50 United Nations Plaza stands 42 stories tall between East 46th and 47th Streets, and boasts on its website to be the ultimate global address. Designed by Lord Norman Foster, the tower is a glass-sheathed triumph of large bay windows and stainless steel tubes. The tower was developed by Zeckendorf Development and Global Holdings, and completed in 2015. In total, the building features 88 condominium residences, with a remaining twelve for sale and two for rent.
The twelve residences for sale include two 1-bedroom units starting from $2.29 million, five 2-bedrooms starting from $2.95 million, three 3-bedrooms starting from $7.1 million, one 4-bedroom duplex penthouse for $70 million, and one 5-bedroom penthouse for $24.25 million. There are also two 2-bedroom units for rent starting from $6,950/month. Designed by Foster + Partners, all residences are gorgeously appointed and offer sweeping views of the city.
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50 UN's duplex penthouse on the tower’s top two floors includes 9,700 square feet of interior living space, along with a large outdoor terrace and a pool deck featuring a 30-foot swimming pool. Adjacent to the deck is a large entertaining lounge featuring a gas fireplace and a catering kitchen. The master bedroom suite occupies half of the top floor, and the residence features three other master bedrooms, two staff rooms, and 7.5 baths. The entire residence is sheathed in floor-to-ceiling glass windows, and features a two-story bay window with cinematic views of the city. The kitchen is large and windowed, and equipped with the finest appliances. With ceiling heights of 12-feet, 8-inches, a stainless steel floating staircase, and a private interior elevator, the residence is truly the pinnacle of New York living.
50 UN features a designer set of amenities, starting with a gated entry that leads to a sweeping motor court with a landscaped enclave designed by M. Paul Friedberg and Partners. The building’s tall lobby features a gorgeous waterfall and a fireplace, and its equipped with a full-time doorman and concierge. The health center features a state-of-the-art gym, a 75-foot swimming pool, a spa, a sauna, and steam rooms. The building also features a climate-controlled wine cellar, private storage units, a conference room, and on-site parking.
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Contributing Writer
Katy Cornell
Katy Cornell is a Long Island native with a passion for writing about real estate in the big city. She recently graduated from the University of Virginia with a BA in English and is a frequent contributor to CityRealty's Market Insight and NYC real estate blog 6sqft.
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