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250 East 49th Street
Last updated on Feb 9, 2026

The Alexander,
250 East 49th Street

The Alexander, built in 2010 at 250 East 49th Street in Turtle Bay, is a 24-story building designed by Sydness Architects. It offers spacious apartments with high-end features and amenities, and is located near notable landmarks and attractions in the area. Currently, 2 apartments are for sale.

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Overview of The Alexander at 250 East 49th Street

The Alexander, completed in 2010, is an 88-unit luxury condominium tower located at 250 East 49th Street in Manhattan's Turtle Bay neighborhood. The 24-story building, designed by Sydness Architects, is distinguished by its broadly curved corner tower rising from a terracotta base with distinctive connecting balconies along Second Avenue.

The building's architectural design features a unique asymmetrical façade with longer frontage on the side street than the avenue, combining masonry and glass elements. The structure stands adjacent to the landmark Turtle Bay Gardens townhouses, which share a notable common garden.

Residences feature soaring 11'6" to 12-foot ceilings, floor-to-ceiling windows, and white oak floors throughout. Kitchens are outfitted with custom Poggenpohl cabinetry, high-end appliances including Sub-Zero refrigerators, Viking gas cooktops, and Miele dishwashers. Bathrooms feature limestone walls and floors, custom vanities, and heated towel bars. Many units offer private outdoor space.

The full-service building provides a 24-hour doorman and concierge, a well-equipped fitness center with Peloton bikes and Woodway treadmills, basement storage, and a landscaped roof terrace offering panoramic city views. A notable amenity is the building's dog-washing station.

In 2010, the building faced controversy when developer Alexander Gurevich was investigated by then-Attorney General Andrew Cuomo for failing to disclose key information about principal investors to prospective buyers, resulting in a settlement and temporary ban from selling condominiums in New York State.

The Alexander enjoys a prime location near the United Nations complex, Beekman Place, and Dag Hammarskjold Plaza Park. The area offers excellent public transportation access, though Second Avenue experiences considerable traffic. The building's position provides convenient access to numerous restaurants, shops, and cultural attractions in Midtown Manhattan.

Doorman
Full Time
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Condo
Year Built
2008
Apartments
Floors
24
Pets: Allowed
Neighborhood
Min Down
20%

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
  • Bike Room
  • Pet Grooming / Pet Services
  • Terraces / Balconies
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at Lexington Ave and 53rd 0.23 miles
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at 3rd Ave and 42nd 0.40 miles

Pros & Cons

  • Broadly curved corner tower design
  • Soaring 11'6" to 12-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
  • High-end appliances including Sub-Zero, Viking, and Miele
  • Dog washing station amenity
  • Modern fitness center with Peloton bikes and Woodway treadmills
  • Floor-to-ceiling windows throughout
  • Premium white oak floors
  • Considerable traffic
  • No garage
  • Asymmetrical facade design may not be optimal

CityRealty Rating

24
/44
Architecture
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25
/36
Location
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15
/39
Features
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9
Editor’s Points
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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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