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Turtle Bay House, 249 East 48th Street

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

Description 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 a short walk to the M, 4, 5, 6, E and 7 subway lines.

During the past two years, 6 apartments have sold: the most expensive was a two bedroom that sold for $1,475,000 (about $987 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 303 East 49th Street, 321 East 48th Street and 216 East 47th Street.

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Building Facts

  • Year Built: 1957
    Building Type: Condo
    Neighborhood: Turtle Bay/United Nations (Manhattan)
    Minimum Down: 20%
  • Total Apartments: 160 160
    Total Floors: 21
    Doorman: FT Doorman
    Pets: Allowed
    Total Floorplans:

Apartment Pricing Stats

Avg. Price / ft2

Building 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

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Turtle Bay House: Rating

22
Out of 44

Architecture Rating: 22 / 44

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24
Out of 36

Location Rating: 24 / 36

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10
Out of 39

Features Rating: 10 / 39

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7
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63

CityRealty Rating Reference

 
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
  • #13 Rated condo - Turtle Bay/United Nations
 

Carter Horsley's Review of Turtle Bay House

Carter Horsley's Building 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." Read Carter's Full Review
Pros
  • Doorman
  • Canopied entrance
  • Sidewalk landscaping
  • Discrete air-conditioners
  • Not far from Grand Central Terminal
  • Close to the United Nations
  • Close to Subway
Cons
  • No balconies
  • Many apartments
  • Considerable traffic
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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
 

Sales Summary - Past 12 Months

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Past 12 Months
$957
Avg. Price / ft2
Based on 3 Sales
 

Closing History - Last 10 sales

10
Units Sold
$450K - $1.5M
Price Range
$988
Avg. Price / ft2

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