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Historic Elegance Meets Modern Luxury: 241 East 48th Street 241 East 48th Street New York, New York 10017 United States

$11,500,000
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241 East 48th Street – Endless Elegance, Historic Roots, Modern Luxury Located in prestigious Turtle Bay Gardens, a historic and exclusive enclave with a shared, manicured garden where properties rarely become available Once home to notable...
Nikki Field
Nikki Field
  • Senior Global Real Estate Advisor, Associate Broker
650 Madison Avenue
New York, New York 10022 United States
Matthew J Perceval
Matthew J Perceval
  • Global Real Estate Advisor, Associate Broker
650 Madison Avenue
New York, New York 10022 United States
The Field Team at Sotheby's International Realty
The Field Team at Sotheby's International Realty
  • Real Estate Professionals
650 Madison Avenue
New York, New York 10022 United States
$11,500,000
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5
Bedrooms
5
Full Baths
1
Partial Bath
11
Rooms
Townhouse
Property type
1860
Year Built
VX23PY
Web Id
40222256
MLS ID
New York City Department Of Education
School District
52
days ago

About 241 East 48th Street

241 East 48th Street – Endless Elegance, Historic Roots, Modern Luxury

Located in prestigious Turtle Bay Gardens, a historic and exclusive enclave with a shared, manicured garden where properties rarely become available

Once home to notable residents: Katherine Hepburn, Bob Dylan, Stephen Sondheim, E.B. White

Approximately 5,500 SF / 20’ wide Georgian townhouse / 5 floors + finished cellar

Multi-year, Landmarks-approved, level-five gut renovation—ensuring the highest standards in preservation and quality—with custom finishes from Portugal

4 Bedrooms / 5.5 Bathrooms / Elevator access to all floors

Smart home and security system for enhanced convenience and peace of mind / Steel-reinforced structure ensures long-term durability and silent floors / Humidity-controlled, zoned HVAC provides personalized comfort and energy efficiency throughout the home/ Steel-reinforced structure / Humidity-controlled, zoned HVAC

Ground Floor: Chef’s kitchen with waterfall island, sunlit grand room with 20’ ceilings and skylight, dining area, gas fireplace, powder room

Parlor Floor: Formal living room, Juliet balcony, gas fireplace, built-in library

Third Floor: Two en-suite bedrooms with expansive closets, garden, and street views

Fourth Floor: Full-floor primary suite with spa bath, soaking tub, shower, double vanity, walk-in closet

Fifth Floor: Open loft-style suite, full bath, kitchenette, terrace overlooking private garden

Cellar: Entertainment room/gym, full bath, mechanicals, laundry, ample storage

Lush private garden + access to Turtle Bay’s willow-lined communal esplanade

Prime Midtown East location, near cultural institutions, fine dining, UN, and East River

Offered well below replacement value—estimated to save the new owner over $2 million in renovation costs—this is a true turnkey masterpiece

Amenities

  • Granite Countertops
  • Library
  • Security System
  • Hardwood Flooring
  • Terrace / Outdoor Space
  • Wine Cellar / Grotto

Fireplace Type

Fireplace Description
Wood Burning
Nikki Field
Nikki Field
  • Senior Global Real Estate Advisor, Associate Broker
650 Madison Avenue
New York, New York 10022 United States
Matthew J Perceval
Matthew J Perceval
  • Global Real Estate Advisor, Associate Broker
650 Madison Avenue
New York, New York 10022 United States
The Field Team at Sotheby's International Realty
The Field Team at Sotheby's International Realty
  • Real Estate Professionals
650 Madison Avenue
New York, New York 10022 United States
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