249 East 48th Street, Unit 12A
Description
A wall of west-facing windows fills the space with natural light and showcases stunning skyline views over townhouse rooftops and lush gardens. The layout easily accommodates a queen-sized bed with side furniture, a separate living area, a dining space, and even room for a home office. The apartment...MASSIVE ALCOVE Studio with Wall of Windows, Sweeping Midtown Skyline Views, and Exceptional Light! This rare rental is larger than many one-bedrooms and offers a flexible layout perfect for modern living.
A wall of west-facing windows fills the space with natural light and showcases stunning skyline views over townhouse rooftops and lush gardens. The layout easily accommodates a queen-sized bed with side furniture, a separate living area, a dining space, and even room for a home office. The apartment has been freshly painted with thoughtful touch-ups throughout—completely move-in ready.
Additional features include:
Four large closets offering excellent storage
Hardwood floors throughout
Dishwasher
Through-the-wall A/C unit for year-round comfort
Located in Turtle Bay House Condominium, a full-service building with:
24-hour doorman
Live-in super
Laundry room
Brand new lobby and elevators
Dedicated staff including porters and handymen
Incredible Midtown East location: Trader Joe’s, Whole Foods, Morton Williams, and the Dag Hammarskjöld Plaza farmers market are all nearby. Access to 4/5/6 and E/M trains, crosstown buses, and the Grand Central Madison Terminal (LIRR). Enjoy top dining like The Smith, Crave Fishbar, La Pecora Bianca, and Totto Ramen. Fitness options include YMCA, NYSC, and Equinox—just blocks away.
Sorry, no pets.
1-year lease only.
Private showings available by appointment—please inquire.
Listing Agents
![Kati Teilore]()
Kati Teilore
Listing Agent
P: (212)-500-0588
![Randy Baruh]()
Randy Baruh
Alternative Listing Agent
P: (917)-806-5175
Amenities
- Full-Time Doorman
- Hardwood Floors
- Elevator
- Laundry in Building
- Wall Unit
- Garage
- Highrise
Property Details for 249 East 48th Street, Unit 12A
| Status | Rented |
|---|---|
| Days on Market | 28 |
| Pet Policy | Not Allowed |
| Rental Incentives | No Fee |
| Costs & Fees | - |
| Available Date | 07/01/2025 |
| Lease Term | Lease Length Min/Max: 12-12 mo |
| Furnished | - |
| Total Rooms | 1.0 |
| Property Type | Condo |
| MLS Type | - |
| Year Built | 1959 |
| County | New York County |
Building
249 E 48th St
Location
Building Information for 249 East 48th Street, Unit 12A
Property History for 249 East 48th Street, Unit 12A
| Date | Event & Source | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 07/15/2025 | Rented Manual | — |
| 06/26/2025 | Application Pending Manual | — |
| 06/14/2025 | Price Change Manual | $3,995 |
| 05/29/2025 | Listed (Active) Manual | $4,150 |
| 05/12/2025 | Permanently Off Market OLR #b3210f45e990137371bf500130ac79ae9ff86b29 | — |
| 02/17/2023 | $2,200 | |
| 05/29/2021 | Rented OLR #b3210f45e990137371bf500130ac79ae9ff86b29 | $2,250 |
| 05/10/2021 | $2,250 | |
| 03/23/2021 | $2,200 |
For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.
Schools near 249 East 48th Street, Unit 12A
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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