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212 E 48th St Apt 2E, East Midtown-Turtle Bay, Manhattan, New York, NY, 10017
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- Year built
- 1924: Building details
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.comShowHide
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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- Full points: Price stated3/3
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- Full points: Pet policy stated1/1
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- 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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Buying costs
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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
- Median, until taken off the market
Priced below most similar homes here.
0.8% of these listings have cut their price.
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More about East Midtown-Turtle BayLocation
- NeighborhoodEast Midtown-Turtle BayHousing records and complaints
- BoroughManhattanHousing records
- ZIP codeZIP 10017Buildings and sales
- ListingsHomes for sale in 10017114 homes for sale
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- CityNew YorkHomes for sale
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
- Art and Design High Schoolhigh, grades 9-12650 m
- P.S. 059 Beekman Hill Internationalelementary, grades K-5650 m
- Ella Baker Schoolk-8, grades PK-81.6 km
Distance only, not school zones. Check the zoned school with NYC Public Schools.
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
- 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.
See the full building recordPublic NYC records about the building, not about the person listing it. Buyers and renters can see them on city websites too. Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOF).
Added to Roofy Oct 29, 2026Last checked on Realtor.com Oct 29, 2026Roofy doesn’t verify listings. Never send money before seeing a home.





































