Rivercourt, a 37-story rental apartment building, stands in the lee of River House, one of the city's most glamorous and legendary buildings. Rivercourt, of course, is of a different generation, style and economy, but its entrance is impressive; the slab tower is approached through a lushly landscaped garden path from 52nd Street.

The brown-brick building abounds in bay windows that give its facade rhythm and excellent views. The building has nine apartments per floor and amenities like a doorman and concierge, garage, bicycle room, valet service and video security. The kitchens and bathrooms were upgraded in 1994 to include marble baths, dishwashers and more.

East 52nd is a fairly quiet street. There are many restaurants in the neighborhood and two parks nearby on Sutton Place to the north, plus the larger park to the south at the United Nations.