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Turtle Bay House, 249 East 48th Street, NYC - Condo Apartments
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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

$1,105 Avg. price/ft2 Apts. For Sale
$934 Avg. price/ft2 Recent Sales
(past 12 months)
  • Apartments For Sale (2)
  • Recent Sales (10)
  • 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.

There are currently 2 apartments for sale at 249 East 48th Street, ranging in price from $895,000 to $2,899,000. The most recent closing in the building was in October 2024 - a six plus bedroom that closed for $575,000.

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, 845 United Nations Plaza, 310 East 46th 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.

Discover hidden opportunities at Turtle Bay House! Reach out today to learn about select off-market listings.

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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

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
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10
/39
Features
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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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