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1-bedroom apartment for sale in East Midtown-Turtle Bay

434 E 52nd St Apt 2D, East Midtown-Turtle Bay, Manhattan, New York, NY, 10022

$785,000
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About this home

Apartment for sale in East Midtown-Turtle Bay, Manhattan: 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom. Asking price $785,000. Built in 1930.

From the original listing · Realtor.comShow

Introducing Residence 2D at Southgate - a refined pre-war sanctuary offering timeless elegance and exceptional charm. This mint south-facing one-bedroom, one-bathroom home overlooks the tranquil Southgate gardens and is beautifully renovated to balance classic architectural detail with modern comfort. The grand living room features a wood-burning fireplace flanked by custom built-in bookcases, beamed 8'6"-ft ceilings, and refinished original hardwood floors. Four generous closets, including two walk-ins, provide ample storage throughout. The formal dining area is enhanced by a hand-painted mural on canvas by Andrea Biggs, (signed 2005) inspired by the Hudson River School. The windowed kitchen is outfitted with custom Macre African cherry cabinetry, granite countertops, and stainless-steel appliances - a thoughtful space for both everyday cooking and entertaining. The expansive primary bedroom features southern and western exposures, a windowed en-suite bathroom, and a large walk-in closet. Designed by Emery Roth and developed in 1931 by Bing & Bing, the Southgate buildings sit on a picturesque cul-de-sac with East River and Queensboro Bridge views, opposite The River Club of NY and The River House. Southgate offers full-service amenities, including a 24-hour doorman, live-in Resident Manager, on-site management, landscaped gardens, laundry room, bike storage, and private storage. The cooperative is pet-friendly and permits co-purchasing, guarantors, gifting, subletting, and pied-a-terres, offering flexibility to meet a variety of lifestyle needs. Ideally situated in the Beekman area, the home is moments from Peter Detmold Park and the East River Esplanade, with nearby conveniences like Whole Foods, Trader Joe's, Midtown Catch, and boutique shopping and dining options. The maintenance includes electricity, water, steam heat, and other expenses. There is an ongoing assessment of $315.90/mo until July 2027. 2% flip tax to be paid by Buyer.

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Roofy listing score

Grade B, 78/100 · Complete

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    • Full points: Description of 303 words3/3
  • True cost15/15
    • Full points: Running costs stated (HOA, service charge or taxes)8/8
    • Full points: Price in line with similar homes in its neighborhood7/7
  • Accuracy12/15
    • Nothing to compare: Listed on one site, nothing to compare3/6
    • Full points: Agrees with city records (built 1930, 71 homes)5/5
    • Full points: Confirmed on its source site 3 days ago4/4
  • Legal10/10
    • Full points: No fair-housing problems found in the wording6/6
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Compared with the area

Asks $785,000, 1% above the median asking price for 1-bedroom homes for sale in East Midtown-Turtle Bay.

Median here
$775,000
130 listings, last 90 days
Typical range
$601,250–$973,750
The middle half of listings
Days on the market
0 days
Median, until taken off the market

Priced in line with similar homes here.

0.8% of these listings have cut their price.

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More about East Midtown-Turtle Bay

Location

Location as the listing shows it.Open in Google Maps

Nearby transit

  • Lexington Av/53 StE F9 min walk
  • 51 St612 min walk
  • Long Island City (NYC Ferry)Astoria13 min walk

Nearby public schools · District 2

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The building

71 units · 13 floors · built 1930 · 3 more homes listed here

Building record (NYC)

NYC records as of Nov 1 (weekly)

434 East 52 Street · BBL 1-01363-0031 · built 1930 · 71 units

Roofy building score 99/100 · Well keptAbout the building, from HPD violations. Not an inspection.
Building type
Elevator apartment building
Open HPD violations
None
Heat complaints
0 this season
Complaints, last 12 months
1
Rent stabilization
Had 1 units in 2024 tax bills (likely)
Last sale (12-month file)
$610,000 on Jul 21, 2026

No open immediately hazardous (Class C) violations.

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Added to Roofy Oct 29, 2026Last checked on Realtor.com Oct 29, 2026Roofy doesn’t verify listings. Never send money before seeing a home.