Turtle Bay, Manhattan | Third Ave & Second Ave

4 Rooms2 Beds1 Bath1,124 Square FeetCo-op

$765,000

Updated 6 months ago

Sold

212 East 48th Street, 5-A

Turtle Bay, Manhattan | Third Ave & Second Ave

4 Rooms2 Beds1 Bath1,124 Square FeetCo-op

$765,000

Maintenance$2,586

Price Per SF

$681

This property was sold for $765,000 on 03/04/26.

Listing Features

Abundant Closets
Architectural Dtls
Beamed Ceilings
Corner Apartment
Crown Moldings
High Ceilings [9']
Original Details
Separate Dining Area
WBFP
Dishwasher
Eat-in Kitchen
S Steel Appliances
Windowed Kitchen
Oversized Tub
Pedestal Sink

Outdoor space and views

Partial City
East Exposure
North Exposure
South Exposure

Building Amenities

Full-Time Doorman
Bike Storage
Elevator
Garden
Laundry Room
Renovated Lobby
Storage

Policies

Pets Allowed
Pieds A Terre Ok

Property Description for 212 East 48th Street, 5-A

Residence 5A 212 East 48th Street

Residence 5A is a tranquil two-bedroom one-bathroom home that blends prewar charm with understated modern style. Ideally located in the heart of Turtle Bay nearby Grand Central, the United Nations, and Midtown's best dining and shops, Residence 5A offers refined comfort and enduring New York appeal.

A welcoming entry hall opens to an expansive living and dining area with high beamed ceilings, large closet with built-ins for ample storage, original hardwood floors, and a marble-framed wood-burning fireplace. Custom built-ins add both warmth and function, creating an elegant and comfortable setting for everyday living or entertaining. IN-UNIT LAUNDRY ALLOWED.

The windowed kitchen is both practical and inviting, featuring maple cabinetry, stainless steel countertops, and a suite of modern appliances. Each bedroom enjoys generous space, and oversized closets, with the primary offering two exposures. The bath is finished in classic white tile and polished chrome. Storage unit transfers with the sale.

212 East 48th Street is a distinguished prewar cooperative known for its architectural integrity and intimate scale. Amenities include a marble lobby, private garden, landscaped roof deck, virtual doorman, live-in superintendent, laundry room, and private storage. Pets and pied-a-terres are welcome, and there is a reasonable sublet policy.

Listing History for 212 East 48th Street, 5-A

Now

03/04/2026

$765,000

Sold and Closed by Sara Schwartz

Corcoran

2026

Building Details for 212 East 48th Street

OwnershipCo-op

Building TypeLow-Rise

Service LevelFull-Time Doorman

AgePre-War

AccessElevator

Year Built1924

Financing Allowed80%

Floors/Apts9/44

Learn More About the Building

Transit and Citi Bike

Subway

51 St

0.22 miles

Lexington Av/53 St

0.26 miles

Grand Central-42 St

0.32 miles

5 Av/53 St

0.48 miles

Railroad

Grand CentralLong Island Rail Road

0.24 miles

Grand CentralMetro-North Railroad

0.32 miles

Citi Bike

E 48 St & 3 Ave

0.06 miles

E 47 St & 2 Ave

0.07 miles

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: 183872

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212 East 48th Street, 5-A

Turtle Bay, Manhattan | Third Ave & Second Ave

Listing Features

Outdoor space and views

Building Amenities

Policies

Property Description for 212 East 48th Street, 5-A

Listing History for 212 East 48th Street, 5-A

Building Details for 212 East 48th Street

Transit and Citi Bike

Subway

Railroad

Citi Bike

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Turtle Bay | Manhattan

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