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Listing Courtesy of Sothebys International Realty
$11,500,000
Est. payment /mo
5 Beds
6 Baths
Active
241 E 48th Street Manhattan, NY 10017
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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
HOA Y/N Yes
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
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
Furnishings Unfurnished
Fireplace No
Appliance Dryer, Dishwasher, Washer
Laundry Common Area, Laundry Room
Exterior
Exterior Feature Balcony, Building Balcony
Porch Building Deck, Building Patio, Building Terrace, Deck, Patio, Terrace, Balcony
Private Pool No
Building
Dwelling Type Townhouse
Story 4
New Construction No
Others
Pets Allowed Pets Allowed
Ownership None
Monthly Total Fees $6, 200
Pets Allowed Building Yes, Yes

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