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Halcyon, 305 East 51st Street, #PHA

Listing no longer available on CityRealty as of Dec 8, 2017
It previously was on the market for a total of 1,038 days.
9 apartments are currently available in this building.
1038 days on Market

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Key Details

  • Listed: Feb 4, 2015
    Days on Market: 1038
    Building Type: Condominium
    Neighborhood: Midtown East (Manhattan)
    Doorman: FT Doorman
    Listing viewed 619 times
Monthly Common Charges: $4,445
Monthly Real Estate Taxes: $5,543
Total Taxes & Fees: $9,988 ($2.89/ft2)
Est. Monthly Mortgage: -
Total Est. Monthly Carrying Cost: $76,129 ($22.03/ft2)
Note: the above is based on a down payment of 20% ($2,400,000), which is the minimum amount permitted by the building.

Description

Surrounded by breathtaking views of Manhattan, this sprawling duplex penthouse on floors 32-33 of the Halcyon is elegantly designed with a modern aesthetic and finished with luxurious materials and meticulous craftsmanship. With its remarkable scale and beautifully flowing layout, the residence opens to a gracious foyer and encompasses 3 private terraces totaling 1,262 square feet and 7 interior rooms totaling 3,455 square feet, including 4-bedrooms and 4.5 bathrooms. Washed with light by floor-to-ceiling windows facing south, east, and west, this penthouse offers extraordinary views of the Empire State Building, the Chrysler Building, the 59th Street Bridge, the Verrazano Bridge, and the East River.

Perfect for entertaining and warmed by 6 inch wide plank oak floors and a gas fireplace, on the main level are oversized living and dining areas that open to two expansive terraces, including a wrap around terrace off the dining room, breakfast room, kitchen, and library.

The open, eat-in kitchen with island and pantry is outfitted with custom Poliform lacquered cabinetry with soft-closed drawers, Calacatta Gold Lingano marble countertops and backsplash, Miele appliances including two dishwashers and a gas cooktop with vented out hood, and a wet bar with a Sub-Zero wine cooler. Also on the main level are the powder room, finished with custom vanity and a silk mirror glass wall, a bedroom with en suite bath, and the laundry room.

A pristine sanctuary, the second level is a private suite of 3-bedrooms and 3-en suite baths. The serene master suite opens to an enormous, south facing private terrace and features a huge custom closet, and a windowed five fixture bath with white statuary marble walls and flooring, custom bleached walnut vanity with marble countertops, tea-for-two white soaking tub, a separate glass enclosed shower, radiant heated flooring, and brushed bronze fixtures. Other fine features of this residence include a beautiful wood staircase with balusters, 4" custom base board throughout, 6 inch wide plank oak floors throughout, a laundry room with sink and LG turbo washer and dryer, bleached walnut entry doors and solid core wooden interior doors, double paned energy efficient windows, and individually thermostatically controlled heating and cooling.

The Building: The Halcyon, a 32-story luxury condominium comprised of 123 units, is a full-service building that offers residents extraordinary services and places to relax and play.

In addition to full-time doorman and concierge services, amenities include a 52-foot heated indoor pool, a windowed fitness center with changing rooms with lockers, a private treatment room, a children’s playroom, a golf simulator room, a residential library that opens to a landscaped courtyard with fire pit, a residential laundry room for oversized items, bicycle storage, the Aqua Spa (steam) and Sauna, and the Sky Lounge, a media and dining area with catering kitchen. Storage bins are available for sale.

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Apartment Amenities

  • Terrace
  • River View
  • Washer/Dryer in apt.

About Halcyon, 305 East 51st Street

80

Halcyon, 305 East 51st Street has received a CityRealty Rating of 80, based on:

 
Architecture

Anything above 30 is remarkable, from 20-29 is distinguished and from 11-19 is average, while below 11 is below average.

 
Location

Anything above 27 is remarkable, from 18-26 is distinguished and from 9-17 is average, while below 9 is below average.

