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A LEGACY OF DESIGN
Architecture by Skidmore, Owings & Merrill
One of the most celebrated names in design, Skidmore, Owings & Merrill (SOM) has won more awards than any
other architectural firm in the world. SOM is responsible for creating and perfecting the modern skyscraper, from the
revolutionary Lever House, Gordon Bunshaft’s “International-Style” landmark on Park Avenue, to Burj Khalifa Dubai,
the world’s tallest building. SOM’s portfolio encompasses the most recognizable addresses in the world, including the
John Hancock Center in Chicago and One World Trade Center in New York City. SOM’s vision for Time Warner Center at
Columbus Circle helped transform 57th Street and the surrounding area into New York City’s premier residential corridor.
A PRIVILEGED POSITION 252 East 57th Street sits on an extraordinary block-long site at the
eastern gateway of one of the world’s most coveted residential boulevards. To the west lies the world-renowned
cultural and retail epicenter of 57th Street; to the east are two of Manhattan’s most storied and cherished residential
enclaves, Sutton Place and Beekman Place.
STRIKING CURVED SILHOUETTE
Designed by SOM under the creative direction of partner Roger Duffy, FAIA, 252 is defined by a considered
relationship between the exterior and interior architecture, giving it great aesthetic integrity, elegance, and
distinction. Curved Italian glass meets the sky, giving the 65-story tower a sculptured silhouette from every vantage
point. Subtle surface details include ribbons of richly textured etched glass.
VIEWS
The tower’s form with
its distinctive curves, inspired by the famous vase designed by Alvar Aalto, creates unique interior perspectives of
the city’s panoramic vistas. Equidistant from both the East River and Central Park, 252 offers magnificent cityscape,
transformative Central Park, and captivating water views.
PRIVACY & EXCLUSIVITY
252 East 57th Street is a collection of 93 unique residences. The residences begin on the 36th floor, and with no
more than four residences per floor, each home is given a corner placement. Every aspect of the arrival and building
circulation is carefully considered. Owners are offered two exclusive arrivals, a pedestrian entrance on 57th Street and
a gated cobblestone porte-cochère on 56th Street. All entrances, elevators, and over 12,000 square feet of amenities
are for the exclusive use of the condominium owners.
THE LOBBY EXPERIENCE Roger Duffy
from SOM uses angled opaque glass panels and a secondary inner glass wall to create a tranquil and exclusive
entrance. An elegant glass bridge over a serene water feature leads to the light-filled outer lobby with a living green
wall designed by Mathews Nielsen Landscape Architects. The hushed tones of the walnut-paneled inner lobby lead
to the elevators that serve the residences and amenity floors.
PORTE-COCHÈRE Many of New York’s
most appreciated addresses, including The Dakota, 15 Central Park West, River House, and The Apthorp, offer private
drop-offs for residents. 252 East 57th Street offers a truly signature feature: a gated, attended interior porte-cochère.
An elegant full-height gate offers residents privacy while allowing fresh light and air to circulate around the cobblestone
driveway. Attached to the porte-cochère is the largest automated parking garage in New York, which is exclusively
reserved for residents. There are four charging stations located in the porte-cochère for electric car owners.
THE NEW SHAPE OF 57TH STREET
252 East 57th Street’s striking curved-glass tower, designed by Roger Duffy of Skidmore, Owings & Merrill,
stands at the gateway of the world’s most desirable residential boulevard.
LANDMARK VIEWS
Situated between Central Park and the East River, the residences at 252 East 57th Street, all with
double or triple exposures, offer Central Park, East River, and iconic city views.
THE 57TH STREET ENTRANCE
The attended double-door entry is configured to enhance the privacy of the residents while allowing natural
light to warm the art-accented reception lobby.
INSPIRED BY NATURE
A sculptural opaque glass wall creates a discreet private residential entrance on 57th Street. The threshold
between city and home is marked by a reflecting pool entry enhanced by a living green wall designed by
Mathews Nielsen Landscape Architects.
A PRIVATE SANCTUARY
Stone, wood, water, greenery, and glass masterfully create a serene
reception lobby and intimate walnut paneled sitting room.
