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870 UNITED NATIONS Plaza 14D

$1,150,000

MLS# RLS20126231 · Beekman

Listed October 26, 2026 · 16 days on the market

1 Beds 1 Baths 900 Sq.Ft.

About This Property

This newly renovated one bedroom residence on the 14th floor of 870 United Nations Plaza combines an optimized floor plan, generous proportions, and a grand sense of arrival.A welcoming vestibule with a custom display divider and coat closet introduces a home defined by substantial rooms and thoughtful separation of the living room, bedroom, and kitchen. The oversized living room offers exceptional flexibility for distinct seating and dining areas, complemented by views of the East River.The primary bedroom accommodates a seating area and a built-in desk overlooking the East River. Storage includes a fully customized, enlarged walk-in closet and an additional wall of closets.The marble bathroom features an elegant console vanity, a rain shower, and a soaking tub.Completed in 1966, 870 United Nations Plaza is a 38-story residential tower distinguished by its bronze and aluminum framed glass facade and an enduring emphasis on light, views, and architectural design.Residents enjoy doorman and concierge services, a fitness center, a roof deck, and central laundry facilities. The pet friendly building also features a private motor court and onsite parking, offering a rare level of convenience in Manhattan.Financing of up to 75 percent is permitted. Subleasing requires board approval through a formal application process, beginning with a letter from the shareholder explaining the reason for the proposed sublet.

Agent's Note

From Curtis Bain. Details about the apartment are drawn from the listing information provided through RLS by Cor CNY Brokerage Company LLC.

A built-in desk in the primary bedroom looks out over the East River. The bedroom also has room for a seating area, so the desk can sit by the window without crowding the rest of the room.

The living room is oversized, and it's laid out to handle distinct seating and dining areas, with East River views. A vestibule with a custom display divider and a coat closet keeps the entry tidy and separates the living room, bedroom and kitchen from one another.

Storage is a strength here. The walk-in closet has been fully customized and enlarged, and there's an additional wall of closets. Built-in storage like this can free up floor space that freestanding furniture would otherwise take. The marble bathroom has a console vanity, a rain shower and a soaking tub.

The building is a 38-story tower completed in 1966, with a bronze and aluminum framed glass facade. Staff at the front desk handle a doorman and concierge, and you'll find a fitness center, a roof deck and laundry on site. There's a private motor court with onsite parking, and pets are welcome. The co-op allows a buyer to finance up to 75 percent of the purchase. If you plan to sublet later, the board has to approve it, and the process starts with a written letter from the shareholder giving the reason for the sublet.

The Lexington Avenue and 53rd Street station, served by the 6, E and F, is about 9 minutes on foot, and Grand Central-42 St, on the 7, is about 13 minutes. East River Walk is about 7 minutes away, and Morton Williams is about 3 minutes away for everyday errands.

Quick answers+

Does the building have a doorman?

Yes. The building offers doorman and concierge services.

Are pets allowed?

Yes. The building is pet friendly.

Does the building have an elevator?

Yes. The building has an elevator.

Property Features

Policies

  • Pets allowed

Home features

  • Central air
  • City view
  • Park view
  • River view
  • Skyline view
  • Dishwasher
  • High ceilings
  • Walk-in closets

Building amenities

Services and facilities

  • Bike room
  • Cold storage
  • Concierge
  • Elevator
  • Garage parking
  • Kitchen facilities
  • Laundry in building
  • Storage space
  • Valet parking

Wellness and recreation

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

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

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$8,672 / month

  • Principal and interest$5,815
  • Maintenance$2,857

Due at closing

  • Down payment (20%)$230,000
  • NYS “mansion tax” (1%)$11,500

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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870 UNITED NATIONS Plaza 14D

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 15 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

Beekman is covered by our Midtown East guide.

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 Cor CNY Brokerage Company LLC

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