 
Features

Anything above 22 is remarkable, from 16-21 is distinguished and from 9-15 is average, while below 9 is below average.

Rating Summary

25
Out of 44
+
25
Out of 36
+
21
Out of 39
+
9
=
80
Out of 119
 

Architecture Rating: Points Breakdown

Exterior:
Attractive 4 out of 8 points
Retail Quality:
Attractive 4 out of 5 points
Canopy Entrance:
Attractive 2 out of 3 points
Alterations:
None 2 out of 2 points
Plaza Or Atrium:
None 0 out of 3 points
Contextual Design:
Yes and Good 2 out of 3 points
Skyline:
Highly Visible 2 out of 2 points
Local Visibility:
Highly Visible 2 out of 2 points
Watertank:
Attractively Enclosed 2 out of 2 points
Airconditioners:
Not Allowed 2 out of 2 points
Free Standing:
Corner 1 out of 2 points
Gargoyles:
None 0 out of 2 points
Garden:
None 0 out of 2 points
Fenestration:
Consistent 1 out of 1 points
Landmark:
No 0 out of 2 points
Unity:
Unified Design 1 out of 1 points
Illumination:
None 0 out of 1 points
Water Element:
None 0 out of 1 points

Location Rating: Points Breakdown

Street Ambience:
Very Attractive with Trees 4 out of 5 points
Distance To Neighborhood Center:
Less than 10 blocks 5 out of 5 points
Views:
Impressive 3 out of 4 points
Neighborhood Ambience:
Very Attractive 3 out of 3 points
Traffic Noise:
Considerable 1 out of 3 points
Protected Views:
Only Top Floors 1 out of 2 points
Distance To Subway:
3-5 Short Blocks 1 out of 2 points
Firedepartment Noise:
A Lot 0 out of 2 points
Distance To Supermarket:
Less than 3 Short Blocks 2 out of 2 points
Distance To Park:
More than 6 Short Blocks 0 out of 2 points
Distance To Water:
3-6 Short Blocks 1 out of 2 points
Shopping:
5 or less Short Blocks 2 out of 2 points
Schools:
No Noise 1 out of 1 points
Noise From Nightlife:
None 1 out of 1 points

Features Rating: Points Breakdown

Lobby:
Spacious 4 out of 5 points
Units Per Floor:
3-4 3 out of 5 points
Ceiling:
9-11 Feet 2 out of 4 points
Balconies:
None 0 out of 3 points
Health Club:
Yes, with Swimming Pool 2 out of 2 points
Private Gardens:
Substantial 2 out of 2 points
Storage Rooms:
Considerable 2 out of 2 points
Bay Windows:
None 0 out of 1 points
Fireplaces:
None 0 out of 1 points
Door Person:
Yes 1 out of 1 points
Concierge:
Yes 1 out of 1 points
Elevator Person:
None 0 out of 1 points
Recreational Roof:
Yes 1 out of 1 points
Driveway:
None 0 out of 1 points
Maids Room:
None 0 out of 1 points
Catering:
None 0 out of 1 points
Garage:
Yes 1 out of 1 points
Mixed Use:
Yes 1 out of 1 points
Non Rectilinear Form:
No 0 out of 1 points
Unusual Layouts:
No 0 out of 1 points
Prewar:
No 0 out of 1 points
Other Amenities:
Some 1 out of 2 points

Building Amenities

  • Concierge
  • FT Doorman
  • High-Rise
  • Resident Storage
  • Central AC
  • Full Service Garage
  • Garden
  • Health Club
  • Pool
  • Rooftop Terrace
  • Washer/Dryer in building
  • Elevator
  • Event Room
  • Children's Playroom
  • Lounge
  • Fitness Center
  • On-Site Parking
  • Outdoor Entertainment Space
  • Courtyard
  • Laundry Room
  • In-Unit Washer/Dryer
  • Terraces / Balconies

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