AN EXCLUSIVE ARRIVAL
Emphasizing privacy and convenience, 252 provides residents and guests an elegant entry on
57th Street and a gated porte-cochère entrance on 56th Street.
THREE LEVELS OF
PRIVATE AMENITIES &
EXCLUSIVE SERVICES
ENTERTAINMENT
The 34th Floor Club, designed by Daniel Romualdez, is programmed to be an
extension of each resident’s private home. The entire floor, with a 70’ south-facing terrace, is dedicated to social and
leisure amenities. Grandly scaled, with over 16’ ceilings and walls of glass, the art-accented arrival leads to an elegant
library with a marble fireplace and access to the terrace. Residents can reserve a private dining room with catering
arranged by Attaché 57. The oak-paneled lounge overlooking the terrace is ideal for cocktails and conversation, while
the billiards room offers a sophisticated yet playful retreat. Residents can also enjoy an evening of entertainment in
the screening room, where dramatic curtains can be opened to reveal a cinematic view of the city.
FITNESS
Located in the 34th Floor Club, the fitness center features double-height ceilings and glass walls offering skyline views.
The gymnasium is outfitted with Technogym’s Kinesis and Artis lines, offering the most advanced cardio and weight
training workouts. In addition, Peloton bikes will offer virtual spinning classes, including 10 daily live rides and over
3,000 on-demand rides. A dedicated Pilates studio is equipped with Cadillac and reformer equipment. Residents can
schedule personal training in the private yoga studio or Pilates instruction in the private Pilates room through Attaché 57.
75-FOOT POOL The 75’ pool offers two lanes for lap swimmers plus an area for more relaxed
swimming. The serene space is finished with a Bush-Hammered limestone floor and wood ceiling. SPA
Adjacent to the pool area is the spa with a hydrotherapy circuit. This hot and cold circuit, which has long been part
of the European approach to spas, promotes relaxation and stimulates circulation. The experience includes a sauna,
steam room, and ice room equipped with a cold rain spout and a Kneipp hose. 252 East 57th Street is the first
residential condominium in New York City to feature Dornbracht’s Experiential Shower.
GUEST SUITE
252 East 57th Street offers two guest suites, each designed by Daniel Romualdez. The suites provide residents with
convenient and luxurious accommodations for their guests. Each guest suite is finished with a full kitchen and an
en-suite bath.
DOG PLAY SPACE With close proximity to Central Park, 252 East 57th Street offers an
ideal location for dog owners. SPOT 57 can offer an array of custom services to assist owners, such as dog walking
and daycare. The interactive play space includes a grooming station and comfortable sitting area where residents can
watch their best friends play. A SPOT 57 specialist can provide customized grooming and spa treatments upon request.
AUTOMATED PARKING
The innovative automated parking system is designed to ensure the
secure storage and swift retrieval of residents’ vehicles. It is the largest automated parking garage in New York, which is
exclusively reserved for the owners. Advanced engineering and software systems protect cars from the usual nicks and
scratches that often occur in metropolitan garages.
ROSE ASSOCIATES & ATTACHÉ 57
The lifestyle experience at 252 East 57th Street is epitomized by exemplary service of a house staff of 28, including a
property manager, valets, door attendants, and porters, managed by Rose Associates. Attaché 57, exclusively created
and managed by Luxury Attaché, offers residents a dedicated, highly skilled, and expertly trained lifestyle concierge.
Their list of capabilities is endless — from securing hard-to-get dining and nightlife reservations to overseeing
white-glove move-in coordination, full-service travel planning, exclusive access to NYC events and institutions, and more.
A NEW LEVEL OF SOCIAL & LEISURE AMENITIES
The 34th Floor Club features double-height ceilings and offers 360-degree views of the skyline and the East River. The curated
collection of social and leisure spaces is designed by Daniel Romualdez, as an extension of each resident’s private home.
THE POOL & SPA EXPERIENCE
The invigorating hydrotherapy circuit includes a 75’ swimming pool, experiential shower by
Dornbracht, and a collection of sauna, steam, treatment, and ice rooms.
