209 East 48th Street

$3,500,000
Price
6
Beds
3,416 Sq. Ft.
$1,025 / Sq. Ft.
3,416
Sq. Ft.
$1,025
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Welcome to 209 East 48th Street, a townhouse in the heart of Manhattan near the historic Turtle Bay Gardens District. The townhouse boasts 3,587 square feet spread out across four floors and is currently configured as a two-family townhouse. The townhouse is a perfect opportunity to have an owner occupied unit and receive rental income from the other unit, a live/work opportunity, used for a non-profit/Consulate/Mission or create a single-family townhouse.
Garden Floor
Upon entering the townhouse,
...Welcome to 209 East 48th Street, a townhouse in the heart of Manhattan near the historic Turtle Bay Gardens District. The townhouse boasts 3,587 square feet spread out across four floors and is currently configured as a two-family townhouse. The townhouse is a perfect opportunity to have an owner occupied unit and receive rental income from the other unit, a live/work opportunity, used for a non-profit/Consulate/Mission or create a single-family townhouse.

Garden Floor
Upon entering the townhouse, you’re greeted by a spacious one bedroom apartment with access to the 40ft-deep, north-facing garden. There is an open kitchen, fireplace, hardwood floors throughout and storage.

Triplex - Floors two through four
As you enter the second floor, you’ll instantly take note of the high-ceilings in the living room, a fireplace, north facing windows overlooking your private terrace and also giving you access to the garden outdoor space on the first floor. The kitchen, a bedroom/office and bathroom are also on the second floor. On floors three and four are four spacious bedrooms, two bathrooms and plenty of closet space.

Cellar
A laundry room, additional storage space, boiler and building mechanicals occupy the cellar space.

On a block consisting mainly of townhouses, this prime Turtle Bay residential property is in close proximity to some of Manhattan’s finest shopping, restaurants, Midtown offices and public transit. Please note some photos have been virtually enhanced. The property will be delivered vacant.

Amenities

  • Private Terrace
  • Private Yard
  • Patio
  • Common Garden
  • Common Outdoor Space
  • Fireplace
  • Built-Ins
  • Hardwood Floors

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LISTING UPDATED: 12/04/2025 04:43 PM

Property Details for 209 East 48th Street

StatusActive
Days on Market50
Taxes$4,238 / month
Maintenance-
Min. Down Pymt20%
Total Rooms9.0
Compass TypeTownhouse
MLS Type-
Year Built1920
Lot Size1,710 SF / 17' x 100'
CountyNew York County
Buyer's Agent Compensation2.5%

Building

209 E 48th St

2 Units4 StoriesBuilt in 1920

Location

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Building Information for 209 East 48th Street

Stories4Residences2Year Built1920Building Size17.08' x 50'Building Sq. Ft3,416 SFLot Size1,710 SF / 17' x 100'Building Age-Building Type-

Payment Calculator

$21,533 per month

30 year fixed, 6.28% Interest

Principal and Interest

$17,295

Property Taxes

$4,238

Maintenance/Common Charges

$0

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Property History for 209 East 48th Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciationLink
Oct 15, 2025

Listed (Active)

Manual

$3,500,000
Oct 4, 2018

Sold

RLS RESO #RLS10436576

$3,900,000
Aug 15, 2018

Sold (Public Record)

ACRIS #2018081700148002

$3,900,000
Apr 26, 2018

Listed (Active)

RLS RESO #RLS10436576

$3,950,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
10/15/2025

Listed (Active)

Manual

$3,500,000
10/04/2018

Sold

RLS RESO #RLS10436576

$3,900,000
08/15/2018

Sold (Public Record)

ACRIS #2018081700148002

$3,900,000
04/26/2018

Listed (Active)

RLS RESO #RLS10436576

$3,950,000

For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 209 East 48th Street

Taxable ValueLand$200,160Additions$71,100Total$271,260
Tax Record2025$47,979 ($3,998 / month) Tax Class1Tax Rate20.085%
Home Facts
Total Finished SqFt3,416 SqFtLot Size1,710 SqFtYear Built1920ZoningR8BAPN1013220007

Schools near 209 East 48th Street

This home is within New York City Geographic District # 2.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 6 to 8
Rating
School
Distance
P.S. 59 Beekman Hill International
PublicPK to 5

Nyc Lab Ms For Collaborative Studies
Public6 to 8

Lower Manhattan Community Middle School
Public6 to 8

Jhs 104 Simon Baruch
Public6 to 8

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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209 East 48th Street is a townhouse for sale in Midtown East. This property was listed for sale on October 16, 2025 by Compass, it's currently listed at $3,500,000. It has been on the market for a total of 50 days and was last sold on October 4, 2018. This listing's school district is New York City Geographic District # 2. Nearby schools include P.S. 59 Beekman Hill International, Nyc Lab Ms For Collaborative Studies and Lower Manhattan Community Middle School. 209 East 48th Street is a 6-bed, 4-bath, 3,416 sqft townhouse built in 1920.

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