321 East 48th Street/The Continental Condominium is in a fantastic neighborhood that is within close proximity of Grand Central Station and steps away from shops, bars, restaurants, parks, the UN and weekly UN Farmers' Markets; it also sits amidst many museums and famous landmarks like the Chrysler and Empire State buildings. At The Continental, you are at the center of all the hustle-and-bustle that makes New York New York, but you are also in a quiet corner near the East River where you can enjoy some peace and serenity. The Continental Condominium has a full-time doorman, live-in super, modern laundry room, private storage and bike room. The building is close to Equinox, YMCA, 24-hour Morton Williams Supermarket, Whole Foods as well as moments away from the E, M and 6 trains. No Dogs for renters.
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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.