251 East 51st Street, Unit 6K
Description
For buyers seeking value, this sun-splashed, south-facing studio with Chrysler Building views offers a rare opportunity to own an affordable home in one of Manhattan's most convenient and vibrant neighborhoods. Located on a charming tree-lined street, enjoy living in a full service co-op with excellent amenities and low maintenance -- perfect as a primary home or pied-a-terre.
The bright living area...EXCEPTIONAL VALUE! BRIGHT SOUTH-FACING STUDIO with ICONIC VIEWS in FULL SERVICE MIDTOWN EAST CO-OP.
For buyers seeking value, this sun-splashed, south-facing studio with Chrysler Building views offers a rare opportunity to own an affordable home in one of Manhattan's most convenient and vibrant neighborhoods. Located on a charming tree-lined street, enjoy living in a full service co-op with excellent amenities and low maintenance -- perfect as a primary home or pied-a-terre.
The bright living area features a wall of windows overlooking treetops and the city skyline, with distinct areas for sleeping, working, dining, and relaxing. A dressing room with a wall of closets and built-in dresser provides generous storage, while an additional closet in the foyer enhances functionality. The pass-through kitchen invites casual dining at the counter or can be reimagined as an open-concept kitchen with an island. A through-wall a/c will cool your entire unit. This home is brimming with potential; the kitchen and bath await your personal upgrades, so bring your vision and transform this space into your dream home.
This well-managed, pet-friendly luxury co-op offers low maintenance living and excellent amenities including a 24-hour doorman, attractive entryway gardens, landscaped roof deck with panoramic views, a windowed fitness center, indoor garage, central laundry, three elevators, live-in super, and a dedicated hard-working staff.
Perfectly located near Grand Central, the E, M, and 6 trains, and crosstown buses, you'll enjoy seamless access to transportation, plus world-class shopping, dining, parks and museums. Just outside your door, a peaceful public park with a waterfall offers a Zen-like urban oasis in the midst of it all.
Co-purchasing and gifting are welcome. This is a MUST-SEE OPPORTUNITY to own in a prime Manhattan location -- at a truly compelling price!
Listing Agent
![Linda Block]()
linda.block@compass.comP: (917)-402-3210
Amenities
- Full-Time Doorman
- Roof Deck
- Common Roof Deck
- Common Garden
- Gym
- Health Club
- Decorative Mouldings
- Built-Ins
Property Details for 251 East 51st Street, Unit 6K
| Status | Contract Signed |
|---|---|
| Days on Market | 92 |
| Taxes | - |
| Maintenance | $1,014 / month |
| Min. Down Pymt | 25% |
| Total Rooms | 0.0 |
| Compass Type | Co-op |
| MLS Type | Co-op |
| Year Built | 1960 |
| County | New York County |
| Buyer's Agent Compensation | 3% |
Building
251 E 51st St
Location
Building Information for 251 East 51st Street, Unit 6K
Payment Calculator
$2,862 per month
30 year fixed, 6.28% Interest
$1,848
$0
$1,014
Property History for 251 East 51st Street, Unit 6K
| Date | Event & Source | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 12/03/2025 | Contract Signed Manual | — |
| 10/03/2025 | Price Change Manual | $399,000 |
| 09/02/2025 | Listed (Active) Manual | $415,000 |
| 04/22/2014 | — | |
| 04/21/2014 | $389,000 +5.3% / yr | |
| 11/01/2013 | $389,000 | |
| 09/28/2004 | Sold RealPlus #1177fc087eea691252c3748db9597bd3e2d34564 | $238,000 |
| 09/28/2004 | $238,000 | |
| 06/24/2004 | Contract Signed RealPlus #1177fc087eea691252c3748db9597bd3e2d34564 | $250,000 |
| 05/13/2004 | Listed (Active) RealPlus #1177fc087eea691252c3748db9597bd3e2d34564 | $250,000 |
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 6K
Schools near 251 East 51st Street, Unit 6K
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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