AN ACTIVE LIFESTYLE
252 East 57th Street offers one of the most extensive collections of fitness amenities in New York City. The 34th Floor
Club includes Technogym equipment, Peloton spin bikes, and separate Pilates and yoga rooms. Personal training can be
arranged by the dedicated Attaché 57 concierge.
SKY LOUNGE
Escapist retreat by day, outdoor lounge by night, the 70-foot south-facing terrace enhances the entertainment options.
The terrace is accessible from the lounge, library, and formal dining room.
THEATRE IN THE CLOUDS
The screening room is a signature entertainment element of the 34th Floor Club. Residents can reserve the beautifully
upholstered theater, which features state-of-the-art audio and visual capabilities.
KIDS’ PLAY
The activity-oriented children’s playroom is where imagination takes center stage.
GUEST SUITES
Two fully furnished suites with private kitchens, designed by Daniel Romualdez,
can be exclusively reserved by residents of 252 East 57th Street.
SPOT 57
Rain or shine, man’s best friend always has a place to run.
The indoor dog play space includes a grooming station.
EXCLUSIVE SERVICE BY ATTACHE 57
Attaché 57 is a dedicated concierge service managed by lifestyle purveyors Luxury Attaché for the
residents of 252 East 57th Street. Attaché 57 can arrange for private aviation, catering, housekeeping,
access to private art openings, or reservations for Michelin-starred restaurants.
AUTOMATED PARKING
Attached to the porte-cochère is the largest automated parking garage in New York, which is exclusively reserved
for residents. After welcoming residents into the lobby, attendants will seamlessly park and retrieve their vehicle.
RESIDENCES
BY DANIEL ROMUALDEZ
A CELEBRATED REPUTATION Eclectic yet rarified, Daniel Romualdez’s portfolio includes
the homes of noted musicians, fashion leaders, and top figures in society. After graduating from Yale, Daniel Romualdez
worked for the offices of Thierry W. Despont and Robert A.M. Stern before opening his eponymous office in 1993.
Since then, his work has been published extensively, including coverage in Vogue, Elle Decor, Departures, and The
Wall Street Journal. Daniel Romualdez is a repeated inductee of the AD100, Architectural Digest’s roster of the most
influential architects and interior designers in the industry.
BESPOKE DESIGN Daniel Romualdez
approaches 252 East 57th Street as a series of private commissions, allotting the same amount of care and detail
to each residence that he applies to his private home projects. Daniel Romualdez creates layouts that express an
elegant drama. As the residences start on the 36th floor, the views and glass wall curvature are used to strategically
guide the placement of the public and private areas of the home. Every residence has a defining signature feature,
whether it is an oversized corner living room properly aligned to display art or a master bath with a freestanding tub
placed within a granite bench beneath a windowed wall.
EXPANSIVE LIVING More than a selection
of condominiums, 252 East 57th Street offers true homes in the sky. Each residence is a corner layout with only one
to four homes per floor. The sense of expansiveness starts at the entry, where a formal gallery leads into the grandly
scaled entertaining spaces. Living and dining rooms, wrapped in glass, feature ceilings ranging from approximately
9’6” to 12’9”. The contemporary yet refined detailing includes custom 18-inch baseboard moldings and white oak rift-cut
quarter-sawn floors. The craftsmanship of construction is evident with the sophisticated four-pipe, ceiling-hung fan
coil HVAC and the design of the Italian-sourced glass walls with parallel projecting operable windows.
KITCHENS
CHEF’S
With his expertise in creating custom private homes, Daniel Romualdez understands the
importance of kitchen design. For many, it is the most important room in a home: an area to create, socialize, and
connect. Daniel Romualdez creates chef’s kitchens that are infused with wonderful natural light and spectacular views.
