Last Sold Price
1 bed1 bath800 sqft$938/sqft
249 East 48th Street, Unit 16E, Midtown East
Building Info: 249 E 48th St, 21 stories, Built 1959

Description

The Space: This magnificent 16th-floor, expansive corner condo with west and north exposures has undergone a full, meticulous renovation. All that remain are the striking, open city views to the west and northwest, overlooking Turtle Bay Gardens Historic District. Inside, brand new 6-inch quartersawn oak floors offer stunning grain patterns and phenomenal stability. In the kitchen, a professional-grade appliance package boasting: Viking, Sub-Zero and Bosch brands, partners with Carrera marble countertops...The Space: This magnificent 16th-floor, expansive corner condo with west and north exposures has undergone a full, meticulous renovation. All that remain are the striking, open city views to the west and northwest, overlooking Turtle Bay Gardens Historic District. Inside, brand new 6-inch quartersawn oak floors offer stunning grain patterns and phenomenal stability. In the kitchen, a professional-grade appliance package boasting: Viking, Sub-Zero and Bosch brands, partners with Carrera marble countertops and Thassos marble backsplash to satisfy even the most demanding cook. There is a separate, spacious dining area just off of the kitchen. Six closets, including two deep walk-ins, capably address your storage needs, while Waterworks fixtures adorn the marble bathroom. The Location: Three blocks to the U. N. and close to Greenacre Park, a Manhattan treasure, with 25-foot waterfall and mature trees. The building sits in a friendly, residential neighborhood with the promise of a short walk to all of midtowns world-class retail and culinary options. The Value: The value is unmatched relative to area new development priced at a 30% premium. Equally compelling, monthly RE taxes and CCs combined barely register at $1.06/sf. Naturally, for the investor, an attractive cap rate - a Manhattan rarity - can be easily achieved. Apartment Features: North exposure, West exposure, Full city view, Full garden view, Floors - hardwood, Light - excellent, Windows - oversized, Modern kitchen, Renovated bathroom, Marble bath, Walk in closets, Great closet space, Dishwasher Building Features:
LISTING CLOSED: 02/13/2009 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by Neil Laurine • The Corcoran Group
    C: (212) 605-9278 NLAURINE@corcoran.com

Property Details for 249 East 48th Street, Unit 16E

Status
MLS ID
-
Days on Market
41
Pet Policy
Allowed
Taxes
$398 / month
Common Charges
$448 / month
Min. Down Pymt
10%
Total Rooms
3.0
Property Type
MLS Type
Condo
Year Built
1959

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$722,500

Avg days on market

103

Sale-to-list ratio

95.5%

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Amenities

  • Doorman
  • Full-Time Doorman
  • City Views
  • Elevator
  • Laundry in Building
  • Dishwasher
  • Marble Bathroom
  • Northern Exposure

Location

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Building Information for 249 East 48th Street, Unit 16E

Building/Complex249 E 48th StFloor16Stories21Residences162Pet PolicyAllowedPet Policy DetailsPets AllowedYear Built1959Building AgePost-war

Payment Calculator

$5,135 per month

30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

Principal and Interest

$4,289

Property Taxes

$398

Maintenance/Common Charges

$448

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Property History for 249 East 48th Street, Unit 16E

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciationLink
Jul 6, 2026

Permanently Off Market

Manual

Feb 17, 2026

Listed (Active)

Manual

$895,000
Dec 15, 2025

Permanently Off Market

Manual

DateEvent & SourcePrice
07/06/2026

Permanently Off Market

Manual

02/17/2026

Listed (Active)

Manual

$895,000
12/15/2025

Permanently Off Market

Manual

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

Public Records for 249 East 48th Street, Unit 16E

Taxable ValueLand$19,823Additions$89,108Total$108,931
Home Facts
Total Finished SqFt782 SqFtLot Size12,830 SqFtYear Built0ZoningC1-9APN1013221158

Schools near 249 East 48th Street, Unit 16E

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

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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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 249 East 48th Street, Unit 16E, Midtown East
$750,000
1
1
800
$480,000
Studio
500

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