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

212 E 48th St Apt 6B, East Midtown-Turtle Bay, Manhattan, New York, NY, 10017

$599,000
Asking price · in USD
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About this home

Apartment for sale in East Midtown-Turtle Bay, Manhattan: 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom. Asking price $599,000. Built in 1924.

From the original listing · Realtor.comShow

This large one-bedroom residence is perfectly situated in the heart of East Midtown Manhattan and preserves its pre-war character with a wood-burning fireplace and hardwood floors throughout. Over 9-foot beamed ceilings lend scale and volume to the large, west-facing living room. The living room has 2 closets providing ample storage for the unit. The windowed kitchen features solid wood cabinetry, granite countertops, and modern appliances. Throughout the home, meticulous attention to detail and careful upkeep create a residence that feels both impeccable and inviting. The corner bedroom is generously proportioned and with 3 windows and a large closet. Designed in 1924 by architect John H. Duncan, who also designed Grant's Tomb in Riverside Park and the Soldiers' and Sailors' Memorial Arch at the entrance to Prospect Park in Brooklyn, this distinguished cooperative offers amenities, including a marble lobby, a landscaped roof deck with great views, a private garden, a live-in superintendent, a porter, private additional storage available in the basement and central laundry. The building's architectural pedigree and classic design are complemented by a welcoming, well-maintained environment. Conveniently located near Grand Central and the United Nations, multiple subway lines, and some of Midtown's finest dining and conveniences, this residence offers both accessibility and a quiet, residential feel. This pet-friendly co-op policies allow co-purchasing, guarantors, and pied-a-terre ownership, subject to board approval, with financing permitted up to 80%.

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Roofy listing score

Grade C, 67/100 · Fairly complete

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    • Full points: 11 photos15/15
    • Full points: Large, clear photos (about 1,000 px)10/10
  • 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 242 words3/3
  • True cost5/15
    • No points: No running costs stated (HOA, service charge or taxes)0/8
    • Some points: Priced 23% 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
  • Trust0/15
    • No points: Not claimed on Roofy by the agent or owner0/10
    • No points: The agent is not verified on Roofy0/5

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Scored Nov 2, 2026 · Score version 1. No one can pay to change a score.

Buying costs

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Compared with the area

Asks $599,000, 23% 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 Bay

Location

Location as the listing shows it.Open in Google Maps

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 F7 min walk

Nearby public schools · District 2

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

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.

See the full building record

Public 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.

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