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

860 United Nations Plz Apt 20C, East Midtown-Turtle Bay, Manhattan, New York, NY, 10017

$1,595,000
Asking price · in USD
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About this home

Apartment for sale in East Midtown-Turtle Bay, Manhattan: 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. Asking price $1,595,000. Built in 1966.

From the original listing · Realtor.comShow

Welcome to Residence 20C at 860 United Nations Plaza, an exceptional high-floor two-bedroom, two-bathroom home offering breathtaking open northern exposures and panoramic views stretching across Beekman, the East River, and beyond. Wrapped in dramatic floor-to-ceiling windows, every room captures an abundance of natural light and uninterrupted city vistas. A gracious entry foyer opens to an expansive living and dining area designed for both elegant entertaining and comfortable everyday living. The flexible second bedroom has been thoughtfully transformed into a sophisticated den featuring custom cabinetry, a built-in bar, and sleek smoked-glass pocket doors that create a seamless connection to the living space while maintaining privacy when desired. The serene primary suite offers extraordinary views, generous proportions, and a wall of custom built-in cabinetry providing exceptional storage. Both bathrooms have been beautifully updated with timeless marble finishes, while the newly renovated kitchen combines modern functionality with refined design. The kitchen features custom wood cabinetry, a concrete countertop, glass tile backsplash, a Sharp drawer microwave, Fisher & Paykel refrigerator, range, drawer dishwasher, and a newly installed stovetop hood with external ventilation. A private storage unit transfers with the sale. Monthly maintenance includes bulk-billed utilities and window washing, providing exceptional value and convenience. Residents of 860 United Nations Plaza enjoy a true full-service luxury lifestyle with an impressive suite of amenities, including a private driveway, 24-hour doormen, concierge services, a newly renovated fitness center, Pilates studio, and the exclusive Club 39 Lounge featuring a golf simulator, billiards room, and catering kitchen. Additional amenities include two furnished rooftop terraces with spectacular panoramic views, conference rooms, bike storage, and an on-site garage with parking available for an additional fee. Located along the East River, the building offers immediate access to the newly enhanced wheelchair-accessible Riverside Greenway, featuring landscaped pedestrian paths, dedicated bike lanes, and peaceful seating areas overlooking the water. Enjoy nearby parks, a dog run, playground, convenient access to the FDR Drive, and public transportation just outside your door. With 75% financing permitted, pied-a-terre ownership allowed, and a pet-friendly policy, Residence 20C presents a rare opportunity to own a beautiful apartment in one of Manhattan's most desirable full-service buildings. Come watch the sailboats go by.

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Roofy listing score

Grade B, 72/100 · Complete

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  • Photos25/25
    • Full points: 10 photos15/15
    • Full points: Large, clear photos (about 1,000 px)10/10
  • Details16/20
    • Full points: Price stated3/3
    • Full points: Bedrooms stated2/2
    • Full points: Bathrooms stated2/2
    • No points: No size0/2
    • 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
    • No points: Laundry not mentioned0/1
    • Full points: Heat or utilities mentioned1/1
    • Some points: Only 1 amenity listed1/2
    • Full points: Description of 377 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
  • 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
    • Problem: The agent’s license is not active0/4
  • Trust0/15
    • No points: Not claimed on Roofy by the agent or owner0/10
    • No points: The agent is not verified on Roofy0/5

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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.

Amenities

Pets

  • Pets allowed

Compared with the area

Asks $1,595,000, 5% above the median asking price for 2-bedroom homes for sale in East Midtown-Turtle Bay.

Median here
$1,515,000
98 listings, last 90 days
Typical range
$1,183,750–$2,406,250
The middle half of listings

Priced in line with similar homes here.

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.

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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.

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