117 East 57th Street, Unit 49D/51D

August 5, 2026 by Georges Benoliel

A True House in the Sky: Triplex Masterpiece at The Galleria

Rising high above Manhattan on the 49th, 50th, and 51st floors of The Galleria, this extraordinary triplex offers approximately 4,700 square feet of interior and exterior living space. More than an apartment, this is a true house in the sky, with five to six bedrooms, three private balconies, and sweeping views of Central Park, the Upper East Side, and the city skyline.

Transformed in 2016 by a team of sixteen master artisans, the residence is a showcase of artistry and design. Venetian plaster walls and ceilings shimmer with a luminous finish, capturing natural light and reflecting it in soft, glowing tones. The expansive living room is framed by travertine marble floors and floor-to-ceiling windows, where sunlight dances across every surface before opening to iconic New York views.

The chef’s kitchen, crowned with a hand-painted ceiling of drifting clouds, combines modern functionality with timeless elegance. A sweeping wrought-iron staircase rises through the residence like a sculpture, leading to the upper levels and the private bedroom suites above. The primary suite offers unmatched serenity and scale, while the bathrooms – clad in Calacatta Oro and black Portoro marble – are sanctuaries of pure elegance.

Every detail is bespoke, from custom-engraved glass doors to sculptural architectural curves. Each of the three private balconies is equipped with planters, water, and power, creating intimate outdoor living rooms where you can savor a glass of wine above the city lights.

The Galleria is a renowned white-glove condominium, offering 24-hour doorman and concierge, and one of the most spectacular roof terraces in Manhattan – a glass-enclosed sky lounge with panoramic views stretching across the city.

This is not simply where you live. It is where art, light, and history converge. A timeless residence – a forever home – suspended in the clouds above Park Avenue.