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Turtle Bay House, 249 East 48th Street
Doorman Condo in Turtle Bay/United Nations
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249 East 48th Street

Turtle Bay House,
249 East 48th Street

Doorman Condo located in Turtle Bay/United Nations, between Third Avenue & Second Avenue  Map

$1,145 Avg. price/ft2 Apts. For Sale
$77 Avg. price/ft2 Apts. For Rent
$934 Avg. price/ft2 Recent Sales
(past 12 months)
  • Apartments For Sale (1)
  • For Rent (1)
  • Recent Sales (53)
  • All Units in Building (160)
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Overview of Turtle Bay House at 249 East 48th Street

249 East 48th Street is a condo with 160 apartments, located in Turtle Bay/United Nations very close to the M, 6 and E subway lines.

During the past two years, 6 apartments have sold: the most expensive was a two bedroom that sold for $1,525,000 (about $1,021 per sq. ft.), and the least expensive was a six plus bedroom that sold for $450,000 (about $888 per sq. ft.).

Amenities at this pet friendly post war building include doorman, full service garage, concierge and central ac.

Similar nearby buildings include 234 East 46th Street, 301 East 45th Street, 333 East 45th Street and 235 East 40th Street.

Year Built
1957
Apartments
160
Floors
21
Pets: Allowed
Neighborhood
Min Down
20%
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Amenities

  • Concierge
  • FT Doorman
  • High-Rise
  • Post War
  • Central AC
  • Full Service Garage
  • Garden
  • Washer/Dryer in building
  • Elevator
  • Mail Room
  • Outdoor Entertainment Space
  • In-Unit Washer/Dryer
  • Live-In Superintendent

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

Explore off-market possibilities at Turtle Bay House – inquire to find out about residences with owners open to private offers!

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Nearby Subways

  1. M
  2. 6
  3. E
at Lexington Ave 0.25 miles
  1. 4
  2. 5
  3. 7
at 3rd Ave and 42nd 0.38 miles

Nearby Schools

  1. Art and Design High School
    Grades: 9,10,11,12
  2. Ps 59 Beekman Hill International
    Grades: PK,KG,1,2,3,4,5,UG
  3. River School (The)
    Grades: PK,KG,1,2,3,4,5
  4. East Side Elementary School, PS 267
    Grades: KG,1,2,3,4,5
  5. Jacqueline Kennedy-Onassis High School
    Grades: 9,10,11,12
Data courtesy of GreatSchools.org
  1. The Family School
    Grades: PK,KG,1,2,3,4,5,6
  2. The Beekman School
    Grades: 9,10,11,12
  3. Saint Albans
    Grades: PK,KG,1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8
  4. St Albans School
    Grades: PK,TK,KG,1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8
  5. Aaron School K - 12
    Grades: KG,1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12
Data courtesy of GreatSchools.org

Carter’s Review

"The Continental at 321 East 48th Street is a mid-block, condominium apartment building that was built in 1920

The 14-story, white brick building has some terraces, sidewalk landscaping, a two-story entrance surround and some protruding air-conditioners."
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Pros & Cons

  • Doorman
  • Canopied entrance
  • Sidewalk landscaping
  • Discrete air-conditioners
  • Not far from Grand Central Terminal
  • Close to the United Nations
  • Close to Subway
  • No balconies
  • Many apartments
  • Considerable traffic

CityRealty Rating

22
/44
Architecture
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24
/36
Location
+
10
/39
Features
+
7
Editor’s Points
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63
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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
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Turtle Bay House, 249 East 48th Street Floorplans

Apt 16E
1 bed, 1 bath, Approx. 782 ft2
Apt 13K
Apt 4E
1 bed, 1 bath, Approx. 850 ft2
Last sold for $740,000
on Jun 27, 2024
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Apt 13D
2 beds, 2 baths, Approx. 1,494 ft2
Last sold for $1,525,000
on Jun 14, 2024
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Apt 6D
2 beds, 2 baths, Approx. 1,494 ft2
Last sold for $1,475,000
on Dec 19, 2022
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Apt 4H
Studio, 1 bath, Approx. 507 ft2
Last sold for $575,000
on Jul 23, 2021
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Created with Highstock 5.0.0SalesPrice Per Sq. Ft.200320042005200620072008200920102011201220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023202420250246810$400$600$800$1,000$1,200$1,400
Year
Avg Price / Ft2 (Est) Median Price / Ft2 (Est) Avg. Actual Price Med. Actual Price
Transactions
2025
-
-
-
-
0
2024
$934
$946,667
$911
$740,000
3
2023
$936
$565,375
$925
$497,500
4
2022
$987
$962,500
$987
$962,500
2
2021
$1,134
$575,000
$1,134
$575,000
1
2020
$995
$820,000
$995
$820,000
2
2019
$1,054
$1,370,000
$1,054
$1,370,000
2
2018
$1,328
$575,000
$1,328
$575,000
1
2017
$1,214
$883,750
$1,165
$667,500
4
2016
-
-
-
-
0
2015
-
-
-
-
0
2014
$1,115
$1,975,000
$1,115
$1,975,000
1
Year
Avg Price / Ft2 (Est) Median Price / Ft2 (Est) Avg. Actual Price Med. Actual Price
Transactions
2013
$986
$1,202,500
$970
$1,196,250
4
2012
$832
$473,750
$832
$473,750
2
2011
$834
$486,867
$819
$405,600
3
2010
$1,213
$1,655,000
$1,213
$1,655,000
2
2009
$914
$673,333
$938
$750,000
3
2008
-
-
-
-
0
2007
$920
$638,000
$900
$568,000
5
2006
$1,044
$1,020,000
$931
$790,000
3
2005
$828
$663,000
$793
$767,000
3
2004
$679
$602,500
$683
$620,000
4
2003
$561
$575,438
$566
$531,500
4

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