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House: 241 East 48th Street

241 East 48th Street, New York, NY, 10017

  • 1 unit
  • 3 stories
  • Built in 1899
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Description

• Located in prestigious Turtle Bay Gardens, a historic and exclusive enclave with a shared, manicured garden where properties rarely become available
• Once home to notable residents: Katherine Hepburn, Bob Dylan, Stephen Sondheim, E.B.

• Located in prestigious Turtle Bay Gardens, a historic and exclusive enclave with a shared, manicured garden where properties rarely become available
• Once home to notable residents: Katherine Hepburn, Bob Dylan, Stephen Sondheim, E.B. White
• Approximately 5,500 SF | 20’ wide Georgian townhouse | 5 floors + finished cellar
• Multi-year, Landmarks-approved, level-five gut renovation—ensuring the highest standards in preservation and quality—with custom finishes from Portugal
• 4 Bedrooms | 5.5 Bathrooms | Elevator access to all floors
• Smart home and security system for enhanced convenience and peace of mind | Steel-reinforced structure ensures long-term durability and silent floors | Humidity-controlled, zoned HVAC provides personalized comfort and energy efficiency throughout the home| Steel-reinforced structure | Humidity-controlled, zoned HVAC
• Ground Floor: Chef’s kitchen with waterfall island, sunlit grand room with 20’ ceilings and skylight, dining area, gas fireplace, powder room
• Parlor Floor: Formal living room, Juliet balcony, gas fireplace, built-in library
• Third Floor: Two en-suite bedrooms with expansive closets, garden and street views
• Fourth Floor: Full-floor primary suite with spa bath, soaking tub, shower, double vanity, walk-in closet
• Fifth Floor: Open loft-style suite, full bath, kitchenette, terrace overlooking private garden
• Cellar: Entertainment room/gym, full bath, mechanicals, laundry, ample storage
• Lush private garden + access to Turtle Bay’s willow-lined communal esplanade
• Prime Midtown East location, near cultural institutions, fine dining, UN, and East River
• Offered well below replacement value—estimated to save the new owner over $2 million in renovation costs—this is a true turnkey masterpiece


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Transportation

  • E M 6 at 51st St

    0.22 miles

  • E M 6 at Lexington Av-53 St

    0.24 miles

  • S 4 5 6 7 at Grand Central

    0.32 miles

  • S 4 5 6 7 at 42 Street - Grand Central

    0.35 miles

  • E M at 5th Av

    0.43 miles

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Schools

District 2 - Schools zoned for this address:
P.S. 059 Beekman Hill International

(PK,0K,01,02,03,04,05,SE)

Disclaimer: School attendance zone boundaries are not guaranteed to be accurate – they are provided by a third party and subject to change. Check with the applicable school district prior to making a decision based on these boundaries.

Colleges

  • Laboratory Institute of Merchandising

    0.18 miles

  • Sotheby's Institute of Art

    0.24 miles

  • Berkeley College

    0.49 miles

  • SUNY College of Optometry

    0.64 miles

  • Christie's Education

    0.65 miles

Parks

  • Dag Hammarskjold Plaza

    0.14 miles

  • Peter Detmold Park

    0.32 miles

  • Ralph Bunche Park

    0.33 miles

  • Trygve Lie Plaza

    0.39 miles

  • Five Parks (FDR Drive)

    0.42 miles

Museums

  • Municipal Art Society

    0.38 miles

  • New York Tolerance Center

    0.49 miles

  • Sony Wonder Technology Lab

    0.54 miles

  • Mexican Cultural Institute of New York

    0.56 miles

  • Dahesh Museum

    0.57 miles



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