251 East 51st Street, Unit 3M

251 E 51st St
Midtown East

$645,000
Price
1
Bed
750 Sq. Ft.
$860 / Sq. Ft.
750
Sq. Ft.
$860
per Sq. Ft.
Contract Signed
Contract Signed

Description

Opportunity for a deal! Move right in and write your own New York story, this pin-drop quiet, value-priced, pristine oversized 1-bedroom at The Gaylord, Apartment 3M, 251 East 51st Street, New York, NY 10022 features excellent layout, great light, immense closets, and SUPER LOW MONTHLIES. This delightful home literally feels like a hug from the moment you walk in, experience a sense of calm and serenity with everything you need, in one of the city's most charming neighborhoods, to start this next...Opportunity for a deal! Move right in and write your own New York story, this pin-drop quiet, value-priced, pristine oversized 1-bedroom at The Gaylord, Apartment 3M, 251 East 51st Street, New York, NY 10022 features excellent layout, great light, immense closets, and SUPER LOW MONTHLIES. This delightful home literally feels like a hug from the moment you walk in, experience a sense of calm and serenity with everything you need, in one of the city's most charming neighborhoods, to start this next great chapter of your life. Features include beautiful refinished wood parquet floors, ample sized living room with picture windows and large dedicated dining area, north-facing view of the courtyard with open sky with a sprinkling of iconic cityscapes. The lovely kitchen offers excellent pantry space and stainless appliances Your bright primary suite features a wall of windows, plenty of space for a king size bed, plus space for a seating area or home office. The highlight: Tons of immense double size floor to ceiling closets, designer lighting, and a flex layout ready to fit all of your belongings, allowing you to create the Zen-like experience you deserve. Full service living means a friendly dedicated service team, with 24/7 doorman, handymen and wonderful live-in building manager, available to assist with your every need. The well-run building recently updated all elevators, and the newly renovated fitness center now features top-of-line equipment including Peloton. Additional amenities include a stunning roof deck with amazing views and lounge seating, central laundry and on-site garage. Situated in "Little Paris" one of the most vibrant parts of the City, surround yourself with jazz clubs, restaurants, cafes and gourmet shops including Boulangerie Chez les Frenchies, Ideal Cheese, Simchick meats, Roy's Fish and of course Trader Joes, D'agostino and Whole Foods, just to name a few. Best of all, start your day with a meandering stroll with your dog, a bike ride or a jog in East River Esplanade, one of the City's most gorgeous pristine new greenway system parks. This is truly a neighborhood where you can feel at home, and between the apartment, building and local perks, as well as pet friendly and allowing 75 percent financing permitted, truly a fabulous opportunity for a deal, your search ends here.
  1. Listed by Lydia H Sussek • Douglas Elliman Real Estate
    P: (917)-721-7853 C: (917)-721-7853 lydia.sussek@elliman.com
  2. Listed by Joelle Jensen • Douglas Elliman Real Estate
    P: (646)-285-8809 C: (646)-285-8809 joelle.jensen@elliman.com

Property Details for 251 East 51st Street, Unit 3M

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LISTING UPDATED: 12/18/2025 02:28 PM

Property Details for 251 East 51st Street, Unit 3M

StatusContract Signed
MLS IDRLS20022512
Days on Market218
Taxes-
Maintenance$1,378 / month
Min. Down Pymt-
Total Rooms3.0
Compass TypeCo-op
MLS TypeCo-op
Year Built1960
CountyNew York County

Building

251 E 51st St

191 Units20 StoriesBuilt in 1960

Location

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Building Information for 251 East 51st Street, Unit 3M

Building/Complex251 E 51st StFloor3Stories20Residences191Pet PolicyAllowedPet Policy Details3Year Built1960Building AgePost-war

Payment Calculator

$4,565 per month

30 year fixed, 6.28% Interest

Principal and Interest

$3,187

Property Taxes

$0

Maintenance/Common Charges

$1,378

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Property Information for 251 East 51st Street, Unit 3M

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Subdivision Name: Turtle Bay
  • Stories Total: 21
  • Garage Spaces: 0.0
  • View: Yes
  • Zoning Description: C1-9
Taxes and HOA
  • Tax Lot: 0024
  • Tax Deduction Percent: .00%
  • Tax Block: 01325
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Flip Tax: $0
  • Building Tax Lot: 0024
  • Tax Monthly Amount: 0.0
  • Tax Abatement YN: false
Parking
  • Garage: No
  • Garage Spaces Assigned YN: false
Property
Lot Information
  • Living Area: 750.0
  • Living Area Units: SquareFeet
  • Building Name: The Gaylord
Building Information
  • Building Features: Elevators
  • Landmark Status YN: false
  • Building Exterior Features: BuildingRoofDeck
  • Building Laundry Features: InBasement
  • Building Pets Allowed: BuildingYes
  • Capital Reserves YN: false
  • Green Building YN: false
Property and Assessments
  • New Development: No
  • Sponsor Unit: No
  • Certificate Of Occupancy: Yes
  • Percent Of Common Elements: .00%
  • Common Interest: StockCooperative
  • Number Of Shares: 269
  • New Construction: No
  • Structure Type: HighRise
  • Property Condition: Excellent
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Basement: Other
  • Exterior Features: None
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck
Interior Features
  • Entry Level: 3
  • Fireplace: No
  • Floor Number: 3
  • Basement: No
  • Cooling: No
  • ElevatorsTotal: 4
Multi Family
Multi-Family Information
  • Unit Line: M
  • Number Of Units Total: 191
Rental
Rental Information
  • Pets Allowed: UnitNo
  • Attendance Type: DoormanFullTime
  • Land Lease: No

Property History for 251 East 51st Street, Unit 3M

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciationLink
Dec 12, 2025

Contract Signed

RLS RESO #RLS20022512

—
Sep 8, 2025

Price Change

RLS RESO #RLS20022512

$645,000—
May 8, 2025

Listed (Active)

RLS RESO #RLS20022512

$729,000—
May 15, 2015

Sold

RLS RESO #RLS10075600

$605,000—
May 15, 2015

Sold (Public Record)

ACRIS #2015051900275001

$605,000

+2.4% / yr

Nov 11, 2014

Listed (Active)

RLS RESO #RLS10075600

$629,000—
Jul 27, 2006

Sold (Public Record)

ACRIS #2006080901128001

$490,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
12/12/2025

Contract Signed

RLS RESO #RLS20022512

—
09/08/2025

Price Change

RLS RESO #RLS20022512

$645,000
05/08/2025

Listed (Active)

RLS RESO #RLS20022512

$729,000
05/15/2015

Sold

RLS RESO #RLS10075600

$605,000
05/15/2015

Sold (Public Record)

ACRIS #2015051900275001

$605,000

+2.4% / yr

11/11/2014

Listed (Active)

RLS RESO #RLS10075600

$629,000
07/27/2006

Sold (Public Record)

ACRIS #2006080901128001

$490,000

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Public Records for 251 East 51st Street, Unit 3M

Taxable ValueLand-Additions-Total-
Home Facts
APN1013250024

Schools near 251 East 51st Street, Unit 3M

This home is within New York City Geographic District # 2.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
P.S. 59 Beekman Hill International
Public - PK to 5
Nyc Lab Ms For Collaborative Studies
Public - 6 to 8
Lower Manhattan Community Middle School
Public - 6 to 8
Jhs 104 Simon Baruch
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

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