$4,500,000
Updated a year ago
Sold

Sterling Plaza

255 East 49th Street, PH-B

Turtle Bay, Manhattan | Third Ave & Second Ave

8 Rooms4 Beds3.5 Baths3,256 Square FeetCondo

$4,500,000
Common Charges$5,168
RE Taxes$5,267
Price Per SF
$1,382

This property was sold for $4,500,000 on 03/21/25.

Listing Features

  • Corner Apartment
  • Dressing Area
  • Galley Kitchen
  • High Ceilings [10']
  • Library / Den
  • Moldings
  • Penthouse/Top Flr
  • Recessed Lighting
  • Restored Details
  • Spiral Staircase
  • Split Bedrooms
  • Washer / Dryer
  • WBFP
  • Wet Bar
  • New Windows
  • Wall of Windows
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • S Steel Appliances
  • Second Kitchen
  • Windowed Kitchen
  • Double Vanity
  • En Suite Bathroom
  • Jacuzzi Tub
  • Marble Bathroom
  • Oversized Bathroom
  • Powder Room
  • Sauna
  • Soaking Tub
  • Stall Shower

Outdoor space and views

  • Private Roof
  • City Views
  • East River
  • Skyline Views
  • East Exposure
  • South Exposure
  • West Exposure

Building Amenities

  • Full Service
  • Bike Storage
  • Courtyard
  • Elevator
  • Laundry Room
  • Storage

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Property Description for 255 East 49th Street, PH-B

Boasting spectacular open city views that encompass the iconic Manhattan skyline including the Chrysler Building and the East River, this remarkable penthouse offers an unparalleled vantage point to immerse yourself in the beauty and energy of the city. Spanning an impressive 3,256 square feet of interior space, this home exudes grandeur and refinement. There are four bedrooms or three and a library, three full bathrooms and two powder rooms. The entertaining rooms include a corner living room, a formal dining room, and a windowed kitchen. There is a rooftop terrace that is approximately 1,600 square feet which offers the perfect outdoor oasis against the backdrop of breathtaking views as well as having a second full kitchen. There are 10-foot ceilings, three-zone central air conditioning, two wood-burning fireplaces, and herringbone floors.

The living spaces within this penthouse are thoughtfully designed to cater to every need. Off a semi-private elevator landing is an entrance gallery, an elegant powder room and a coat closet. A corner living room with a wood-burning fireplace sets the tone for sophisticated gatherings; the room is 27'3" long and has two walls of windows with picturesque views and a wet bar with a sink. There is a formal dining room which offers the perfect setting for hosting memorable dinners, and a windowed kitchen.

The primary suite is in the corner facing south and west; the bedroom is 27-feet long and has five closets two of which are dressing rooms. There is a windowed en-suite primary bathroom that has two sinks, a deep-soaking bathtub and a separate oversized shower. There are three additional bedrooms or two and a library, and two full bathrooms. There is a laundry area with a washer/dryer.

Up a sweeping windowed staircase is the incredible private roof terrace which has mesmerizing views, multiple seating areas as well as the second kitchen and powder room.

Sterling Plaza is a full-service condominium with a full-time doorman, live in resident manager and a central laundry room. There is a capital assessment of $2,086/month February through December 2025.

Listing History for 255 East 49th Street, PH-B

Now
03/21/2025
$4,500,000
Sold and Closed by Cathy Franklin
Corcoran
02/07/2025
Contract Signed by Cathy Franklin
Corcoran

Building Details for 255 East 49th Street

OwnershipCondo
Building TypeHigh-Rise
Service LevelFull Service
AgePost-War
AccessElevator
Year Built1984
Financing Allowed90%
Floors/Apts33/163
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Transit and Citi Bike

Subway

51 St
0.19 miles
Lexington Av/53 St
0.2 miles
Grand Central-42 St
0.4 miles
5 Av/53 St
0.46 miles

Railroad

Grand CentralLong Island Rail Road
0.29 miles
Grand CentralMetro-North Railroad
0.39 miles

Citi Bike

E 48 St & 3 Ave
0.1 miles
E 47 St & 2 Ave
0.11 miles

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Turtle Bay | Manhattan

Quick Profile

Turtle Bay is best known for hosting the world’s dignitaries at United Nations once a year as the world institution sits on the eastern edge of the neighborhood along the East River.

But this midtown location offers a lot more, a bustling neighborhood teeming with high-rise apartment buildings and an easy walk to the Midtown business district.

Over the past two decades, developers have assembled almost every corner development site along Second Avenue and have built straight up. Not much left to assemble.

Some of the more glamorous, and of course most expensive, addresses are in close proximity to the United Nations. Trump World Tower, which caused a big stir with area residents, in particular, Walter Cronkite, when it was built sits just north of the United Nations Grounds. 

In contrast to the proliferation of the residential highrise, Turtle Bay does have some lovely tree-lined streets between the avenues. In particular, Turtle Bay Gardens, which fronts both 48th Street and 49th Street between Third and Second Avenue has always been a haven for the rich and famous.

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OLR ID: 780128