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860 United Nations Plaza 37/38D

$2,950,000

MLS# RLS20122861 · Midtown East

Listed November 6, 2026 · New today

4 Beds 5 Baths 3,780 Sq.Ft.

About This Property

Sweeping Views, Exceptional Scale

Perched on the 37th and 38th floors of 860 United Nations Plaza, this stunning duplex is defined by its extraordinary scale, abundant natural light, and sweeping views of the East River and Manhattan skyline. Approximately 3,800 square feet unfold across two levels, with expansive entertaining rooms, four bedrooms, and four-and-a-half bathrooms.

A gracious entrance gallery opens to an impressive Great Room stretching more than 32 feet. Corner exposures, nine-foot ceilings, and long stretches of windows fill the room with light and frame spectacular river and skyline views. A fireplace anchors the space, with distinct seating and dining areas providing an elegant setting for entertaining.

Also accessed from the entrance gallery are a spacious library/sitting room with direct access to the kitchen, a chicly appointed powder room, and a dramatic curved staircase leading to the bedroom level.

The windowed eat-in kitchen extends more than 26 feet and is complemented by a separate laundry area and service entrance.

Upstairs, the four bedrooms offer privacy and a clear separation from the entertaining rooms below. The expansive corner primary suite includes a separate windowed home office/dressing area, a walk-in closet, additional closets, and a luxurious en-suite bathroom with a separate tub and shower. Three additional bedrooms offer flexibility for guests, work, or everyday living. Four full bathrooms and extensive closet space serve this level.

860 United Nations Plaza, designed by master architects Harrison & Abramovitz, the celebrated architectural firm whose work includes the Time-Life Building and major contributions to the United Nations headquarters and Lincoln Center, remains one of Manhattan’s most prestigious full-service cooperatives. Residents enjoy exceptional service and security, with a private driveway, 24-hour doorman and concierge, on-site management, and a 53-member staff. Amenities include a renovated fitness center and Pilates studio, rooftop terraces with breathtaking views of the city and East River, Club 39 residents’ lounge, conference rooms, a golf simulator, billiards room, in-house dry cleaning, and an on-site garage with parking available for an additional fee. Pets and pied-à-terres are welcome.

At the foot of Beekman Place, the building adjoins MacArthur Playground, with Peter Detmold Park and its dog run just across the street. Nearby, the East Midtown Greenway offers landscaped waterfront walks, dedicated bicycle paths, and seating overlooking the East River, accessed via the pedestrian bridge at East 54th Street. Neighborhood restaurants, shops, and convenient access to the FDR Drive complement this quiet riverside setting.

75% financing permitted.

Flip Tax: 3% Paid by Purchaser.

Please note that the Utility Charge ($1,469.58) and Window Washing Charge ($110.94) are billed in addition to the monthly maintenance amount.

Agent's Note

From Curtis Bain. Details about the apartment are drawn from the listing information provided through RLS by Compass.

From the entrance gallery, the Great Room runs more than 32 feet, with a fireplace, separate seating and dining areas, and river and skyline views through its corner exposures. The library and sitting room opens off the same gallery and has direct access to the kitchen, so the two rooms work well together when you're hosting.

The windowed eat-in kitchen runs more than 26 feet, and you can reach it straight from the library. The apartment has a dishwasher and an in-unit washer and dryer, and a separate laundry area and service entrance sit alongside the kitchen.

A curved staircase leads from the entrance gallery to the bedroom level. The primary suite is a corner room with a separate windowed home office or dressing area, a walk-in closet, additional closets, and an en-suite bathroom with a separate tub and shower.

The building was designed by Harrison & Abramovitz, the firm behind the Time-Life Building and major work at the United Nations headquarters and Lincoln Center. It has a 24-hour doorman and concierge, on-site management, a security guard, an elevator, garage parking with valet service, a gym, a roof deck and a courtyard, and cats and dogs are allowed.

