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Sterling Plaza, 255 East 49th Street, #14D

$2,450,000 ($1,441 per ft2) | 3 beds, 3 baths | Approx. 1,700 ft2
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53 days on Market

Key Details

  • Listed: Mar 7, 2024
    Days on Market: 53
    Building Type: Condominium
    Neighborhood: Midtown East (Manhattan)
    Doorman: FT Doorman
Monthly Common Charges: $2,257
Monthly Real Estate Taxes: $1,971
Total Taxes & Fees: $4,228 ($2.49/ft2)
Est. Monthly Mortgage: $15,222
Total Est. Monthly Carrying Cost: $19,450 ($11.44/ft2)
Note: the above is based on a down payment of 10% ($245,000), which is the minimum amount permitted by the building.

Insider Highlights

  • Prime Location: This spacious 3 bedroom, 3 full bath apartment is located in the prestigious Midtown East neighborhood, within walking distance to the United Nations, Theater District, Grand Central terminal, 5th Ave shopping, Central Park, and numerous cultural institutions. It's also in close proximity to Whole Foods, restaurants, bars, boutiques, and public transportation (M15, M49 bus stops and 51st street subway station).
  • Additional Features: The building is known for its excellent services, including a full-time doorman and concierge, a live-in resident manager, and annual maintenance of vents and AC. The apartment itself is equipped with modern amenities such as electric blinds in all bedrooms and a water filtration system in the kitchen.
  • Building Features: The condominium, built in 1985, boasts 172 apartments across 33 floors, a full-time doorman, concierge services, a live-in resident manager, and a building-wide water filtration system. Amenities include a laundry room, storage room, annual maintenance of vents and AC, resident storage, central AC, intercom, children's playroom, outdoor entertainment space, courtyard, bike room, and terraces/balconies.
  • Apartment Details: The apartment features a newly renovated open kitchen with stainless steel appliances and a water filtration system, two home offices that can be converted back to closets for additional storage, in-unit washer and dryer, and electric blinds in all bedrooms.
  • Outdoor Space: The apartment boasts a wrap around terrace with beautiful South East views, providing an outdoor oasis in the heart of the city.
  • Views and Environment: The apartment offers stunning city and river views from its balcony. The building provides a pet-friendly and smoke-free environment, ensuring a comfortable living space for all residents.

Description

Welcome home to this ONE of a KIND 3 bed 3 (full) bath gem in the well renowned Sterling Plaza, one of only a few 3 bedroom apartments in the building. This apartment is generously portioned featuring a windowed kitchen, wrap around terrace, amazing closet space and in unit washer dryer. There are also 2 home offices for those who work from home - it’s all there for you.

The home offices can easily be transformed back to closets for even more storage space if needed. There is no shortage of space and light - especially with the L shaped dining alcove. The beautiful South East views make it very inviting to sit on the terrace and enjoy your morning coffee or a glass of wine.

Upon entering the apartment, you are greeted by an inviting hallway leading to the plush living room.

The open kitchen alongside the living room is not only newly renovated with stainless steel appliances, but allows conversing with guests while putting finishing touches on the dinner in prep. All three bathrooms are nicely sized FULL bathrooms with marble counters and baths. Other features include electric blinds in all the bedrooms as well as a Pure water filtration system for the kitchen sink.

Sterling Plaza is a prestigious full-service condominium with 24 hour doorman and concierge.

Some of the features of the property are: newly renovated hallways and elevators, building wide water filtration system, live in resident manager, laundry room, storage room and even annual maintenance of all the vents and AC cleaning! It is a smoke free environment and is pet friendly. Very close by to Whole Foods as well. It is within walking distance to the United Nations, Theater District, Grand Central terminal, 5th Ave shopping, Central Park and numerous cultural institutions.

The neighborhood is a community comprised of luxury high-rises, turn-of-the-century town houses, an abundance of parks and courtyards, restaurants, bars and boutiques and is home to hundreds of diplomats, professionals, writers, actors and other luminaries. M15, M49 bus stops at the corner. Two blocks to 51st street subway station (6, E, and M lines). 24/7 fruit and vegetable stand right on the corner.

The area remarkably balances being both a busy business district during the day, representative of the United Nations’ location, and offering an array of entertainment options during nighttime.

Bars and pubs range from laid-back spots like Turtle Bay NYC that serves wings, burgers, and a myriad of different drinks to upscale venues such as the world-renowned Bar ’21’, part of the famed ’21’ Club restaurant. The neighborhood is also known for its wine bars, like the classy, yet laid-back, Sofia Wine Bar, which offers a selection of international wines and small plates. Fans of live music and performance will also find the nightlife in Turtle Bay appealing.

Venues such as Feinstein’s/54 Below often host Broadway stars and up-and-coming talent while Session 73 is renowned for live music, especially jazz. Late-night eateries are also plentiful in Turtle Bay with a range of cuisines from around the world - ideal for wrapping up a night out or fueling up for a continuation into the early hours.

Capital assessment in place in the amount of $637 until 12.31.2024

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Apartment Amenities

  • City View
  • River View

Listing Agent (Seller's Representative)

Listing courtesy of Corcoran Group

Pricing History

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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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