To deliver superior form and function, Daniel Romualdez partnered with Eggersmann to create custom kitchens
exclusive to 252 East 57th Street. At 252 East 57th Street, horizontal-grain walnut cabinetry frames a HanStone glass
quartz countertop and backsplash. The finishing elements include a Dornbracht Elio polished chrome faucet, a 33”
Kohler Stages collection sink with an integrated walnut cutting board and prep bowls, fully integrated Miele appliances
with a Miele 36” five-burner gas cooktop, and a wine refrigerator.
MASTER BATH RETREATS
Daniel Romualdez creates a sanctuary in the sky by designing the master baths to contain an over-sized window in
all of the residences. The luminosity of natural light inspired the selection of polished white Nanoglass walls, honed
white Nanoglass floors, and a walnut vanity with a white Nanoglass top. The focal point of the five-fixture bath is the
6’ bathtub designed by Daniel Romualdez. Additional luxuries include a rain shower with side-mount and handheld
heads, each with individual volume controls; radiant heat flooring; and THG polished chrome fixtures by Alberto Pinto,
including heated towel bars. All WCs provide electricity for Toto’s optional Washlet system.
BATHS
SECONDARY
Daniel Romualdez creates custom-designed palettes for the secondary baths and powder rooms. The
secondary baths are smartly tailored with large format tiles, a Moonwalk Carrara marble mosaic accent wall, Cancos
tile floors, and Dornbracht Meta .02 polished chrome fixtures.
POWDER ROOM Many residences also
feature powder rooms. Daniel Romualdez finished these jewel-box spaces with hand-selected wallpaper and a Striato
Olimpico marble vanity with an under-mount sink and Dornbracht Tara polished chrome fixtures.
EXPANSIVE BY DESIGN
Limited to four residences per floor, every condominium home is expansive yet intimate with a calculated
division between the entertaining and private spaces. Oversized corner living rooms are enhanced by the
dynamism of the curved glass wall.
GRANDLY INTIMATE
Daniel Romualdez approaches 252 East 57th Street as a series of private commissions, allotting the same amount
of care and detail to each residence that he applies to his private home projects. The sense of expansiveness starts
at the entry, where a formal gallery leads into the grandly scaled entertaining spaces.
INSPIRED ENTERTAINING
Designed for a contemporary lifestyle, the great rooms are configured for both living and dining.
Views are at center-stage, with corner exposures and a curved glass wall.
CULINARY CRAFTSMANSHIP
The windowed chef’s kitchens are designed for cooking and entertaining. Each kitchen was specifically created by Daniel
Romualdez and Eggersmann to meet the needs of different residents. Various designs include open and closed plans, island
kitchens, and large eat-in kitchens. Innovative for over a century, Eggersmann is renowned for its design and technological superiority.
EPICUREAN WITH A VIEW
Daniel Romualdez collaborated with Eggersmann to design the custom cabinetry, providing an elegant backdrop to
the expansive window wall. Fabricated from sustainable horizontal-grain walnut, the cabinets feature a horizontal grain
with a matte finish that achieves a warm aesthetic. Cooking and work areas are appointed with white lacquer cabinetry.
A LUMINOUS RETREAT
Five-fixture master baths with 6’ soaking tubs are finished with polished white Nanoglass walls, honed white Nanoglass radiantheat floors, walnut vanities, and polished chrome fixtures by Alberto Pinto for THG. All master showers have three heads, each
with its own volume control. All master bathrooms have heated towel bars and WCs that are adaptable for the Toto Washlet system.
NORTH VIEW
A cascade of city lights encircles the lush greenery of Central Park. The bird’s-eye views captured from
252 East 57th Street include the illuminated necklace of the George Washington Bridge.
WEST VIEW
Every home offers a double or triple exposure. Floor-to-ceiling glass walls soar 9’6” to 12’9”, capturing
iconic panoramas of Central Park and Manhattan’s most important landmarks.
SOUTH VIEW
The spectacular view toward Manhattan’s downtown frames New York City’s architectural landmarks, including
One World Trade Center, the Chrysler Building, and the United Nations Headquarters, and sparkling East River.
EAST VIEW
The waterscape offers some of the most coveted views in New York and can be easily seen from the residences
at 252 East 57th Street. It also offers an advantageous access point for travel outside of New York City.
