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Turtle Bay House

249 East 48th Street, 16-E

Turtle Bay, Manhattan | Third Ave & Second Ave

4 Rooms1 Bed1 Bath782 Square FeetCondo

$850,000
Common Charges$770
RE Taxes$851
Price Per SF
$1,087

Listing Features

  • Abundant Closets
  • Corner Apartment
  • Entry Foyer
  • Separate Dining Area
  • Walk-in Closet
  • Oversized Windows
  • Dishwasher
  • Gourmet Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • S Steel Appliances
  • Marble Bathroom
  • Oversized Tub

Outdoor space and views

  • City Views
  • Park Views
  • North Exposure
  • West Exposure

Building Amenities

  • Full-Time Doorman
  • Elevator
  • Garage
  • Laundry Room

Policies

  • Pets Allowed
  • Pieds A Terre Ok
  • No Smoking

Property Description for 249 East 48th Street, 16-E

Welcome to this bright and beautifully renovated corner one-bedroom residence, ideally positioned on the 16th floor with open city views and abundant natural light from western and northern exposures. The oversized living room is wrapped in large windows and features a separate dining alcove, creating a spacious and inviting setting for both everyday living and entertaining. The renovated kitchen is thoughtfully appointed with custom cabinetry, Carrara marble countertops, and high-end appliances by Sub-Zero, Viking, and Bosch. The spa-like bathroom is also finished in Carrara marble and features a deep soaking tub. A generously sized bedroom, new hardwood floors, and six large closets provide exceptional comfort and an extraordinary amount of storage throughout the home. The building welcomes residents with a renovated lobby and offers a new elevator, 24-hour doorman, live-in superintendent, laundry room, and an on-site garage operated by a third party. Set in the heart of Turtle Bay, the residence is surrounded by some of Midtown East’s best dining, including Smith & Wollensky, The Grill, Casa Lever, Avra, and P.J. Clarke’s. Whole Foods Market, Morton Williams, Bloomingdale’s, and the shops of Madison and Fifth Avenues are also nearby. Greenacre Park, Dag Hammarskjöld Plaza, Grand Central Terminal, and the E, M, 6, and 7 subway lines provide an exceptional combination of neighborhood charm, everyday convenience, and easy access throughout the city.

Listing History for 249 East 48th Street, 16-E

Now
09/17/2026
$850,000
Initial Price by Augusto Bittencourt
Compass
07/06/2026
POM by Augusto Bittencourt
Compass

Building Details for 249 East 48th Street

OwnershipCondo
Building TypeHigh-Rise
Service LevelFull-Time Doorman
AgePost-War
AccessElevator
Year Built1958
Financing Allowed90%
Floors/Apts21/162
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Transit and Citi Bike

Subway

51 St
0.25 miles
Lexington Av/53 St
0.25 miles
Grand Central-42 St
0.38 miles

Railroad

Grand CentralLong Island Rail Road
0.32 miles
Grand CentralMetro-North Railroad
0.39 miles

Citi Bike

E 47 St & 2 Ave
0.06 miles
E 48 St & 3 Ave
0.13 miles

Building Availability

APPSF
Median
Average
$1,295
$1,625,000
$1,625,000
Last 12 months
$1,207
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Last 12 months
$68
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One Bed in Turtle Bay

APPSF
Median
Average
$1,412
$895,000
$964,682
$1,390
$757,000
$849,913

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: 517430