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Maison East, 1438 Third Avenue, NYC - Condo Apartments
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1438 Third Avenue

Maison East,
1438 Third Avenue

Doorman condo located in Carnegie Hill, between East 81st Street & East 82nd Street

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  • Apartments For Sale (2) $1,570 Avg. price/ft2
  • Recent Sales (14) $1,599 Avg. price/ft2
  • All Units in Building (147)
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Overview of Maison East at 1438 Third Avenue

Maison East is a 31 story condominium tower located at 1438 Third Avenue between 81st and 82nd Streets on the Upper East Side. Originally constructed in 1985 as Turnberry Tower, the beige brick building was designed by Wechsler, Grasso & Menziuso, the same architects behind notable Manhattan buildings including the Europa, Channel Club, and Bentley. The building underwent a significant transformation in 2006 when Broad Street Development acquired and converted it from 147 rental apartments to approximately 87 luxury condominiums, renaming it Maison East in the process.

The building's apartments showcase impressive variety, ranging from one bedroom units to expansive four bedroom residences with multiple balconies and terraces totaling over 300 square feet in some cases. Many units feature triple exposures with panoramic views spanning the East River, Central Park, and Manhattan skylines, taking advantage of the building's excellent western air rights. Common luxury features throughout the residences include high end appliances from Jenn-Air, Liebherr, and Bosch, custom cabinetry, marble bathrooms with double vanities, hardwood floors, and in-unit washers and dryers. Several apartments boast chef caliber kitchens with granite or Caesarstone countertops, while penthouses and corner units offer wraparound balconies with dramatic sunrise and sunset views.

Maison East operates as a full service, pet friendly condominium with 24 hour doorman and concierge services, along with amenities including a children's playroom, bike storage, private storage bins, and a live in superintendent. The building's prime location provides residents with exceptional convenience, situated directly across from popular dining destinations and with Crunch Fitness literally attached to the building. The neighborhood offers easy access to premium grocery stores including Whole Foods, Citarella, and Agata & Valentina, while cultural attractions like the Metropolitan Museum, Guggenheim, and Neue Galerie are within walking distance. Transportation options are abundant with the Q, 4, 5, and 6 subway lines nearby, plus excellent crosstown bus service on 79th and 86th Streets.

Year Built
1985
Converted: 2006
Apartments
147
Floors
31
Pets: Allowed
Neighborhood
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20%
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Amenities

  • Concierge
  • FT Doorman
  • High-Rise
  • Post War
  • Resident Storage
  • Central AC
  • Elevator
  • Children's Playroom
  • Outdoor Entertainment Space
  • Laundry Room
  • In-Unit Washer/Dryer
  • Bike Room
  • Fireplaces
  • Live-In Superintendent
  • Terraces / Balconies
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Nearby Subways

  1. 4
  2. 5
  3. 6
at Lexington Ave 0.24 miles

Pros & Cons

  • Sidewalk landscaping
  • Concierge
  • Prime location near Central Park and Museum Mile
  • Consistent fenestration
  • Close to Q, 4, 5, 6 trains and crosstown buses
  • Premium retail including Whole Foods, Eli's, multiple restaurants, and cultural venues nearby
  • Excellent crosstown bus service on 79th and 86th Streets
  • Many balconies
  • Doorman
  • Full-service building with 24/7 doorman and concierge
  • In-unit washer/dryer
  • Private storage bins and bike room
  • Children's playroom
  • Canopied entrance
  • Pet friendly building
  • Live in superintendent
  • High end appliances including Jenn-Air, Liebherr, and Bosch
  • Panoramic views of East River, Central Park, and Manhattan skylines
  • Triple exposures in many units
  • Hardwood floors
  • Marble bathrooms with double vanities
  • Custom cabinetry
  • Wraparound balconies in corner units
  • Express subway station at 86th Street and Lexington Avenue
  • Excellent western air rights
  • Building laundry room
  • Considerable traffic
  • No roof deck
  • Many apartments
  • Crunch Fitness attached to building
  • Mid block location
  • Beige brick exterior

CityRealty Rating

18
/44
Architecture
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19
/36
Location
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15
/39
Features
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7
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59
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  • How is the CityRealty Rating calculated?

    Architecture
    • 30+ remarkable
    • 20-29 distinguished
    • 11-19 average
    • < 11 below average
    Location
    • 27+ remarkable
    • 18-26 distinguished
    • 9-17 average
    • < 9 below average
    Features
    • 22+ remarkable
    • 16-21 distinguished
    • 9-15 average
    • < 9 below average

Broker & Buyer Comments

This "thoughtfully converted" post-war high-rise offers "surprisingly unique" layouts in a "prime Upper East Side location" steps from Museum Mile. The 2007 renovation delivered "luxe touches" including "whisper-quiet" new windows, while "nearly all residences" boast "coveted outdoor spaces." Residents praise the "completely modernized" common areas and "practical amenities" including bicycle storage and children's playroom. The "exceptional location" provides "easy access" to Madison Avenue shopping, multiple subway lines, and the "prestigious" PS 6 school district.

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