NEIGHBORHOOD LIVING ON
57TH STREET
CULINARY 252 East 57th Street is surrounded by some of the best Michelin-star studded dining experiences
in New York City. Le Bernardin by Eric Ripert is continually awarded three Michelin stars for his extraordinary seafood
preparations. His newest addition, Aldo Sohm Wine Bar, is nearby. Amid the contemporary masterpieces at the
Museum of Modern Art is The Modern by Danny Meyer, the recent recipient of two Michelin stars. Fifty-Seventh
Street continues to be an epicurean hub of Manhattan’s most lauded dining destinations, with Masa, Per Se, Nobu
57, Betony, Má Pêche, Marea, Jean-Georges, Jams by Jonathan Waxman, Chevalier, Mr Chow, and Le Cirque in its
immediate surrounds. Attaché 57 can assist residents in securing a reservation at New York’s most in-demand tables,
including the Polo Bar by Ralph Lauren, Le Bilboquet, and Michael’s New York.
FIFTH AVENUE The most
expensive retail corridor in the world is centered on 57th Street. From Bergdorf Goodman to Saks Fifth Avenue, this
retail boulevard thrives with luxury goods, offering couture salons, ready-to-wear flagships, and one-of-a-kind jewels.
Flights of fancy can be found in the multistory flagships for Louis Vuitton, Prada, Salvatore Ferragamo, Valentino,
Burberry, Chanel, and at the renowned Bulgari, Harry Winston, Tiffany & Co., and Cartier. Attaché 57 can arrange
personal shopping experiences before or after the public opening times as well as secure hidden treasures, from a
vintage Wellesley tote at Ghurka to a Baguette Bag trunk show at Fendi.
CENTRAL PARK Frederick Law
Olmsted and Calvert Vaux designed New York’s most famous verdant retreat in 1857, with a landscape inspired by
Hyde Park in London and Bois de Boulogne in Paris. Central Park’s most famous diversions are located at the southern
end, just moments away from 252 East 57th Street. Kids of all ages revel in the Central Park Zoo and the signature Sea
Lion Pool and polar bear habitats. The sounds of the animals intermingle with the chimes of the landmark Delacorte
Music Clock. Additional adventures abound at the neighboring ice skating rink, where the sky-scraping Midtown
skyline provides the iconic backdrop to gracefully gliding and sipping cups of hot chocolate. The six miles of park
provide perfect jogging paths. Imposing Belvedere Castle overlooks Delacorte Theatre, home to Shakespeare in
the Park, while Bethesda Terrace, Strawberry Fields, and the Great Lawn act as New York’s outdoor living room.
CULTURE 57th Street continues to inspire as the cultural thoroughfare for Midtown Manhattan. Carnegie Hall
is one of the most prestigious venues in the world for classical music and modern performance. Neighboring City
Center was transformed from a temple for the Shriners into a center for the performing arts. The Frederick P. Rose Hall
is home to Jazz at Lincoln Center, offering programming curated by Wynton Marsalis. Radio City Music Hall is one of
the most prominent anchors of Rockefeller Center. The Museum of Modern Art cultivates the strong visual arts scene,
which is supported by Christie’s, the famous auction house, as well as by a venerable collection of contemporary
galleries, including Pace, Mary Boone, and Marian Goodman.
NEVER STOP PLAYING 252 East
57th Street leads to myriad activities that will impress children of all ages and the young at heart. Children can visit
nearby Central Park Zoo to see fun barking sea lions and snow leopards in environments that mimic their natural
habitat. Grab a hot drink after skating at Wollman Rink or head to Serendipity 3 for their comically oversized frozen hot
chocolate. Attaché 57 can arrange for private birthday parties in the upstairs funhouse at Dylan’s Candy Bar or have
gifts selected and sent from the Eloise store at the Plaza Hotel.
EAST RIVER Island living, Manhattan style.
