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450 East 52nd Street
Last updated on Feb 6, 2026

The Campanile,
450 East 52nd Street

The Campanile is a prestigious prewar cooperative in Beekman Place with famous former residents and spectacular East River views. Residents enjoy doorman service, proximity to Grand Central Terminal, top restaurants, boutiques, and public transportation. Currently, 3 apartments are for sale.

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Overview of The Campanile at 450 East 52nd Street

The Campanile, built in 1927 during the Great Gatsby era, is a prestigious 14-story prewar cooperative at 450 East 52nd Street. Distinguished by its Venetian-Gothic façade of stone and brick, the building houses just 16 exclusive full-floor and duplex residences, making it one of Manhattan's most intimate luxury cooperatives.

The building's illustrious history includes serving as home to numerous celebrities and notable figures, including Greta Garbo, Rex Harrison, Mary Martin, H.J. Heinz, and the Rothschilds. During its colorful past, the building also hosted the Mayfair Yacht Club in the 1930s and operated as a speakeasy during Prohibition.

Situated on a quiet cul-de-sac overlooking the East River, The Campanile offers residents spectacular water views from most apartments. Many units feature wood-burning fireplaces, high ceilings, and private elevator landings, with some boasting extensive terraces. The building recently underwent improvements, including new elevator installation in 2020 and a lobby renovation.

Residents enjoy white-glove service with a full-time doorman, live-in resident manager, and private storage. The building maintains a pet-friendly policy with board approval and typically considers financing on a case-by-case basis.

The location offers convenient access to Grand Central Terminal, the United Nations Headquarters, and the East River Esplanade. The neighborhood provides easy access to numerous restaurants, boutiques, and amenities, including Whole Foods and Trader Joe's, while maintaining a quiet atmosphere.

Doorman
Full Time
Type
Co-op
Year Built
1927
Converted: 1988
Apartments
Floors
14
Neighborhood
Min Down
20%

Amenities

  • Attended Lobby
  • Concierge
  • Elevator Operator
  • FT Doorman
  • High-Rise
  • Pre War
  • Resident Storage
  • Garden
  • Pool
  • Elevator
  • Fireplaces
  • Landmarked
  • Live-In Superintendent
  • Terraces / Balconies
  • Wine Room/Wine Cellar
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Pros & Cons

  • Very few apartments
  • Full-time doorman and white-glove service with live-in manager
  • Superb East River views
  • Not far from some parks and the United Nations
  • Consistent fenestration
  • Pool
  • Historic 1927 building with notable celebrity residents
  • Private elevator landings
  • Wood-burning fireplaces in many units
  • Private storage included for all residents
  • No garage
  • No balconies
  • No health club
  • No canopy
  • Roof deck
  • Limited financing (25-30% case by case)
  • Several blocks from subway stations

CityRealty Rating

23
/44
Architecture
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30
/36
Location
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18
/39
Features
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10
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    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

Sales History

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Why are we displaying the estimated price per room?

For some co-ops, instead of price per square foot, we use an estimate of the number of rooms for each sold apartment to chart price changes over time. This is because many co-op listings do not include square footage information, and this makes it challenging to calculate accurate square-foot averages.

By displaying the price per estimated room count, we are able to provide a more reliable and consistent metric for comparing sales in the building. While we hope that this gives you a clearer sense of price trends in the building, all data should be independently verified. All data provided are only estimates and should not be used to make any purchase or sale decision.

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Noteworthy Residents

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