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255 East 49th Street

Sterling Plaza,
255 East 49th Street

Doorman Condo located in Midtown East, at The Northwest corner of Second Avenue

$1,509 Avg. price/ft2 Apts. For Sale
$66 Avg. price/ft2 Apts. For Rent
$1,124 Avg. price/ft2 Recent Sales
(past 12 months)
  • Apartments For Sale (7)
  • For Rent (4)
  • Recent Sales (23)
  • All Units in Building (172)
Unit #
Beds
Baths
Size
Price / Ft2
Price
Listed on
Days on Market
Apt. 17C
(17 Photos)
1 bed
1 bath
745 ft2
$1,329
$990,000
Sep 25, 2024
57 days
Apt. 14D
(11 Photos)
3 beds
3 baths
$2,335,000 -1.9%
Sep 13, 2024
69 days
Apt. 31D
(12 Photos)
2 beds
2 baths
1,351 ft2
$1,329
$1,795,000 in contract
Jun 25, 2024
149 days
Apt. PHB
(23 Photos)
4 beds
3.5 baths
3,256 ft2
$1,533
$4,990,000
Jun 4, 2024
170 days
Apt. PHA
(23 Photos)
4 beds
3 baths
3,381 ft2
$2,041
$6,900,000 -8%
Apr 8, 2024
227 days
Apt. 16F
(7 Photos)
Studio
1 bath
$880,000
Feb 6, 2024
289 days
Apt. 30A
(15 Photos)
3 beds
3.5 baths
2,550 ft2
$1,314
$3,350,000 -23%
Jul 15, 2023
495 days
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Beds
Baths
Size
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Price
Listed on
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Unit #
Beds
Baths
Size
Closing Price
Price / Ft2
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Overview of Sterling Plaza at 255 East 49th Street

Sterling Plaza is a post-war cooperative located at 255 East 49th Street, on a charming block near United Nations headquarters, Grand Central Terminal, the East River, top shopping, popular restaurants, Whole Foods, the 6, E, and M trains, and the M49 and M15 buses. A 24-hour doorman and concierge are on staff, and the building has a central laundry room.

Year Built
1985
Apartments
172
Floors
33
Pets: Allowed
Neighborhood
Min Down
10%
172Apartments
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Amenities

  • Concierge
  • FT Doorman
  • High-Rise
  • Post War
  • Resident Storage
  • Central AC
  • Full Service Garage
  • Intercom
  • Washer/Dryer in building
  • Elevator
  • Children's Playroom
  • Outdoor Entertainment Space
  • Courtyard
  • In-Unit Washer/Dryer
  • Bike Room
  • Live-In Superintendent
  • Terraces / Balconies

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Nearby Subways

  1. M
  2. 6
  3. E
at Lexington Ave and 53rd 0.21 miles
  1. 4
  2. 5
  3. 7
at 3rd Ave and 42nd 0.42 miles

Carter’s Review

"Take the famous main tower of the Houses of Parliament in London and wrap it in cardboard and plunk it down in midtown and you almost have the Sterling Plaza, a 33-story apartment tower erected in 1985 at 255 East 49th Street on the northwest corner of Second Avenue.

This condominium tower has good proportions, lots of corner balconies and a very distinctive roof."
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Pros & Cons

  • Convenient midtown location
  • Colonnaded marquee
  • Attractive plaza with sculpture and curved planters
  • Doorman
  • Many balconies
  • Close to Subway
  • No health club
  • No roof deck
  • No garage

CityRealty Rating

29
/44
Architecture
+
24
/36
Location
+
14
/39
Features
+
9
Editor’s Points
=
76
CITYREALTY
RATING
  • How is the CityRealty Rating calculated?

    Architecture
    • 30+ remarkable
    • 20-29 distinguished
    • 11-19 average
    • < 11 below average
    Location
    • 27+ remarkable
    • 18-26 distinguished
    • 9-17 average
    • < 9 below average
    Features
    • 22+ remarkable
    • 16-21 distinguished
    • 9-15 average
    • < 9 below average

Broker & Buyer Comments

This "elegant" full-service luxury condominium offers an "impressive" lobby and "beautifully maintained" entrance garden that sets it apart from neighboring buildings. The "strategic setback" provides "coveted views" from many units, while the "prime Turtle Bay location" offers easy access to the UN, Grand Central, and Midtown offices. "Impeccable" doorman and concierge service complement the building's upscale character, with "abundant transportation options" right outside the door.

Sales History by Apartment Size

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Noteworthy Residents

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