Key Details

Listed: Jan 8, 2024

Last Price Change: ($55,000) on Oct 16

Days on Market: 318

Building Type: Condominium

Neighborhood: Turtle Bay/United Nations (Manhattan)

Doorman: FT Doorman

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Monthly Common Charges: $2,741

Monthly Real Estate Taxes: $2,996

Total Taxes & Fees: $5,737 ($2.68/ft²)

Est. Monthly Mortgage: $15,654

Total Est. Monthly Carrying Cost: $21,391 ($9.98/ft²)

Note: the above is based on a down payment of 20% ($590,000), which is the minimum amount permitted by the building.

Insider Highlights

Prime Location: This spacious 3 bedroom, 3 bathroom corner unit is located in the highly desirable Turtle Bay/United Nations neighborhood in Midtown East, offering close proximity to the subway for easy commuting.
High-End Features: The unit boasts high ceilings, double-paned windows for increased energy efficiency and sound dampening, and a custom designed kitchen with high-end appliances and finishes.
Ample Storage: The unit offers a large amount of closet space, including two walk-in closets in the master bedroom, and an in-unit washer and dryer concealed within a spacious laundry closet.
Building Amenities: Residents have access to a variety of amenities, including a heated indoor pool, fitness room, club room, children's playroom, a library with a landscaped courtyard and fire pit, and a sky lounge with a dining room and catering kitchen.
Security and Convenience: The luxury high-rise building provides full-time doorman and concierge services for added security and convenience.
Additional Services: Parking and storage are available for an additional fee, enhancing the convenience of city living.

Description

LOWEST PRICED three Bedroom per square foot in all of Midtown East! No compromise here just great value for a luxurious beautifully designed corner unit. Located in the Halcyon, a luxury high-rise conveniently located in Midtown East’s Turtle Bay. A true three bedroom with three full bathrooms, enjoy space, huge amount of closet space including two enormous walk-in closets in the master, enjoy light and the modern luxury of incredible amenities that this new development has to offer.

This unit features south/east bright exposure and unobstructed, city views. Designed by S. Russell Groves, this apartment features 10’ ceilings, double-paned windows by Old Castle and Argon-gas-filled air pockets for increased energy efficiency and sound dampening. Six-inch wide plank oak floors stretch across the space and bleached walnut entry doors compliment the clean design.

Residents access an easy bronze resident destination panel. Attention to detail abounds, like solid core wooden interior doors in white lacquer everywhere. Inhabitants control individual heating and cooling zones by Climate Master with thermostat.

The unit includes Bosch washer and condenser dryer, concealed within spacious built out, walk-in laundry closet. Cook in your custom designed kitchens by Poliform featuring Silver Fox lacquered cabinetry crafted with soft-closed drawers and under-cabinet lighting. Calacatta Gold Lignano marble highlights countertops, backsplash, and custom island (with overhang for bar stool seating and recessed overhead lighting).

Enjoy the reliability of German-engineered Miele refrigerator and freezer with integrated panel to match cabinetry. Miele electric ovens with gas cooktops and exhaust hood are a cook’s delight. Hideaway Miele dishwasher is both quiet and powerful.

Calibrated Subzero wine cooler protects a cherished oenological investment. Wolf microwave drawer is built from professional grade stainless steel. Undermount sink with Kohler spray faucet (in brushed bronze) integrates convenient disposer.

Lounge by the heated indoor pool or exercise in the well-appointed fitness room. Club room and children’s playroom available, for whichever suits your mood.

About Halcyon, 305 East 51st Street

Halcyon, 305 East 51st Street has received a CityRealty Rating of 80, 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

Out of 44

Out of 36

Out of 39

Out of 119

Architecture Rating: Points Breakdown

Exterior:

Attractive 4 out of 8 points

Retail Quality:

Attractive 4 out of 5 points

Canopy Entrance:

Attractive 2 out of 3 points

Alterations:

None 2 out of 2 points

Plaza Or Atrium:

None 0 out of 3 points

Contextual Design:

Yes and Good 2 out of 3 points

Skyline:

Highly Visible 2 out of 2 points

Local Visibility:

Highly Visible 2 out of 2 points

Watertank:

Attractively Enclosed 2 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:

None 0 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:

Very Attractive with Trees 4 out of 5 points

Distance To Neighborhood Center:

Less than 10 blocks 5 out of 5 points

Views:

Impressive 3 out of 4 points

Neighborhood Ambience:

Very Attractive 3 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:

A Lot 0 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:

Spacious 4 out of 5 points

Units Per Floor:

3-4 3 out of 5 points

Ceiling:

9-11 Feet 2 out of 4 points

Balconies:

None 0 out of 3 points

Health Club:

Yes, with Swimming Pool 2 out of 2 points

Private Gardens:

Substantial 2 out of 2 points

Storage Rooms:

Considerable 2 out of 2 points

Bay Windows:

None 0 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:

Yes 1 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:

Yes 1 out of 1 points

Mixed Use:

Yes 1 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:

Some 1 out of 2 points

Condo
Built in 2015
123 Apartments
32 Floors

Building Amenities

Concierge
FT Doorman
High-Rise
Resident Storage
Central AC
Full Service Garage
Garden
Health Club
Pool
Rooftop Terrace
Washer/Dryer in building
Elevator
Event Room
Children's Playroom
Lounge
Fitness Center
On-Site Parking
Outdoor Entertainment Space
Courtyard
Laundry Room
In-Unit Washer/Dryer
Terraces / Balconies

About this Building

Pros

24-hour doorman
Library with landscaped courtyard with a fire pit
Fitness center with swimming pool
Storage for a fee
Parking for a fee
Bicycle storage
Sky lounge with dining room and catering kitchen
Double-height lobby
Concierge services
Close to Subway

Cons

Many apartments
No balconies

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