Some homes announce themselves. The Diplomat #1 prefers to keep its secrets. Tucked into the Diplomatic District of Midtown East — that quiet, tree-lined pocket where the world's envoys keep their New York addresses — this boutique designer duplex is a study in tranquility, privacy and style. Spread generously across more than 2,400 square feet on two floors, it sleeps ten across four bedrooms and three and a half baths, which is another way of saying it was built for the whole party: the family finally in one place, the working delegation, the friends who have promised for years to do New York together and mean it this time. Step inside and the city's roar softens to a hum. This is Manhattan with the volume turned down — space to gather, room to breathe, and a calm that feels almost improbable for an island this restless just beyond the door.
Some homes announce themselves. The Diplomat #1 prefers to keep its secrets. Tucked into the Diplomatic District of Midtown East — that quiet, tree-lined pocket where the world's envoys keep their New York addresses — this boutique designer duplex is a study in tranquility, privacy and style. Spread generously across more than 2,400 square feet on two floors, it sleeps ten across four bedrooms and three and a half baths, which is another way of saying it was built for the whole party: the family finally in one place, the working delegation, the friends who have promised for years to do New York together and mean it this time. Step inside and the city's roar softens to a hum. This is Manhattan with the volume turned down — space to gather, room to breathe, and a calm that feels almost improbable for an island this restless just beyond the door.
The Space
A duplex changes how you live in a home. Here, two full floors give everyone their own corner and still leave a heart to the house — the kind of open, light-warmed gathering space where mornings start slowly over coffee and evenings drift long past dinner. Every room is laid out and designed as a hug: considered finishes, art chosen with care, linens and fixtures that reward a second look. The four bedrooms are arranged for real privacy, so a household of ten never feels like ten, and the three and a half baths mean no one is ever waiting in the hall. Cook, host, sprawl, retreat — the residence flexes to the day you are having. And because this is a Seasonal home, nothing is fixed in stone. If the layout needs to shift for your stay — a nursery here, a home office there, a bed swapped for a desk — we are always on call to upgrade, adjust or modify before you arrive or during your stay.
A room-by-room look at how the residence sleeps.
Bed Config
3 King · 1 Double
Bath Config
3 Full · 1 Half
Living Area
Bedroom 1
Bedroom 2
Bedroom 3
Bedroom 4
Everything Supplied
Featured amenities for this residence — open the full list for everything supplied.
Your Stay
The entire duplex is yours, start to finish — both floors, every room, a private Zen Garden, no surprises. Beyond the front door, our team is quietly on hand throughout your stay: stock the pantry before you land, arrange daily or weekly housekeeping, book the car, or hold the whole city at arm's length so you can simply be home. The Diplomatic District rewards the curious, and we will point you to our hyper-local favorites — the corner that does the good coffee, the table worth the reservation, the quickest way to the water. Ask, and we handle the rest.
24/7 Concierge
Our 24/7 Concierge Team is available for any request — local recommendations, reservations and personal assistance throughout your stay.
Before You Book
Pets
Allowed ($300 fee)
Events
Allowed
The Neighborhood
Beekman, Sutton Place and Tudor City give this district its good posture — grand façades, quiet cul-de-sacs, the river always two minutes east. The days here keep a gentleman's schedule: the esplanade takes the morning run, Grand Central takes the commute (wherever it points), and Midtown's great tables take the evenings, a short stroll west. It is central without being frantic, prestigious without being cold, and quiet without being sleepy — the diplomats, as usual, negotiated the best deal on the island.
Getting Around
Getting around: This is the best-connected quiet neighborhood in Manhattan. The 6 at 51st Street is your local; Grand Central's 4/5/6/7 and shuttle put the whole island — and, via Metro-North, half the Northeast — on your doorstep; the E and M at 53rd & Lexington run crosstown and out toward the airports. Taxis are plentiful, the avenues behave logically, and the walk to almost anything in Midtown is shorter than the cab line.
