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1-bedroom apartment for sale in East Midtown-Turtle Bay

212 E 48th St Apt 2E, East Midtown-Turtle Bay, Manhattan, New York, NY, 10017

$539,000
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About this home

Apartment for sale in East Midtown-Turtle Bay, Manhattan: 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom. Asking price $539,000. Built in 1924.

From the original listing · Realtor.comShow

Prewar Charm, Wood-Burning Fireplace & Modern Elegance in Turtle Bay. Welcome home to Residence 2E, an oversized and beautifully updated prewar one-bedroom featuring a rare wood-burning fireplace, soaring ceilings, and exceptional storage in the heart of Turtle Bay. This elegant 1924 cooperative blends classic New York character with modern comfort. From the moment you enter the gracious foyer, the remarkable scale of the home is immediately apparent. Soaring ceilings and oversized windows create an airy, loft-like atmosphere, while the versatile floor plan comfortably accommodates living, dining, and work-from-home spaces. The living room is anchored by a wood-burning fireplace-a rare feature that creates an inviting focal point. The open kitchen features quartz countertops, stainless steel appliances, and custom cabinetry. Overlooking the building's private courtyard, the bedroom offers a peaceful retreat from the city below. Abundant closet space, including two walk-in closets, provides exceptional storage rarely found in a one-bedroom home. Residents enjoy an elegant marble lobby, landscaped roof terrace with sweeping skyline views, private garden courtyard, live-in superintendent, laundry room, and a pet-friendly atmosphere. Set on one of Turtle Bay's most picturesque tree-lined blocks, surrounded by historic brownstones and classic architecture, Residence 2E enjoys a distinctly residential feel rarely found in Midtown Manhattan. Neighborhood favorites, including Serafina, Rosemary's, The Smith, and the iconic Smith & Wollensky. Enjoy easy access to Grand Central Terminal, 4, 5, 6, 7, S, E, F, and Metro-North. Flexible co-op policies permit co-purchasing, guarantors, pied-a-terre ownership, gifting, and parents purchasing for children (board approval). Up to 80% financing is allowed. Capital assessment: $675.55 through November 2026. Don't miss the opportunity to own a beautifully updated prewar residence in the heart of Turtle Bay. Schedule your private showing today!

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Roofy listing score

Grade C, 67/100 · Fairly complete

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  • Details15/20
    • Full points: Price stated3/3
    • Full points: Bedrooms stated2/2
    • Full points: Bathrooms stated2/2
    • No points: No size0/2
    • Does not apply: Move-in date: does not apply2/2
    • Does not apply: Lease length: does not apply1/1
    • Full points: Pet policy stated1/1
    • Full points: Laundry mentioned1/1
    • No points: Heat and utilities not mentioned0/1
    • No points: No amenities listed0/2
    • Full points: Description of 302 words3/3
  • True cost5/15
    • No points: No running costs stated (HOA, service charge or taxes)0/8
    • Some points: Priced 31% below similar homes in its neighborhood5/7
  • Accuracy12/15
    • Nothing to compare: Listed on one site, nothing to compare3/6
    • Full points: Agrees with city records (built 1924, 46 homes)5/5
    • Full points: Confirmed on its source site 3 days ago4/4
  • Legal10/10
    • Full points: No fair-housing problems found in the wording6/6
    • Full points: The agent’s license is active4/4
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    • No points: Not claimed on Roofy by the agent or owner0/10
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Compared with the area

Asks $539,000, 31% below the median asking price for 1-bedroom homes for sale in East Midtown-Turtle Bay.

Median here
$775,000
130 listings, last 90 days
Typical range
$601,250–$973,750
The middle half of listings
Days on the market
0 days
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Priced below most similar homes here.

0.8% of these listings have cut their price.

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More about East Midtown-Turtle Bay

Location

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Nearby transit

  • 51 St65 min walk
  • Grand Central (LIRR)Babylon Far Rockaway Hempstead Long Beach Port Jefferson Port Washington Ronkonkoma West Hempstead6 min walk
  • Lexington Av/53 StE F6 min walk

Nearby public schools · District 2

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The building

46 units · 9 floors · built 1924 · 1 more home listed here

Building record (NYC)

NYC records as of Nov 1 (weekly)

212 East 48 Street · BBL 1-01321-0042 · built 1924 · 46 units

Roofy building score 99/100 · Well keptAbout the building, from HPD violations. Not an inspection.
Building type
Elevator apartment building
Open HPD violations
1 (A 0 · B 1 · C 0)
Heat complaints
0 this season
Complaints, last 12 months
0
Rent stabilization
May have stabilized units
Last sale (12-month file)
$520,000 on Aug 6, 2026

No open immediately hazardous (Class C) violations.

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Added to Roofy Oct 29, 2026Last checked on Realtor.com Oct 29, 2026Roofy doesn’t verify listings. Never send money before seeing a home.

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