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Sterling Plaza, 255 East 49th Street, #16F

$880,000 | Studio, 1 bath
Building Profile  | 
291 days on Market

Key Details

  • Listed: Feb 6, 2024
    Days on Market: 291
    Building Type: Condominium
    Neighborhood: Midtown East (Manhattan)
    Doorman: FT Doorman
    Listing viewed 128 times
Monthly Common Charges: $850
Monthly Real Estate Taxes: $716
Total Taxes & Fees: $1,566
Est. Monthly Mortgage: $5,285
Total Est. Monthly Carrying Cost: $6,851
Note: the above is based on a down payment of 10% ($88,000), which is the minimum amount permitted by the building.

Description

THIS WEEKEND IS CANCELLED
Rarely available For Sale or For Rent -the famed Sterling Plaza condominium is a spacious, Alcove Studio corner unit with 609 sq ft with marble baths! Loads of closet & easily can be made to 1 bedroom with 2 closet space! Enjoy open Midtown skyline views of the Chrysler and the Empire State from this condo unit both day and night.

The windowed kitchen is ideally situated off the grand living room space that’s perfectly configured to allow for easy entertaining. Conveniently located on the corner of 49th Street and Second Avenue, you will be within short distance to the UN, Grand Central, Fifth Avenue shopping, the Theater district and Central Park. This dynamic neighborhood also called Turtle Bay also offers a weekly green market directly across the street at Dag Hammarskjold Plaza and within close proximity to public transportation.

The M15 and M49 bus stops are on the SW corner, and you are two blocks from the 51st street subway station (6, E, V lines). Sterling Plaza is a prestigious full-service condominium with 24-hour doorman, live in super and concierge. It is within a short distance to the Theater District, 5th Ave shopping and Central Park.

The neighborhood is a community comprised of luxury high-rises Sterling Plaza was developed in 1985 with 172 units & 32 stories and lived in by Fred Wilpon; Owner of The New York Mets. Building features include a 24-hour doorman, Concierge, Bike Room, Planted Garden Courtyard and Common Storage. Subletting and Pied-a-Terres are both permitted.

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Apartment Amenities

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Listing courtesy of Brooklyn Real Property Inc

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About Sterling Plaza, 255 East 49th Street

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Sterling Plaza, 255 East 49th Street has received a CityRealty Rating of 76, based on:

 
Architecture

Anything above 30 is remarkable, from 20-29 is distinguished and from 11-19 is average, while below 11 is below average.

 
Location

Anything above 27 is remarkable, from 18-26 is distinguished and from 9-17 is average, while below 9 is below average.

 
Features

Anything above 22 is remarkable, from 16-21 is distinguished and from 9-15 is average, while below 9 is below average.

Rating Summary

29
Out of 44
+
24
Out of 36
+
14
Out of 39
+
9
=
76
Out of 119
 

Architecture Rating: Points Breakdown

Exterior:
Very Attractive 5 out of 8 points
Retail Quality:
Good 3 out of 5 points
Canopy Entrance:
Dramatic 3 out of 3 points
Alterations:
None 2 out of 2 points
Plaza Or Atrium:
Very Attractive 3 out of 3 points
Contextual Design:
No, but OK 1 out of 3 points
Skyline:
Highly Visible 2 out of 2 points
Local Visibility:
Highly Visible 2 out of 2 points
Watertank:
Enclosed 1 out of 2 points
Airconditioners:
Not Allowed 2 out of 2 points
Free Standing:
Corner 1 out of 2 points
Gargoyles:
None 0 out of 2 points
Garden:
Attractive 2 out of 2 points
Fenestration:
Consistent 1 out of 1 points
Landmark:
No 0 out of 2 points
Unity:
Unified Design 1 out of 1 points
Illumination:
None 0 out of 1 points
Water Element:
None 0 out of 1 points

Location Rating: Points Breakdown

Street Ambience:
Attractive / Pleasant 3 out of 5 points
Distance To Neighborhood Center:
Less than 20 blocks 4 out of 5 points
Views:
Impressive 3 out of 4 points
Neighborhood Ambience:
Attractive 2 out of 3 points
Traffic Noise:
Considerable 1 out of 3 points
Protected Views:
Only Top Floors 1 out of 2 points
Distance To Subway:
3-5 Short Blocks 1 out of 2 points
Firedepartment Noise:
No Noise 2 out of 2 points
Distance To Supermarket:
Less than 3 Short Blocks 2 out of 2 points
Distance To Park:
More than 6 Short Blocks 0 out of 2 points
Distance To Water:
3-6 Short Blocks 1 out of 2 points
Shopping:
5 or less Short Blocks 2 out of 2 points
Schools:
No Noise 1 out of 1 points
Noise From Nightlife:
None 1 out of 1 points

Features Rating: Points Breakdown

Lobby:
Quite Stylish 3 out of 5 points
Units Per Floor:
5-9 2 out of 5 points
Ceiling:
8-9 Feet 1 out of 4 points
Balconies:
Many 2 out of 3 points
Health Club:
None 0 out of 2 points
Private Gardens:
None 0 out of 2 points
Storage Rooms:
Minimal 1 out of 2 points
Bay Windows:
Some 1 out of 1 points
Fireplaces:
None 0 out of 1 points
Door Person:
Yes 1 out of 1 points
Concierge:
Yes 1 out of 1 points
Elevator Person:
None 0 out of 1 points
Recreational Roof:
None 0 out of 1 points
Driveway:
None 0 out of 1 points
Maids Room:
None 0 out of 1 points
Catering:
None 0 out of 1 points
Garage:
None 0 out of 1 points
Mixed Use:
No 0 out of 1 points
Non Rectilinear Form:
No 0 out of 1 points
Unusual Layouts:
No 0 out of 1 points
Prewar:
No 0 out of 1 points
Other Amenities:
Many 2 out of 2 points

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

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