251 East 51st Street, Unit 5B

$649,000
Price
1
Bed
Sq. Ft.
/ Sq. Ft.
Sq. Ft.
per Sq. Ft.

Description

This spacious one-bedroom apartment offers expansive city views in a serene, sought-after area. The building provides a range of excellent amenities, including a well-equipped fitness center, a rooftop deck with seating, an on-site garage, centralized laundry facilities, a full-time doorman, and a live-in superintendent. The building has recently updated its elevators and fitness center, now featuring top-of-the-line equipment, including a Peloton bike. The apartment provides impressive views of...This spacious one-bedroom apartment offers expansive city views in a serene, sought-after area. The building provides a range of excellent amenities, including a well-equipped fitness center, a rooftop deck with seating, an on-site garage, centralized laundry facilities, a full-time doorman, and a live-in superintendent. The building has recently updated its elevators and fitness center, now featuring top-of-the-line equipment, including a Peloton bike. The apartment provides impressive views of the Citicorp and Lipstick Buildings, along with a calming outlook of greenery from its west-facing exposure.

The bedroom comfortably fits a king-sized bed, and the living area is large enough to accommodate living and dining furniture, along with a small office space. Recently renovated, the apartment is in superb condition, offering upgraded features such as custom California Closets, crown moldings, granite countertops in the kitchen, stainless steel appliances, polished hardwood floors, and double-glazed UV-protective windows.

Pied-à-terre and co-purchasing are allowed, and pets are welcome. The location is just steps from the 6, E, and M subway lines, as well as fantastic dining options, shopping, Whole Foods, a dog park, and the peaceful Greenacre Park with its soothing waterfall!

Amenities

  • Full-Time Doorman
  • Roof Deck
  • Common Roof Deck
  • Common Garden
  • Gym
  • Elevator
  • Laundry in Building
  • Video Security

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LISTING UPDATED: 12/17/2025 12:44 PM

Property Details for 251 East 51st Street, Unit 5B

StatusActive
Days on Market271
Taxes-
Maintenance$1,418 / month
Min. Down Pymt25%
Total Rooms3.0
Compass TypeCo-op
MLS Type-
Year Built1960
CountyNew York County
Buyer's Agent Compensation2.5%

Building

251 E 51st St

191 Units20 StoriesBuilt in 1960

Location

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Building Information for 251 East 51st Street, Unit 5B

Building/Complex251 E 51st StFloor5Stories20Residences191Pet PolicyAllowedPet Policy Details-Year Built1960Building AgePost-war

Payment Calculator

$4,425 per month

30 year fixed, 6.28% Interest

Principal and Interest

$3,007

Property Taxes

$0

Maintenance/Common Charges

$1,418

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Property History for 251 East 51st Street, Unit 5B

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciationLink
Jun 11, 2025

Price Change

Manual

$649,000
Mar 25, 2025

Listed (Active)

Manual

$699,000
Nov 16, 2018

Sold

RLS RESO #RLS10440178

$690,000
Nov 16, 2018

Sold (Public Record)

ACRIS #2018112000728001

$690,000

+3.7% / yr

Aug 27, 2018

Contract Signed

RLS RESO #RLS10440178

May 16, 2018

Listed (Active)

RLS RESO #RLS10440178

$699,000
Sep 3, 2013

Sold

RLS RESO #RLS10052779

$570,000
Sep 3, 2013

Sold (Public Record)

ACRIS #2013083001000001

$570,000

+7.6% / yr

Mar 6, 2013

Listed (Active)

RLS RESO #RLS10052779

$619,000
Feb 29, 2012

Sold

RealPlus #70e99fd51a8c8c0f47aba4428678d38074c77087

$510,000
Feb 29, 2012

Sold (Public Record)

ACRIS #2012022901253001

$510,000
Sep 20, 2011

Contract Signed

RealPlus #70e99fd51a8c8c0f47aba4428678d38074c77087

$525,000
Jun 14, 2011

Price Change

RealPlus #70e99fd51a8c8c0f47aba4428678d38074c77087

$525,000
Apr 8, 2011

Listed (Active)

RealPlus #70e99fd51a8c8c0f47aba4428678d38074c77087

$539,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
06/11/2025

Price Change

Manual

$649,000
03/25/2025

Listed (Active)

Manual

$699,000
11/16/2018

Sold

RLS RESO #RLS10440178

$690,000
11/16/2018

Sold (Public Record)

ACRIS #2018112000728001

$690,000

+3.7% / yr

08/27/2018

Contract Signed

RLS RESO #RLS10440178

05/16/2018

Listed (Active)

RLS RESO #RLS10440178

$699,000
09/03/2013

Sold

RLS RESO #RLS10052779

$570,000
09/03/2013

Sold (Public Record)

ACRIS #2013083001000001

$570,000

+7.6% / yr

03/06/2013

Listed (Active)

RLS RESO #RLS10052779

$619,000
02/29/2012

Sold

RealPlus #70e99fd51a8c8c0f47aba4428678d38074c77087

$510,000
02/29/2012

Sold (Public Record)

ACRIS #2012022901253001

$510,000
09/20/2011

Contract Signed

RealPlus #70e99fd51a8c8c0f47aba4428678d38074c77087

$525,000
06/14/2011

Price Change

RealPlus #70e99fd51a8c8c0f47aba4428678d38074c77087

$525,000
04/08/2011

Listed (Active)

RealPlus #70e99fd51a8c8c0f47aba4428678d38074c77087

$539,000

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

Public Records for 251 East 51st Street, Unit 5B

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Home Facts
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Schools near 251 East 51st Street, Unit 5B

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

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251 East 51st Street, Unit 5B is a co-op for sale in Midtown East. This property was listed for sale on March 25, 2025 by Compass, it's currently listed at $649,000. It has been on the market for a total of 271 days and was last sold on November 16, 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. 251 East 51st Street, Unit 5B is a 1-bed, 1-bath, co-op built in 1960.

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