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Manhattan,NY 10017
Key Details
Property Type Single Family Home
Sub Type Single Family Residence
Listing Status Active
Purchase Type For Sale
Subdivision Turtle Bay
MLS Listing ID RLS20013473
Bedrooms 5
Year Built 1860
Annual Tax Amount $74,400
Property Sub-Type Single Family Residence
Property Description
241 East 48th Street – Endless Elegance, Historic Roots, Modern Luxury
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
Location
State NY
County New York
Interior
Flooring Hardwood
Fireplaces Type Wood Burning
Laundry Common Area,Laundry Room
Exterior
Exterior Feature Balcony,Building Balcony
Building
Dwelling Type Townhouse
Story 4
New Construction No
Others
Monthly Total Fees $6,200
Pets Allowed Building Yes,Yes