Grand Central Terminal is about 14 minutes on foot, and the Lexington Av/53 St station, served by the 6, E and F, is about 9 minutes away. East River Walk is about 7 minutes on foot, and Morton Williams is about 3 minutes away.

Quick answers+

Does the apartment have in-unit laundry?

Yes. The apartment has a washer and dryer in the unit, along with a separate laundry area.

Does the building have a doorman?

Yes. The building has a 24-hour doorman and concierge.

Are pets allowed?

Yes. The building allows cats and dogs.

Property Features

Policies

  • Cats and dogs allowed

Home features

  • Washer/dryer in unit
  • Central air
  • Fireplace
  • City lights view
  • City view
  • Downtown view
  • River view
  • Skyline view
  • Dishwasher
  • Entrance foyer
  • Eat-in kitchen
  • High ceilings
  • Walk-in closets
  • Private outdoor space (over 60 sq ft)
  • Terrace

Building amenities

Services and facilities

  • Bike room
  • Cold storage
  • Concierge
  • Elevator
  • Garage parking
  • Kitchen facilities
  • Laundry in building
  • On-site management
  • Package room
  • Security guard
  • Valet parking

Wellness and recreation

  • Billiard room
  • Game room
  • Golf simulator
  • Gym
  • Resident lounge

Outdoor space

  • Courtyard
  • Garden
  • Roof deck

Some building amenities are reported on other current listings in this building. Confirm amenities and building policies before relying on them.

Estimate

Monthly Cost & Closing Costs

The rate is a placeholder, not a quote. Enter the one your lender gives you.

$25,929 / month

  • Principal and interest$14,917
  • Maintenance$11,012

Due at closing

  • Down payment (20%)$590,000
  • NYS “mansion tax” (1.25%)$36,875

Co-op share loans aren't subject to mortgage recording tax. Not included: attorney, title insurance, lender and appraisal fees, board application and move-in fees, flip tax and prepaid items. Estimates only, based on the published New York State rates. Your attorney and lender will confirm the real figures.

Location & Nearby

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860 United Nations Plaza 37/38D

Subway

  • 6EFLexington Av/53 StAbout 9 min walk · Accessible
  • 7Grand Central-42 StAbout 13 min walk · Accessible

Parks

  • East River WalkAbout 7 min walk
  • Robert Moses PlaygroundAbout 9 min walk
  • East River EsplanadeAbout 10 min walk

Public schools · Elementary schools

  • P.S. 59 Beekman Hill InternationalAbout 11 min walk
  • The River SchoolAbout 17 min walk

High schools

  • Art and Design High SchoolAbout 11 min walk

Colleges & universities

  • Sotheby's Institute of ArtAbout 10 min walk
  • Cornell TechAbout 16 min walk
  • Bank Street College of EducationAbout 20 min walk
  • SUNY College of OptometryAbout 21 min walk

Museums

  • Mount Vernon Hotel Museum & GardenAbout 17 min walk
  • Paley Center for MediaAbout 20 min walk
  • Museum of Modern Art (MoMA)About 20 min walk
  • The Morgan Library & MuseumAbout 21 min walk

Walking times are estimates. Schools shown are the nearest public and charter schools and are not zone assignments; a nearby school is not necessarily the one an address is zoned for. Confirm zoning with the NYC Department of Education. Sources: MTA, NYC Parks and NYC Department of City Planning open data.

The Neighborhood

About Midtown East

Iconic residential towers with sweeping skyline views in the heart of Manhattan's most prestigious corridor.

Walkability

9/10

Public transit

10/10

Schools

7/10

Dining

9/10

Groceries & parks

7/10

Schools in Midtown East

UNIS draws a global student body and offers an internationally recognized curriculum. Families also benefit from proximity to Upper East Side private schools within a short commute.

Private schools in the area include United Nations International School.

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Listing Courtesy of Compass

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