246 East 49th Street
Description
This townhouse sits among the 20 historic homes that comprise Turtle Bay Gardens, the coveted enclave situated on 48th and 49th Streets between Second and Third Avenues. Created in 1920 from a collection of 1860’s townhouses, the homes share a private communal garden accessible only from one of these storied homes. Previous owners of these homes...246 East 49th Street is an opportunity for a discerning buyer to own the long-term residence of one of Broadway’s most celebrated composers and lyricists.
This townhouse sits among the 20 historic homes that comprise Turtle Bay Gardens, the coveted enclave situated on 48th and 49th Streets between Second and Third Avenues. Created in 1920 from a collection of 1860’s townhouses, the homes share a private communal garden accessible only from one of these storied homes. Previous owners of these homes have included Katharine Hepburn, Garson Kanin, Robert Gottlieb and Maxwell Perkins, to name a few.
Enter this 19-foot wide townhouse through a wrought-iron gated forecourt which leads to a wood-paneled foyer with a midnight-blue tiled barrel-vaulted ceiling. The foyer opens into the grand-scale living room, which stretches to 32 feet and provides the perfect setting for gracious living and lavish entertaining.
The living room features chevron-patterned wood floors with mahogany inlay and back-lit built-ins. Beyond the living room is the formal dining room, a unique feature of the homes at the four corners of the Gardens. Floor-to-ceiling windows, period mouldings and French doors leading directly into the Garden grace this magnificent room. The renovated chef's kitchen, also on the first floor, features custom steel glass-fronted cabinetry, stainless steel counters and backsplash and a commercial-grade 8-burner range with vented hood.
The music studio on the second floor features a music library, wood-burning fireplace and baby grand piano. A gorgeous solarium with a dramatic wood arch and stained-glass windows original to the house leads onto an expansive 30-foot terrace that overlooks the Gardens. Opposite the studio is an additional bedroom or office which also has custom-built cabinetry and wood-burning fireplace. A powder room completes the second floor.
The third floor features two grandly-proportioned bedrooms, one with a wood-burning fireplace and en suite bath. A fully-renovated kitchen with Sub Zero fridge and Miele appliances sits between the two bedrooms.
The primary suite encompasses the entire fourth floor with a grand-scale bedroom that boasts custom built-ins, wood-burning fireplace and en suite bath with a separate shower and deep soaking tub. A large-scale dressing room with windows overlooking 49th Street completes the primary suite.
The fifth floor features a floor-through studio apartment with kitchenette and setback terrace that offers a spectacular view of the Gardens. The newly-renovated bath has floor-to-ceiling tiling and a large rain shower.
The cellar is finished, dry and outfitted with laundry and abundant storage. It also houses the mechanicals for the residence.
Additional features of this home include multi-zone central AC, solid wood floors – different on every level -- and restored historic details throughout.
246 East 49th Street is located in New York’s Turtle Bay Gardens Historic District, a neighborhood central to every part of Manhattan. The best options for cosmopolitan living include proximity to fine dining, excellent shopping, galleries and all modes of transportation, including Grand Central Terminal.
Recent comparable sales
Median sold price
$6,500,000
Avg days on market
250
Sale-to-list ratio
86.2%
Manhattan, NY
9 comparable properties found
$6,500,000
Sold 02/06/26
- 7
- Bedrooms
- 7
- Bathrooms
- 5,700
- Square Feet
- Unavailable
- Acres
$7,500,000
Sold 01/02/25
- 4
- Bedrooms
- 4
- Bathrooms
- 5,000
- Square Feet
- 102' x 20'
- lot size
$6,850,000
Sold 03/02/26
- 6
- Bedrooms
- 4
- Bathrooms
- 6,300
- Square Feet
- 100' x 18'
- lot size
$7,400,000
Sold 11/14/25
- 7
- Bedrooms
- 5
- Bathrooms
- 9,502
- Square Feet
- 19' x 100'
- lot size
$6,500,000
Sold 06/30/26
- 6
- Bedrooms
- 3
- Bathrooms
- 6,200
- Square Feet
- 100' x 19'
- lot size
$6,000,000
Sold 03/16/26
- 3
- Bedrooms
- 3
- Bathrooms
- 5,200
- Square Feet
- 102' x 18'
- lot size
$8,000,000
Sold 06/27/25
- 4
- Bedrooms
- 4
- Bathrooms
- 6,325
- Square Feet
- 130' x 19'
- lot size
$5,500,000
Sold 04/28/25
- 6
- Bedrooms
- 4
- Bathrooms
- 5,405
- Square Feet
- Unavailable
- Acres
$6,000,000
Sold 04/20/26
- 4
- Bedrooms
- 5
- Bathrooms
- 5,005
- Square Feet
- 75' x 16'
- lot size
Amenities
- Street Scape
- Private Terrace
- Private Patio
- Patio
- Common Garden
- Working Fireplace
- Fireplace
- Crown Mouldings
- Built-Ins
- Columns
- Hardwood Floors
- High Ceilings
- Laundry in Building
- Central AC
- Stainless Steel Appliances
- Formal Dining Room
- Foyer
- Powder Room
- Home Office
- Library / Den
- Dressing Area
- Renovated Kitchen and Bath
- Eat-in Kitchen
- Breakfast Bar
- Chef's Kitchen
- Northern Exposure
- Southern Exposure
- Walk-in Closet
- Custom Closet
- Curved Stairs
- Double Staircase
- Primary Ensuite with Separate Shower
- Primary Ensuite with Separate Tub
- Garden Views
- Private Outdoor Space
- No Pets
- Parking Included
- Art Studio
- Brownstone
- Landmark Views
- Full Basement
- Music Room
- Common Courtyard
- Security System
Location
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$42,069 per month
30 year fixed, 6.71% Interest
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1Property Information for 246 East 49th Street
- Taxes: $5,896 / month
- Total Rooms: 12.0
- MLS Type: House/Building
- County: New York County
- Buyer's Agent Compensation: 3%
- Stories: 5
- Year Built: 1899
- Building Size: 19' x 48'
- Building Sq. Ft: 4,560 SF
- Lot Size: 1 SF
Property History for 246 East 49th Street
| Date | Event & Source | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 11/29/2023 | Sold Manual | $7,000,000 |
| 11/28/2023 | $7,000,000 | |
| 08/15/2023 | Contract Signed Manual | — |
| 07/11/2023 | Listed (Active) Manual | $7,000,000 |
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Public Records for 246 East 49th Street
Schools near 246 East 49th Street
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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