240 East 47th Street Apt: 25EF

New York, NY 10017

Spectacular East River and iconic city landmark views from three exposures (east, south and west) from this grand, high-floor, three-bedroom, 3.5-bath, two-balcony residence in Dag Hammarskjold Tower in Midtown East's Turtle Bay neighborhood. Perfect for entertaining, the elegant and expansive open living and dining room offers East River and city views, direct access to one of two balconies, hardwood flooring, crown molding, custom millwork and gracious Venetian wallcoverings and silk window treatments. A separate, eat-in kitchen overlooks the East River and the United Nations gift sculpture garden. The custom honey wood cabinetry, granite countertops and lighting create a warm atmosphere to enhance the gourmet essentials-SubZero refrigerator, Miele electric range with combination convection and microwave oven above, Miele Incognito dishwasher and ample pantry storage.

An L-shaped entry foyer, with gallery wall and powder room, connects the two wings of the residence. The west wing houses the sumptuous primary bedroom suite, with gallery, windowed, marble-clad bathroom with shower and walk-in dressing area with custom oak cabinetry built-ins. With south and west exposures and the second balcony, the bedroom itself presents iconic daytime and nighttime views of the Chrysler Building, One Vanderbilt and the Empire State Building. The east wing bedroom suite, with East River views, fits a king-sized bed, has a built-in desk and includes a full shower with contemporary white subway tiles, Bosch washer, Miele dryer and laundry folding table. The south-facing third bedroom suite, currently configured as a home office, has a walnut-toned library wall, desk and wainscoting, fits a queen-sized bed and includes an en-suite bathroom with glass-walled shower.

Since its completion in 1984 by The Gruzen Partnership architectural firm, and named in honor of United Nations Secretary General and Nobel Peace Prize winner Dag Hammarskjold, the condominium has retained is place as one of the premier luxury residences within the serene Turtle Bay neighborhood. Dag Hammarskjold Tower features a full complement of attentive staff, an elegant lobby, a garage, a laundry room, a children's playroom and WiFi in the common areas, including the Skyline Lounge on the 43rd Floor with its panoramic East River and city views. Membership in the health club, for a nominal fee, affords access to an indoor swimming pool with spectacular city views, a sun deck and a fitness center with new equipment, sauna and steam rooms.

Dag Hammarskjold Tower provides easy access to the United Nations, international missions and consulates, Midtown offices and Grand Central Terminal. Nearby gourmet groceries include Amish Market, Grand Central Market and the Wednesday Greenmarket at Dag Hammarskjold Plaza. From Michelin-starred Sushi Yasuda and Aquavit to neighborhood favorites Deux Amis, Amma, Peking Duck House and La Gioconda, myriad dining options abound. Dag Hammarskjold Tower is served by the Select Bus Service along Second and Third Avenues, the 4, 5, 6, 7, E and M trains and a Citi Bike docking station just across East 47th Street.