Exclusive | Robert F. Kennedy’s former NYC co-op sells for first time in 50-plus years following a bidding war

Nypost · Aug 20, 2026 · 340 words · By Jennifer Gould

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Kennedy’s former NYC co-op sells for first time in 50-plus years following a bidding war See more of our coverage in your search results.

Why it matters

Kennedy’s former East River co-op has sold for the first time in more than half a century for $1.99 million following a bidding war, Gimme Shelter can reveal.

Common ground

The three-bedroom, three-bath residence is at 870 United Nations Plaza, and it still features original details from the time that it was owned by the late Democratic presidential candidate.

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open_in_new Read the original article: https://nypost.com/2026/08/20/real-estate/rfks-nyc-co-op-sells-for-first-time-in…

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eFinder analyzed this article and checked 10 claims against available evidence, cross-references, web search, and Wikipedia. Here is what the fact-checking layer found.

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Claim 1: “The 2,000-square-foot apartment”

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One source explicitly describes the unit as 'approximately 2,000-square-foot', and another listing for a different unit (#22F) in the same building also mentions spanning over 2,000 square feet.

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web search NEUTRAL — 870 United Nations Plaza is a full-service condominium with a full-time doorman and concierge, featuring a private driveway and grand lobby.
https://www.cityrealty.com/nyc/beekman-sutton-place/870-unit…

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web search NEUTRAL — Spanning over 2,000 square feet, the residence captures sweeping panoramas of the United Nations Headquarters, the East River, and the ever-changing Manhattan skyline from nearly every room.870 United…
https://streeteasy.com/building/870-united-nations-plaza/22f

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web search NEUTRAL — 870 UNITED NATIONS Plaza #16D, Manhattan, NY 10017 Listing by Joshua D Arcus, Lara Mizrack. $1,999,999 In Contract.The average sales price for units in 870 United Nations Plaza is $2,175,000 , or $1,0…
https://www.realtyhop.com/building/870-united-nations-plaza-…

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Claim 2: “The tower and its twin at 870 UN Plaza were built by Wallace K. Harrison and Max Abramovitz”

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One web search result mentions that 870 United Nations Plaza was designed by Wallace K. Harrison and Max Abramovitz, but no other independent sources in the evidence set confirm this.

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Claim 3: “Robert F. Kennedy’s former East River co-op has sold for the first time in more than half a century for $1.99 million following a bidding war”

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Multiple independent sources (The Times of India and another web result) confirm that Robert F. Kennedy's former Manhattan co-op sold for $1.99 million after not trading hands in more than 50 years.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — John Fitzgerald Kennedy (May 29, 1917 – November 22, 1963), also known as JFK, was the 35th president of the United States, serving from 1961 until his assassination in 1963. He was the youngest perso…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_F._Kennedy

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Robert Francis Kennedy (November 20, 1925 – June 6, 1968), also known by his initials RFK, was an American politician and lawyer. A member of the Democratic Party, Kennedy served as the 64th United St…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robert_F._Kennedy

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Robert Francis Kennedy Jr. (born January 17, 1954), also known by his initials RFK Jr., is an American politician, environmental lawyer, author, conspiracy theorist, and anti-vaccine activist serving …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robert_F._Kennedy_Jr.

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Claim 4: “The three-bedroom, three-bath residence is at 870 United Nations Plaza”

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StreetEasy and other real estate listings confirm the building address is 870 United Nations Plaza. A specific listing for 9E in the same building mentions a 3 bedroom, 3 bath configuration, and the property is identified as a co-op.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The John F. Kennedy Eternal Flame is a presidential memorial at the grave site of United States president John F. Kennedy, in Arlington National Cemetery in Virginia. This permanent site replaced a te…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_F._Kennedy_Eternal_Flame

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The assassination of John F. Kennedy, the 35th president of the United States, on November 22, 1963, has spawned numerous conspiracy theories. These theories allege the involvement of the Central Inte…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_F._Kennedy_assassination_…

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Claim 5: “a signed contract above the asking price for $1.99 million. But the deal fell through and the home was back on the market this past spring asking that same price”

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The provided evidence for this claim consists of irrelevant Flutter programming documentation and does not mention the real estate transaction.

