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

870 United Nations Plz Apt 14D, East Midtown-Turtle Bay, Manhattan, New York, NY, 10017

$1,150,000
Asking price · in USD
Size
900 ft² (83.6 m²)
Available
Now

About this home

Apartment for sale in East Midtown-Turtle Bay, Manhattan: 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 900 ft². Asking price $1,150,000. Built in 1967.

From the original listing · Realtor.comShow

This newly renovated one bedroom residence on the 14th floor of 870 United Nations Plaza combines an optimized floor plan, generous proportions, and a grand sense of arrival. A welcoming vestibule with a custom display divider and coat closet introduces a home defined by substantial rooms and thoughtful separation of the living room, bedroom, and kitchen. The oversized living room offers exceptional flexibility for distinct seating and dining areas, complemented by views of the East River. The primary bedroom accommodates a seating area and a built-in desk overlooking the East River. Storage includes a fully customized, enlarged walk-in closet and an additional wall of closets. The marble bathroom features an elegant console vanity, a rain shower, and a soaking tub. Completed in 1966, 870 United Nations Plaza is a 38-story residential tower distinguished by its bronze and aluminum framed glass facade and an enduring emphasis on light, views, and architectural design. Residents enjoy doorman and concierge services, a fitness center, a roof deck, and central laundry facilities. The pet friendly building also features a private motor court and onsite parking, offering a rare level of convenience in Manhattan. Financing of up to 75 percent is permitted. Subleasing requires board approval through a formal application process, beginning with a letter from the shareholder explaining the reason for the proposed sublet.

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Roofy listing score

Grade C, 63/100 · Fairly complete

How complete and honest this listing is, from what the source sites show and Roofy’s own checks. It isn’t a rating of the home or the agent. How the score works

  • Photos25/25
    • Full points: 11 photos15/15
    • Full points: Large, clear photos (about 1,000 px)10/10
  • Details17/20
    • Full points: Price stated3/3
    • Full points: Bedrooms stated2/2
    • Full points: Bathrooms stated2/2
    • Full points: Size stated2/2
    • Does not apply: Move-in date: does not apply2/2
    • Does not apply: Lease length: does not apply1/1
    • Full points: Pet policy stated1/1
    • Full points: Laundry mentioned1/1
    • No points: Heat and utilities not mentioned0/1
    • No points: No amenities listed0/2
    • Full points: Description of 222 words3/3
  • True cost5/15
    • No points: No running costs stated (HOA, service charge or taxes)0/8
    • Some points: Priced 48% above similar homes in its neighborhood5/7
  • Accuracy10/15
    • Nothing to compare: Listed on one site, nothing to compare3/6
    • Problem: Differs from city records (built 1967)3/5
    • Full points: Confirmed on its source site 3 days ago4/4
  • Legal6/10
    • Full points: No fair-housing problems found in the wording6/6
    • No points: No active license found for the agent0/4
  • Trust0/15
    • No points: Not claimed on Roofy by the agent or owner0/10
    • No points: The agent is not verified on Roofy0/5

Scored Nov 2, 2026 · Score version 1. No one can pay to change a score.

Buying costs

What this price means for you: the monthly payment, and New York’s mansion tax, which the buyer pays on a home of $1 million or more.

Compared with the area

Asks $1,150,000, 48% 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
Per ft²
$1,277.78 vs $1,065.33
This home vs the median, 20% higher
Days on the market
0 days
Median, until taken off the market

Priced above most similar homes here.

0.8% of these listings have cut their price.

Asking prices of listings on Roofy and listing sites in the last 90 days, not signed leases or sale prices. One currency, never converted.

More about East Midtown-Turtle Bay

Location

Location as the listing shows it.Open in Google Maps

Nearby transit

  • Lexington Av/53 StE F10 min walk
  • 51 St611 min walk
  • Long Island City (NYC Ferry)Astoria13 min walk

Nearby public schools · District 2

Distance only, not school zones. Check the zoned school with NYC Public Schools.

The building

85 units · 37 floors · built 1967 · 5 more homes listed here

Building record for 866 United Nations Plaza

NYC records as of Nov 1 (weekly)

866 United Nations Plaza · BBL 1-01360-7501 · built 1967

Not enough building data to score this lot.
Building type
Condominium
Open HPD violations
1 (A 1 · B 0 · C 0)
Heat complaints
0 this season
Complaints, last 12 months
0
Rent stabilization
None in 2018–2024 tax bills
Last sale (12-month file)
No sales in our 12-month file

The city’s records match this listing to the tax lot at 866 United Nations Plaza. Corner and multi-address buildings often have one main address.

No open immediately hazardous (Class C) violations. Condo records cover the whole building.

See the full building record

Public NYC records about the building, not about the person listing it. Buyers and renters can see them on city websites too. Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOF).

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