251 East 51st Street, Unit 5A
Description
This thoughtfully renovated studio blends luxury details with space-saving solutions, perfect for stylish city living. Picture living in a pin-drop quiet home that features a beautiful chef’s kitchen, spa-inspired bathroom finishes, rich hardwood flooring, continuous daylight, and western exposure with views of city skyscrapers and charming ivy-covered buildings. The spacious floor plan easily accommodates areas for lounging, sleeping, working, and...Chic Studio with High-End Finishes & Smart Design
This thoughtfully renovated studio blends luxury details with space-saving solutions, perfect for stylish city living. Picture living in a pin-drop quiet home that features a beautiful chef’s kitchen, spa-inspired bathroom finishes, rich hardwood flooring, continuous daylight, and western exposure with views of city skyscrapers and charming ivy-covered buildings. The spacious floor plan easily accommodates areas for lounging, sleeping, working, and dining offering a versatile layout for everyday living or hosting. Perfect as a pied-a-terre or primary residence, this affordable home is a Must See!
The kitchen boasts high-end stainless steel appliances including a Viking 5-burner gas range and Viking convection microwave, GE Monogram dishwasher, Summit refrigerator, tastefully complemented by sleek white gloss cabinetry, quartz counters, attractive backsplash tiling and dark engineered wood flooring. The serene bathroom offers spa-like luxury with Waterworks fixtures and a heated towel rack for your comfort and convenience. The generous living area includes a high-end custom Resource Furniture Murphy Bed system with sectional sofa, a queen-size bed, chaise lounge and white lacquer panels. There’s built-in shelving in graphite oak which is both functional and elegant. Plus enjoy abundant closet space in both the foyer and dressing room with customized storage options.
Nestled in vibrant Midtown East, this pet-friendly, full-service co-op boasts low maintenance living and is financially sound. Features and amenities include a 24/7 doorman, 3 elevators, a live-in superintendent, landscaped roof deck offering panoramic city views, windowed gym, indoor garage, and a large central laundry room. The tree-lined street boasts a zen-like public park and waterfall, enhancing your urban oasis.
You will have convenient access to transportation options like the crosstown buses on 49th and 50th streets, the 6, E, & M trains, Grand Central, plus the M57 and M66 will take you to Lincoln Center. You'll be perfectly situated to explore world-class shopping, dining, parks, and the buzz of midtown. Co-purchasers, gifting, and pied-à-terres are welcome. What are you waiting for?
Note: Photos with dining table, desk, and bedding are Virtually Staged.
Amenities
- Doorman
- Full-Time Doorman
- Roof Deck
- Common Roof Deck
- Common Garden
- Gym
- Health Club
- Hardwood Floors
Property Details for 251 East 51st Street, Unit 5A
| Status | Contract Signed |
|---|---|
| Days on Market | 38 |
| Taxes | - |
| Maintenance | $948 / month |
| Min. Down Pymt | 25% |
| Total Rooms | 2.0 |
| 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 5A
Payment Calculator
$3,079 per month
30 year fixed, 6.28% Interest
$2,131
$0
$948
Property History for 251 East 51st Street, Unit 5A
| Date | Event & Source | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 12/22/2025 | Contract Signed Manual | — |
| 11/14/2025 | Listed (Active) Manual | $460,000 |
| 10/22/2012 | $277,000 | |
| 10/22/2012 | $277,000 | |
| 06/22/2012 | $298,000 |
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Public Records for 251 East 51st Street, Unit 5A
Schools near 251 East 51st Street, Unit 5A
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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