$1,800,000
Updated a month ago
Sold

Terra 48

221 East 48th Street, GARDEN

Turtle Bay, Manhattan | Third Ave & Second Ave

5 Rooms2 Beds2 Baths1,281 Square FeetCondo

$1,800,000
Common Charges$670
RE Taxes$2,306
Price Per SF
$1,405

This property was sold for $1,800,000 on 07/23/26.

Listing Features

  • Ground Floor
  • Home Office
  • Private Elevator
  • Recessed Lighting
  • Walk-in Closet
  • Washer / Dryer
  • Oversized Windows
  • Dishwasher
  • Open Kitchen
  • Wine Cooler
  • Double Vanity
  • En Suite Bathroom
  • Soaking Tub
  • Stall Shower

Outdoor space and views

  • Backyard [30'x20']
  • City Views
  • North Exposure
  • South Exposure

Building Amenities

  • Voice Intercom
  • Keyed Elevator

Policies

  • Pets Allowed
  • Pieds A Terre Ok

Property Description for 221 East 48th Street, GARDEN

Open Houses are by appointment only. Welcome to Terra 48, a boutique collection of six full-floor luxury residences in a stunningly reimagined 1910 brownstone. Thoughtfully designed to blend historic charm with modern sophistication, the garden unit is the final unit to be released. The private backyard is a spacious private oasis with hand-laid pavers and raised garden bed. A two bed, two and a half bath home, it offers a generous layout, with a bonus room on the lower level. This additional space - outfitted with a half bath and A/C, is accessed off of the backyard, perfect for a home gym, office, or storage. Upstairs, the chef’s kitchen is a masterpiece of both style and utility, equipped with custom cabinetry, Calacatta Valentin quartz countertops, a Bosch induction range, Fisher & Paykel refrigerator, Bosch dishwasher, and a vented Faber hood. Under-cabinet lighting and a suite of Kohler fixtures complete the space. The primary bathroom is a quiet, private space with an ensuite five-fixture bath featuring Kohler outfittings, a soaking tub, double vanities, custom cabinetry, and floor-to-ceiling Ariston marble tiles. The secondary full bath maintains the same level of elegance with premium finishes and fixtures. Terra 48’s storied past is enriched by its former residents, renowned industrial designers Russel and Mary Wright, whose innovative work helped shape modern American living. Inspired by their legacy, these homes highlight the living and dining spaces, and feature 7.5” wide white oak flooring, recessed LED lighting, and a Mitsubishi split HVAC system for year-round comfort. Terra 48 is a rare opportunity to own a piece of history while embracing the best of contemporary living. The complete offering terms are in an offering plan available from Sponsor. File No. CD24-0029. Sponsor: CMCSSG 221E48, LLC., 207 Bowery, 2nd Floor, New York, NY 10002. Equal Housing Opportunity. Disclaimer: Some images feature virtual renderings, and certain photos may depict similar units within the building. For detailed information and to schedule a tour, please contact our Exclusive Agents.

Building Details for 221 East 48th Street

OwnershipCondo
Building TypeTownhouse
Service LevelVoice Intercom
AgePre-War
AccessKeyed Elevator
Year Built1910
Financing Allowed90%
Floors/Apts6/6
Learn More About the Building

Transit and Citi Bike

Subway

51 St
0.19 miles
Lexington Av/53 St
0.24 miles
Grand Central-42 St
0.34 miles
5 Av/53 St
0.45 miles

Railroad

Grand CentralLong Island Rail Road
0.24 miles
Grand CentralMetro-North Railroad
0.33 miles

Citi Bike

E 48 St & 3 Ave
0.05 miles
E 47 St & 2 Ave
0.09 miles

Contact Agents

Contact Agents

Alexis Carpinello
Sotheby's International Realty
Ran Zheng
Sotheby's International Realty

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: 2173152