Flooded with natural light, the expansive corner living and dining area captures open skyline exposures to the north and stunning water views to the east. Two terraces extend directly from the main living space, creating a seamless indoor outdoor flow ideal for entertaining or quiet mornings overlooking the river. The generous footprint of this space also allows for a seamless conversion to a fourth bedroom without compromising comfort or flow.
The home has just undergone a full refresh, featuring freshly painted interiors and new flooring throughout, delivering a clean, modern aesthetic. The kitchen is thoughtfully designed with ample cabinetry, sleek countertops, and a pass through to the living area for easy hosting and everyday living.
A well defined bedroom wing offers privacy from the entertaining spaces. The corner primary suite enjoys tranquil East River views, an en suite bathroom, and direct access to a third private terrace shared with one of the secondary bedrooms. Each additional bedroom is generously sized, and with three full bathrooms throughout the home, the layout easily supports a four bedroom configuration.
Additional features include excellent closet space, in unit washer and dryer, and abundant natural light throughout.
The building offers a full time doorman , elevator access, and recently renovated lobby and hallways, elevating the arrival experience. Ideally located near the United Nations, with convenient access to transportation, dining, and Midtown East conveniences.
A rare opportunity to enjoy penthouse living with multiple terraces, flexible layout potential, and captivating water views in one of Manhattan's most established neighborhoods.
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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.
According to New York City records, the median price for an apartment in Manhattan for the month of September 2023 was $1,087,000. The price represents a decrease of 5.5% from the median price of $1,150,000 recorded in September 2022. The number of apartment sales fell from 1,170 to 821 reflecting a year-over-year decrease of 30%. ...
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