$38,000 [F]
Updated a year ago
Rented

241 East 48th Street, THOUSE

Turtle Bay, Manhattan | Third Ave & Second Ave

11 Rooms5 Beds5.5 Baths5,500 Square FeetSingle Family

$38,000 [F]
Furnished Term12-12 Months
Rent Per SF
$83
The price shown reflects the monthly rent only and does not include any additional fees. Please review the listing description for a summary of all fees related to renting this apartment.

Listing Features

  • Abundant Closets
  • Crown Moldings
  • Custom Closets
  • Dressing Area
  • Entire House
  • Entry Foyer
  • Hardwood Floors
  • High Ceilings [20']
  • Home Office
  • Media Room
  • Moldings
  • Private Elevator
  • Recessed Lighting
  • Security System
  • Separate Dining Area
  • Storage Closet
  • Straight Staircase
  • Wainscoting
  • Walk-in Closet
  • Washer / Dryer
  • Casement Windows
  • Flr-to-Clg Windows
  • Skylights
  • Center Island
  • Dishwasher
  • Eat-in Kitchen
  • Gourmet Kitchen
  • Kitchenette
  • Open Kitchen
  • S Steel Appliances
  • Windowed Kitchen
  • Wine Cooler
  • Double Vanity
  • En Suite Bathroom
  • Marble Bathroom
  • Powder Room
  • Soaking Tub
  • Stall Shower

Outdoor space and views

  • Garden [32'x19']
  • Juliet Balcony
  • Terrace [13'x6']
  • Garden Views
  • North Exposure
  • South Exposure

Building Amenities

  • Alarm System
  • Elevator
  • Garden
  • Laundry Room

Property Description for 241 East 48th Street, THOUSE

241 East 48th Street – Turtle Bay Gardens Endless Elegance | Historic Roots | Modern Luxury Immediate availability! Welcome to 241 East 48th Street, a 20’-wide bespoke Georgian townhouse offering approximately 5,500 SF of meticulously restored and modernized living space. Located in the prestigious and historic enclave of Turtle Bay Gardens, this rare offering provides private garden access and timeless elegance just moments from Midtown Manhattan. Key Features: - Mint Condition Gut Renovation – Multi-year, level-five restoration with custom finishes imported from Portugal, seamlessly blending preservation and modern luxury. - 5 Bedrooms | 5.5 Bathrooms | Private Elevator – Spacious and thoughtfully designed, with smart-home technology, advanced security, steel-reinforced structure, and humidity-controlled, zoned HVAC. - Outdoor Living – Private lush garden plus access to Turtle Bay’s willow-lined communal esplanade. - Historic Prestige – Once home to Katherine Hepburn, Bob Dylan, Stephen Sondheim, and E. B. White. Interior Layout: Ground Floor: Chef’s kitchen with full top-of-the-line appliance package, stunning waterfall countertop island, eat-in dining area which opens onto the sunlit Great Room with magnificent 20’ ceilings and skylight, glass-enclosed dining area that opens directly onto the garden, gas fireplace, elegant powder room. Parlor Floor: Formal living room with soaring ceilings and a Juliet balcony that overlooks the Great Room, gas fireplace, and built-in library. Third Floor: Two large bedrooms with en-suite bathrooms, expansive closets and serene garden/street views. Beautiful custom details throughout. Fourth Floor: Full-floor Primary Suite featuring sunlit and expansive 5-fixture spa bath with marble soaking tub, oversized shower, double vanity, and walk-in, palatial custom closet. Fifth Floor: Loft-style Office Suite with kitchenette, full windowed bath, and terrace with sweeping garden views Cellar: Entertainment room/gym, full bath, mechanicals, laundry, and ample storage. Location: Turtle Bay is a historic East Midtown enclave known for its tree-lined streets, stately townhouses, and iconic UN presence along the East River. Just moments from Grand Central, Midtown offices, Beekman Place and the waterfront esplanades of Sutton Place, pocket parks, artisanal cafes add a touch of old New York sophistication. Turtle Bay offers residents a rare mix of international prestige and neighborhood charm — making it a true hidden gem in the heart of Manhattan.

Listing History for 241 East 48th Street, THOUSE

Now
11/04/2025
Rented by Julie Pham
Compass
10/02/2025
Rent Drop by Julie Pham
Compass

Building Details for 241 East 48th Street

OwnershipSingle Family
Building TypeTownhouse
AgePre-War
AccessElevator
Year Built1860
Floors/Apts5/1
Learn More About the Building

Transit and Citi Bike

Subway

51 St
0.21 miles
Lexington Av/53 St
0.24 miles
Grand Central-42 St
0.35 miles
5 Av/53 St
0.47 miles

Railroad

Grand CentralLong Island Rail Road
0.26 miles
Grand CentralMetro-North Railroad
0.35 miles

Citi Bike

E 48 St & 3 Ave
0.07 miles
E 47 St & 2 Ave
0.07 miles

Contact Agents

Contact Agents

Julie Pham
Compass

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: 1977462