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web search NEUTRAL — Jul 13, 2026 · How to handle scrolling in a widget test. Now, you can write a test. In this example, scroll through the list of items and verify that a particular item exists in the list. The WidgetTe…
https://docs.flutter.dev/cookbook/testing/widget/scrolling

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web search NEUTRAL — May 5, 2026 · 1. Create a widget to test 2. Enter text in the text field 3. Ensure tapping a button adds the todo 4. Ensure swipe-to-dismiss removes the todo Complete example Cookbook chevron_right Te…
https://docs.flutter.dev/cookbook/testing/widget/tap-drag

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web search NEUTRAL — May 11, 2026 · Stay up to date chevron_right Breaking changes chevron_right New Buttons and Button themes New Buttons and Button themes The basic material button classes have been replaced.
https://docs.flutter.dev/release/breaking-changes/buttons

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Claim 6: “RFK bought the co-op in 1965, just before the tower’s 1966 completion”

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A web search result explicitly states that Kennedy bought the apartment in 1965, shortly before the complex was completed in 1966.

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Claim 7: “The 14th-floor corner spread first hit the market last fall for $1.79 million”

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Web search results confirm the unit is a 14th-floor corner unit at 870 United Nations Plaza and mention an original asking price of $1.79 million.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Beekman Place is a small street located in the Turtle Bay neighborhood on the East Side of Manhattan, New York City. Running from north to south for two blocks, the street is situated between the east…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beekman_Place

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — One United Nations Plaza is a mixed-use building in Turtle Bay, Manhattan that was designed for the United Nations by Kevin Roche & John Dinkeloo.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/One_United_Nations_Plaza

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Tru is a 1989 play by Jay Presson Allen, adapted from the words and works of Truman Capote.
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Claim 8: “It has 48 feet of floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the UN garden”

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The Times of India reports the detail about 48 feet of floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the UN garden, but this specific measurement is not corroborated by other independent sources in the provided evidence.

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web search NEUTRAL — The home has 48 feet of floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the UN garden, while its kitchen appliances, oven and marble bathrooms have remained unchanged since the building was completed in 1966.The…
https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/real-estate/news/rfks-fo…

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web search NEUTRAL — #SmallHouseDesign, #ModernSmallHouse, #ModernTinyHome Step inside this stunning modern tiny home, where warm wood accents, soft curved architecture, and expansive floor-to-ceiling windows create a bri…
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yfxd4qG1hpg

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web search NEUTRAL — Photorealistic image of a modern living room with floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking a sunny landscape.A bright, photorealistic living room with a cream sofa, wood coffee table, and lush green plant…
https://www.craiyon.com/en/image/dP9KIOuTS3GUglaDiTTHew

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Claim 9: “Harrison and Abramovitz also built the United Nations complex and Lincoln Center.”

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One web search result mentions that the firm of Harrison and Abramovitz was central to the design of the nearby United Nations headquarters, but no other independent sources in the evidence set confirm the Lincoln Center claim.

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Claim 10: “used it as his official residence as New York Senator while his wife Ethel and their nine children — they would go on to have 11 — lived on their family farm, Hickory Hill, in McLean, Virginia.”

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While the sale of the co-op is corroborated, the specific detail about his residency patterns and his family living at Hickory Hill in McLean, Virginia, is not explicitly detailed in the provided evidence snippets, though it is part of the narrative in the source article.

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info Disclaimer: This analysis is generated by AI and should be used as a starting point for critical thinking, not as definitive truth. Claims are verified against publicly available sources. Always consult the original article and additional sources for complete context.