$4,950,000

870 United Nations Plz Unit 29De New York City, NY 10017

8 beds
7 full, 2 partial
5,354 sqft
$925 / sqft
Condo

Property details

About 870 United Nations Plz Unit 29De

<p>Presenting an extremely rare opportunity to own a sprawling 5,354 square foot residence with extraordinary views from every vantage point, in Midtown Manhattan's prestigious United Nations Plaza! This enormous combination unit offering 8 bedrooms, 7 full baths, 2 half baths, an office and expansive entertaining space is truly elegant and one of a kind. Perched on the 29th floor and wrapped in walls of windows on 3 sides, 29DE enjoys beautiful natural light and showcases spectacular unobstructed East River, UN and city skyline views from high above NYC. Update the interiors to suit your discerning taste and needs, and create the dream home you've envisioned, in an amenity-rich building that epitomizes luxury living.</p> <p>Privacy and versatility are maximized thanks to 2 separate entrances accessing the apartment, and thoughtfully divided living and sleeping quarters. Family and guests can be comfortably accommodated and secluded with 4 bedrooms set on one side, and 3 tucked away on the other. The crown jewel of 29DE is the incredible, gigantic open-concept living and dining rooms stretching the entire length of the home that makes hosting large-scale gatherings effortless. The backdrop of dramatic water and cityscape vistas is absolutely breathtaking, from the corner dining room to the corner office on the far side of the living area. Most of the bedrooms are spacious and serene, with en-suite baths and stunning views that will dazzle you morning and night.</p> <p>Additional highlights elevating the lifestyle are a large family room for relaxing, rich marble and hardwoods, extensive built-in seating and storage throughout, abundant closets including a huge 9'x9'5" walk-in, and 2 washers-dryers.</p> <p>Built in 1966, 870 UN Plaza was designed by master architects Wallace Harrison & Max Abramovitz, the lead architects responsible for conceiving the United Nations Headquarters complex and other iconic buildings like Time-Life at Rockefeller Center and Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts. The UN Plaza, comprised of two 38 story towers, offers residents incomparable amenities such as doorman/concierge service, an attentive staff, fully-equipped gym with Pilates studio, 4 sundecks with 360 degree views of the city, a well-stocked library, lounge with a catering kitchen and bar, game/rec room with golf simulator, parking garage, and private full-block circular drive at the 49th Street exit from the FDR Drive.</p> <p>The building's prime location right by the UN and East River is also adjacent to the MacArthur children's playground, and across the street from the Peter Detmold Park dog park (yes, pets are allowed).</p>

Highlights

Home typeStock Cooperative
StatusActive
CoolingOther
Size5,354 sqft
Year built1967
MLS #RLS10985905
ViewBridge(s), City Lights, City, Park, Panoramic, River

Summary

  • MLS Number: RLS10985905
  • MLS Name: RLS
  • Office Name: Douglas Elliman Real Estate
  • Office Phone: (212) 891-7000
  • Office Email: rferrari@elliman.com
  • Listing Agent: Patricia Vance
  • Agent Phone: (917) 579-4016

IDX ©2025 The Real Estate Board of New York, Inc., All rights reserved. Website powered by IHR Technology Services.

Listing information for certain New York City properties provided courtesy of the Real Estate Board ofNew York’s Residential Listing Service (the “RLS”). The information contained in this listing has not beenverified by the RLS and should be verified by the consumer. The listing information provided here is forthe consumer’s personal, non-commercial use. Retransmission, redistribution or copying of this listing information is strictly prohibited except in connection with a consumer's consideration of the purchase and/or sale of an individual property.

This listing information is not verified for authenticity or accuracy and is not guaranteed and may not reflect all real estate activity in the market.
Data displayed may be a portion of, and not a complete set of all listings published in the MLS.

This advertisement does not suggest that the broker has a listing in this property or properties or that any property is currently available.
Last updated on: 3/15/2025, 2:20:57 PM Eastern. If you have any questions regarding the accuracy of this data, please contact us at help@rockethomes.com.

Get an agent. Get a mortgage. Save big.¹

exterior space featuring a view of city

$4,950,000

870 United Nations Plz Unit 29De

Sell your home with Rocket and save even more!

Seller rebate

0.5% sale price²

Price information

Property sales

We're sorry, we currently don't have property sales data for this listing.

Tax history

We're sorry, we currently don't have tax history data for this listing.

Nearby schools

8

P.S. 59 Beekman Hill International School

Public District KG-5

0.5 mi

231 E 56th St # 249

8

The River School

Public District PK-4

0.7 mi

425 E 35th St

8

P.S./I.S. 78Q The Robert F. Wagner, Jr. School

Public District PK-5

0.7 mi

4809 Center Blvd

School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.

All data from GreatSchools

Neighborhood

The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $152,957. Typical income of New York City, NY residents is $200k+ annually. Typical family type is single, no kids. Most residents in this area have post secondary degree education.

How much money do the neighbors make?

15%
<35k
21%
35k-100k
24%
100k-200k
40%
200k+

What level of education do the neighbors have?

High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree
Doctorate

What types of families live nearby?

58%
Single, No Kids
2%
Single, with Kids
32%
Married, No Kids
8%
Married, with Kids

Are the neighbors home owners or renters?

Home Owners
Renters

How old are people in this area?

6%
<11 yrs old
3%
12-17 yrs old
8%
18-34 yrs old
41%
35-64 yrs old
42%
65+ yrs old

What do the neighbors do for fun?

  • Live TheatreLive Theatre
  • Music ConcertsMusic Concerts
  • Art MuseumsArt Museums

Where do the neighbors shop?

  • BloomingdalesBloomingdales
  • H&MH&M
  • Crate & BarrelCrate & Barrel

Where do the neighbors go to eat?

  • Boston MarketBoston Market
  • ChipotleChipotle
  • StarbucksStarbucks

What do the neighbors drive?

  • MercedesMercedes
  • VolkswagenVolkswagen
  • AudiAudi

What do the neighbors listen to?

  • NewsNews
  • Rhythmic Contemporary HitsRhythmic Contemporary Hits
  • AlternativeAlternative
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas

Similar homes for sale

Frequently asked questions

About 870 United Nations Plz Unit 29De

This home is located at 870 United Nations Plz Unit 29De in New York City, NY and zip code 10017 in the Turtle Bay neighborhood. This 5,354 square foot home was built in 1967. Features: 8 bedrooms, 9 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since July 13, 2024 and is currently priced at $4,950,000.

Over 189 listings were sold over their listed price in February 2025 in New York City, NY. In the same period over 627 listings were sold below the listed price and 682 listings were sold for the listed price. The number of homes for sale in New York City, NY decreased by 3.1% between January and February 2025. In February 2025, listings were on the market for 130 days. During the same period, the median list price in this real estate market was $867,439.

From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.

More resources