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There are 5 apartments for sale/rent at 250 East 49th Street (last updated on Apr 19, 2024)

The Alexander, 250 East 49th Street

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

Description 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. 

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Building Facts

  • Year Built: 2008
    Building Type: Condo
    Neighborhood: Turtle Bay/United Nations (Manhattan)
    Minimum Down: 20%
  • Total Apartments: 88 88
    Total Floors: 24
    Doorman: FT Doorman
    Pets: Allowed
    Total Floorplans:

Apartment Pricing Stats

Avg. Price / ft2
$63
Avg. Price / ft2
Avg. Price / ft2

Building 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

Apartments for Sale at 250 East 49th Street (4) View history of all units

4
Available Apts
$1.575M - $3.495M
Price Range
$1,521
Avg. Price / ft2
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Apartments for Rent at 250 East 49th Street (1) View history of all units

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Available Apt
$4,250
Prices Start At
$63
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The Alexander: Rating

24
Out of 44

Architecture Rating: 24 / 44

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25
Out of 36

Location Rating: 25 / 36

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15
Out of 39

Features Rating: 15 / 39

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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
  • #6 Rated condo - Turtle Bay/United Nations
 

Carter Horsley's Review of The Alexander

Carter Horsley's Building 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." Read Carter's Full Review
Pros
  • 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
Cons
  • Considerable traffic
  • No garage
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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
 
 

Sales Summary - Past 12 Months

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Past 12 Months
$1,355
Avg. Price / ft2
Based on 2 Sales
 

Closing History - Last 10 sales

10
Units Sold
$900K - $2.8M
Price Range
$1,599
Avg. Price / ft2

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