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250 East 49th Street

The Alexander,
250 East 49th Street

Doorman Condo located in Turtle Bay/United Nations, at The Southwest corner of Second Avenue

$1,543 Avg. price/ft2 Apts. For Sale
$74 Avg. price/ft2 Apts. For Rent
$1,343 Avg. price/ft2 Recent Sales
(past 12 months)
  • Apartments For Sale (3)
  • For Rent (1)
  • Recent Sales (14)
  • All Units in Building (88)
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Overview of The Alexander at 250 East 49th Street

Located in Turtle Bay at 250 East 49th Street, the Alexander was constructed in 2010.

Designed by Sydness Architects, the Alexander rises 24 stories and offers large and airy apartments. Units feature 12-foot ceilings, full-height windows, white oak floors and central air conditioning and heating. Custom designed Poggenpohl kitchens have modern appliances, granite countertops and under-cabinet lighting; master bathrooms are outfitted with gold limestone walls and floors, custom vanities and heated towel bars. Apartments also have washers and dryers and some feature private outdoor space.

Residents have access to such noteworthy amenities as concierge service, a roof deck, basement storage and a fitness center with cardiovascular equipment. 250 East 49th Street is near the United Nations, Beekman Place, Dag Hammarskjold Plaza Park and many restaurants and retail stores. 

Year Built
2008
Apartments
88
Floors
24
Pets: Allowed
Neighborhood
Min Down
20%
88Apartments
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Amenities

  • Concierge
  • FT Doorman
  • High-Rise
  • Post War
  • Resident Storage
  • Central AC
  • Rooftop Terrace
  • Washer/Dryer in building
  • Elevator
  • Mail Room
  • Fitness Center
  • Outdoor Entertainment Space
  • In-Unit Washer/Dryer
  • Terraces / Balconies

Shh... Many units sell without being publicly listed.

Learn more about off-market listings at The Alexander!

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Nearby Subways

  1. M
  2. 6
  3. E
at Lexington Ave and 53rd 0.23 miles
  1. 4
  2. 5
  3. 7
at 3rd Ave and 42nd 0.40 miles

Carter’s Review

"The Alexander is a 24-story residential condominium tower at 250 East 49th Street on Second Avenue in Turtle Bay at the northeast end of the block with landmark townhouses that share a very large common garden.

The 88-unit tower was developed by Alexander Gurevich and designed by Sydness Architects."
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Pros & Cons

  • Curved north and east facades
  • Many apartments with 11-foot ceilings
  • Roof deck
  • Unusual layouts
  • Some terraces
  • Convenient crosstown bus service
  • Not far from the United Nations and Beekman Place
  • Good Turtle Bay location
  • Concierge
  • Terracotta facades
  • Close to Subway
  • Considerable traffic
  • No garage

CityRealty Rating

24
/44
Architecture
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25
/36
Location
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15
/39
Features
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9
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73
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  • 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 "sleek modern" residential tower offers "luxury living" with "premium amenities" including an "upscale" Equinox gym, "scenic" roof deck and convenient garage parking.

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