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1 East 62nd Street

The Spencer Condominium,
1 East 62nd Street

Doorman Condo located in Upper East Side, between Fifth Avenue & Madison Avenue  Map

$6,007 Avg. price/ft2 Apts. For Sale
  • Apartments For Sale (1)
  • Recent Sales (3)
  • All Units in Building (12)
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Overview of The Spencer Condominium at 1 East 62nd Street

Spencer House, located at 1 East 62nd Street, is a magnificent limestone mansion designed in 1904 by esteemed architect Horace Trumbauer for John and Alice Troth Drexel. This 42-foot-wide townhouse is now home to 12 condominium apartments, including a legendary triplex penthouse that once belonged to comedian Joan Rivers. Known for its curved bay window with sweeping Central Park views, this penthouse featured a dramatic 23-foot-high living and dining room that reflected Ms. Rivers’ opulent yet authentic style.

Originally built as a single-family home, Spencer House was converted into apartments in the 1930s. Throughout its storied history, it has been home to notable residents, including Ernest Hemingway and Henry B. Clews. Trumbauer’s design legacy extends far beyond Spencer House; his other works include Lynnewood Hall in Pennsylvania, The Elms in Newport, and prominent Fifth Avenue mansions for James B. Duke and James Speyer.

The building's canopied entrance is flanked by landscaped sidewalks and a balustraded moat, leading into a spacious lobby that hints at the grandeur within. Its first floor features arched windows, and the building includes modern amenities such as a full-time doorman, central air conditioning, and an elevator. Pets are welcome, adding to its appeal.

Situated in a prime Upper East Side location, Spencer House offers residents not only elegant architecture but also proximity to Central Park, upscale shopping, and world-class dining.

Year Built
1910
Apartments
12
Floors
6
Pets: Allowed
Neighborhood
Min Down
20%
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Amenities

  • Attended Lobby
  • FT Doorman
  • Pre War
  • Walk Up
  • Central AC
  • Intercom
  • Elevator
  • In-Unit Washer/Dryer
  • Landmarked
  • Historic District

Shh... Many units sell without being publicly listed.

Interested in off-market listings at The Spencer Condominium? Some previously listed residences might be available – contact us for insider details on potential opportunities!

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Nearby Subways

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  3. R
at 5th Ave and 60th 0.15 miles
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at Lexington Ave and 63rd 0.27 miles
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  3. 6
at Lexington Ave and 60th 0.29 miles
  1. M
  2. E
at 5th Ave and 53rd 0.47 miles

Carter’s Review

"Spencer House at 1 East 62nd Street is a limestone, 42-foot-wide, mansion designed in 1904 by Horace Trumbauer for John and Alice Troth Drexel and its triplex penthouse with a curved bay window facing Central Park in the master bedroom was later the home for many years of Joan Rivers, the famous comedian who died in 2014 at the age of 81.

The canopied entrance of this very elegant building, which has 12 condominium apartments, leads to a very spacious lobby but nothing prepared a visitor for the lavishness of Ms. River’s huge 23-foot-high, living/dining room several floors above.  For the brash entertainer, her domestic elegance bordered on the truly incongruous but was unquestionably genuine.  She and her apartment were the real thing."
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Pros & Cons

  • Arched windows on first floor
  • Limestone house designed by Horace Trumbauer
  • Close to Subway
  • Canopied entrance
  • Sidewalk landscaping
  • Very large lobby
  • 24-hour doorman
  • Few apartments
  • Some fireplaces
  • No fitness center
  • No concierge
  • No garage
  • No roof deck

CityRealty Rating

24
/44
Architecture
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28
/36
Location
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19
/39
Features
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10
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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

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