The thrill of the East River comes alive off 57th Street, where the lights of the 59th Street Bridge offer a picturesque
backdrop as boats cruise by. The waterscape offers some of the most coveted views in New York and can be easily
seen from the residences at 252 East 57th Street. This ideal location also offers an advantageous access point for travel
outside of New York City. Attaché 57 can arrange for private transportation to the Hamptons as well as to Teterboro
and JFK airports from the nearby East River Heliport at 34th Street.
AN ADDRESS THAT DEFINES THE BEST OF NEW YORK
Fifty-Seventh Street anchors New York City’s premier shopping, cultural, dining, and leisure destinations, including Central
Park, Madison Avenue, Fifth Avenue, Carnegie Hall, the Museum of Modern Art, and The Plaza Hotel.
Marea, Altamarea Group
STAR DINING
Fifty-Seventh Street, and its immediate surrounds, continues to be an epicurean destination with Michelin-starred
chefs and see-and-be-seen destinations. Highlights include Nobu 57, Betony, Má Pêche, Marea, Jean-Georges,
Jams by Jonathan Waxman, Le Bernardin, Chevalier, Mr Chow, and The Polo Bar by Ralph Lauren.
VISIONARY
TEAM
WORLD WIDE GROUP World Wide Group is a Manhattan-based developer of luxury residential
properties. Since the 1970s, World Wide has developed over $7 billion of condominium and multifamily homes.
World Wide’s properties are widely known for exceptional aesthetic integrity, incorporating thoughtful design,
functionality, and sustainability. A sixty-year-old private partnership, World Wide Group is proud to be the steward of
its long-standing reputation for quality and innovation. To learn more about World Wide, please visit our corporate
website at WWGNY.COM.
ROSE ASSOCIATES Based in New York, Rose Associates is a developer,
owner, and operator of prominent residential properties. The firm focuses on creating enduring, long-term relationships,
making decisions based on years of successful ownership experience. Rose’s emphasis on creating capital value
has been the foundation of lasting associations with prominent financial institutions and real estate investors. As
an equity partner, Rose offers full-service pre-development and development responsibility from the initial concept
to the last finishing detail. The firm leverages skills in finance, planning, construction, project administration,
marketing, and property management with the talents of innovative designers, consultants, and planners. Rose
oversees more than 26,000 units across New York, with approximately $2 billion in projects under development.
SKIDMORE, OWINGS & MERRILL
A leading international architecture, urban design
and planning, engineering, and interior architecture firm, Skidmore, Owings & Merrill LLP (SOM) is recognized for
excellence and innovation that enhance the quality of the built environment. The firm’s long-established history of
globally recognized icons such as the Burj Khalifa in Dubai, as well as transformative New York City projects such as
Lever House, the new One World Trade Center, and Time Warner Center, underscore its reputation for exceptional
design and creativity. By analyzing clients’ goals and synthesizing design and technical coordination, the firm creates
spaces that are cutting-edge, distinctive, and functional. SOM was twice named AIA Firm of the Year and its projects
have won over 1,700 awards, including five AIA 25-year Awards.
DANIEL ROMUALDEZ Architect
and designer Daniel Romualdez is globally renowned within an elite group of tastemakers and business leaders for
the creation of exquisitely sophisticated interiors. After coming to the United States to study at Yale and Columbia
University, Romualdez worked for architectural luminaries Thierry Despont and Robert A.M. Stern before establishing
his own eponymous firm in Manhattan in 1993. Called “a connoisseur with tremendous range” by architecture critic
Paul Goldberger of The New Yorker, Romualdez is known for interior design that deftly juxtaposes humble and fine
materials, elegantly integrating classical style with modern influences. Named to Architectural Digest’s prestigious
AD100 list, Romualdez has also been profiled by leading international publications including Vogue, The Wall Street
Journal, and Departures.
LUXURY ATTACHÉ Luxury Attaché is the world’s premier luxury lifestyle
management brand, catering exclusively to select leaders in the real estate, entertainment, corporate, hospitality,
and fashion industries. Among the first of its kind to operate on a business-to-business model, Luxury Attaché has
revolutionized the concierge industry in New York City and has set the standard for personalized service across the
country, offering access to an unrivaled repertoire of lifestyle expertise.
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