York, NY 10022

With its own private elevator landing, Apartment 12C offers the elegance, grand scale and architectural details of a bygone era showcasing the incomparable prewar design unique to homes at River House. The grand and gracious layout is complemented by the extraordinary River and city views from the 12th floor, as well as the luxuries of the buildings' white-glove service and amenities.

This splendid home on the river, is ready for customization as a dream home for the new resident. Superb for large-scale entertaining with massive interiors, 11' ceilings, vast entertaining spaces and grand casement windows that draw in fabulous natural light throughout. Two bright exposures showcase spectacular River views to the east and open city views to the west. Old-world grace and detail include a spacious receiving foyer, elegant molding, a decorative fireplace with marble mantel, and wide plank, hardwood floors throughout. A planting balcony off the living room allows for incredible river views. Currently configured as a two-bedroom, two-and-a-half-bathroom home with a huge formal expanse--living room, formal dining room and huge, expanded kitchen--this grand home offers extraordinary storage, laundry and numerous possibilities as an easily convertible three-bedroom home without sacrificing space or flow of the home.

River House has long been known as one of New York's most prestigious apartment houses since its opening in 1931. With impeccable white glove service, old world charm and a tranquil and stunning setting, the palatial Art Deco and Beaux Arts-style, 26-story cooperative designed by Bottomley, Wagner & White overlooks the East River with its central tower and two massive fifteen-story wings. The professional, attentive, and famously discreet staff include 24-hour doormen and concierge, as well as resident manager.

The River Club with its own entrance on 52nd street and accessible through the building lobby, is a top-caliber health club on the lower floors of the building that includes 3 squash courts, two tennis courts, a gym, a swimming pool, a library, an excellent dining room and bar overlooking the river, as well as a ballroom and guest rooms. Shareholders have access to the fitness center and pool and are welcome to apply for full River Club membership with a streamlined application process and discount. Pets and pieds-a-terre permitted.