Travel Times
Around The Corner
What’s within an easy walk.
Landmarks & Culture
Grand Central Terminal
Transit hub
5 minutes on foot
United Nations Headquarters
Place
8 minutes on foot
The East River esplanade
Park
5 minutes on foot
The Campbell
Transit hub
6 minutes on foot
Grand Central Oyster Bar
Transit hub
6 minutes on foot
The Museum of Modern Art
Museum
12 minutes on foot
Dining & Nightlife
P.J. Clarke's
Landmark saloon
6 min walk
Sushi Yasuda
Omakase
7 min walk
The Campbell
Cocktails
8 min walk
Smith & Wollensky
Steakhouse
9 min walk
Everyday Essentials
Morton Williams
Gourmet grocery
3 min walk
Equinox
Fitness
6 min walk
Duane Reade
Pharmacy
2 min walk
Blue Bottle Coffee
Coffee
5 min walk
Around The Corner
A short local guide to what’s within walking distance.
Grand Central Terminal
Transit hub
5 minutes on foot
United Nations Headquarters
Place
8 minutes on foot
The East River esplanade
Park
5 minutes on foot
The Campbell
Transit hub
6 minutes on foot
Grand Central Oyster Bar
Transit hub
6 minutes on foot
The Museum of Modern Art
Museum
12 minutes on foot
P.J. Clarke's
Landmark saloon
6 min walk
Sushi Yasuda
Omakase
7 min walk
The Campbell
Cocktails
8 min walk
Smith & Wollensky
Steakhouse
9 min walk
Morton Williams
Gourmet grocery
3 min walk
Equinox
Fitness
6 min walk
Duane Reade
Pharmacy
2 min walk
Blue Bottle Coffee
Coffee
5 min walk
Good To Know
The esplanade south of 51st does the city's most underrated sunrise, and Tudor City's pocket parks were built for the lunch hour. One insider warning: during General Assembly week — the UN's own high season — walk everywhere. You'll beat every motorcade, and feel rather smug doing it.
Good To Know
The esplanade south of 51st does the city's most underrated sunrise, and Tudor City's pocket parks were built for the lunch hour. One insider warning: during General Assembly week — the UN's own high season — walk everywhere. You'll beat every motorcade, and feel rather smug doing it.
Guest Reviews
“This is an absolutely beautiful house and really well located particularly for Central Park and the Met but very easy access to the subway and a short walk to some of the 5th Avenue shops! Had a great time with another family (9 of us in total) and space worked really well. Would definitely recommend - Seasonal was also super attentive.”
“Great space for a big party / family get away. Beautiful area where it's located. A few rooms have a bathroom inside but all other rooms have bathrooms of there own, for the most part VERY clean ! Would love to stay here again.”
“Great location. Close to the subway and market. Nice area of town. Even walkable to Cental Park. Seasonal was quick to reply to any questions and very easy to work with.”
Questions, Answered
30 days. Every Seasonal residence hosts monthly and extended stays, fully compliant with New York's rental laws — no registration questions, no gray areas.
Everything a home needs: designer furnishings, linens, kitchenware, Wi-Fi, utilities and our service layer. Housekeeping, groceries, transport and a 24/7 concierge are available on request.
They are — just let us know ahead of your stay so we can have the home (and the neighborhood tips) ready for them too.
Almost always — tell us early and we'll hold the calendar. Many of our favorite guests arrived for a month and left after a season.
Quietly, yes — it is one of Manhattan's calmest full-service neighborhoods: doorman blocks, the river park two minutes east, and homes like our Diplomat \#1 built for a household of ten.
A short walk — roughly eight minutes to the Secretariat on foot, along tree-lined blocks. During General Assembly season, that walk outruns every motorcade in the district.
A Home For Every Season
The service of a hotel. The comfort of a home. Reserve The Diplomat #1 for your next stay.
