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235 East 49th Street, 5-B

Turtle Bay, Manhattan | Third Ave & Second Ave

3 Rooms1 Bed1 BathCo-op

$695,000
Maintenance$2,270

Listing Features

  • Beamed Ceilings
  • Crown Moldings
  • Custom Closets
  • Dining Alcove
  • High Ceilings
  • Moldings
  • Convection Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Gourmet Kitchen
  • Windowed Kitchen

Outdoor space and views

  • City Views
  • South Exposure

Building Amenities

  • Part-Time Doorman
  • Elevator
  • Garden
  • Laundry Room
  • Roof Deck

Policies

  • No Pets
  • Pieds A Terre Ok
  • No Smoking

Property Description for 235 East 49th Street, 5-B

Sun-Drenched Prewar Perfection on a Landmark block

Welcome to a truly special residence at 235 East 49th Street, a distinguished prewar cooperative nestled on one of Midtown East's most charming and historic landmark blocks. Originally constructed in 1927 as a monastery and thoughtfully converted to a cooperative in 1982, this intimate and architecturally significant building offers a rare blend of history, character, and modern convenience.

This beautifully renovated one-bedroom home is flooded with natural sunlight through eight oversized south-facing windows, offering lovely views of the picturesque tree-lined streetscape and neighboring brownstones. The expansive layout seamlessly combines classic prewar details with sophisticated designer finishes, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere throughout.

The gracious living and dining spaces feature custom built-ins, abundant custom closets, elegant crown moldings, and distinctive beamed ceilings. Every inch of the home has been thoughtfully designed to maximize comfort, storage, and functionality.

The spacious bedroom is a peaceful retreat, featuring two large south-facing windows that fill the room with natural light throughout the day. Thoughtfully designed custom built-ins provide both style and functionality, while abundant custom closets offer exceptional storage and organization.

The stunning windowed chef's kitchen is outfitted with custom Christopher Peacock cabinetry, granite countertops, a deep porcelain farmhouse sink, glass tile backsplash, Wolf range with convection oven, and Sub-Zero refrigerator and freezer drawers-perfect for both everyday living and entertaining.

The spa-inspired windowed bathroom is beautifully appointed with designer tilework, premium chrome fixtures, and timeless finishes that create a serene retreat.

Residents enjoy the benefits of a well-established cooperative comprising just 75 apartments. Building amenities include a full staff led by a live-in superintendent, attended lobby service, two elevators, a convenient laundry room on the second floor, and a beautifully landscaped roof garden offering open city views and a peaceful escape above the city.

Located moments from Greenacre Park, Amster Yard, Grand Central Terminal, the United Nations, Whole Foods, Equinox, premier shopping, fine dining, the Dag Hammarskjöld Greenmarket, and the East River Esplanade, this exceptional home places thevery best of Manhattan at your doorstep.

The cooperative permits pied-à-terres, co-purchasing, guarantors, and parental purchases, with financing allowed up to 75%. Unit Current Assessment $174.95 per month from 4/1/26-4/1/29). Flip Tax 2%.

A rare opportunity to own a sun-drenched designer home rich in prewar character, situated on one of Midtown East's most coveted landmark blocks.

Listing History for 235 East 49th Street, 5-B

Now
08/13/2026
Contract Signed by Joshua D. Arcus
Brown Harris Stevens
07/16/2026
$695,000 [-$54,000] [7.2%]
Price Drop by Joshua D. Arcus
Brown Harris Stevens

Building Details for 235 East 49th Street

OwnershipCo-op
Building TypeMid-Rise
Service LevelPart-Time Doorman
AgePre-War
AccessElevator
Year Built1926
Financing Allowed75%
Floors/Apts13/75
Learn More About the Building

Transit and Citi Bike

Subway

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

Railroad

Grand CentralLong Island Rail Road
0.3 miles
Grand CentralMetro-North Railroad
0.4 miles

Citi Bike

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

Contact Agents

Contact Agents

Joshua D. Arcus
Brown Harris Stevens
Cynthia Tarzy
Brown Harris Stevens
View this property on the company's website

Building Availability

APPSF
Median
Average
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$597,000
$597,000
Last 12 months
$867
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One Bed in Turtle Bay

APPSF
Median
Average
$1,370
$872,500
$960,833
$1,535
$785,000
$990,607

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: 1291843