Studio condo for sale in East Midtown-Turtle Bay
865 United Nations Plz APT 1E, East Midtown-Turtle Bay, Manhattan, New York, NY, 10017
Zillow value estimate: $595,700
- Bedrooms
- Studio
- Size
- 500 ft² (46.5 m²)
- Available
- Now
- Year built
- 1930: Building details
About this home
Condo for sale in East Midtown-Turtle Bay, Manhattan: studio, 1 bathroom, 500 ft². Asking price $595,000. HOA fee $690/mo. Built in 1930.
From the original listing · StreetEasyShowHide
A QUIET MIDTOWN RETREAT - IDEAL AS A PRIMARY RESIDENCE, PIED-À-TERRE, OR INVESTMENT PROPERTY.
This spacious and quiet prewar studio condominium offers exceptionally low monthly carrying costs in a prime Midtown East location, directly across from the United Nations. Quietly positioned at the rear of the building and just a few steps up from the lobby level, the apartment provides a peaceful escape from the city.
The spacious open living area features high beamed ceilings, oversized window, and beautiful hardwood floors, offering plenty of flexibility for separate living, dining, and sleeping areas. The generously sized kitchen is finished with granite countertops and high-end stainless steel appliances, including a Sub-Zero refrigerator, Miele dishwasher, and garbage disposal.
865 United Nations Plaza is an elegant prewar condominium offering a 24-hour doorman, live-in superintendent, renovated lobby, central laundry room, and bike storage. The building is both investor-friendly and pet-friendly. Ideally situated in Midtown East, the residence is moments from the United Nations and convenient to the FDR Drive, with excellent dining, charming cafés, shopping, grocery stores, and everyday conveniences all nearby.
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Roofy listing score
Grade B, 84/100 · Complete
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Photos25/25
- Full points: 9 photos15/15
- Full points: Large, clear photos (about 1,024 px)10/10
Details19/20
- Full points: Price stated3/3
- Full points: Bedrooms stated2/2
- Full points: Bathrooms stated2/2
- Full points: Size stated2/2
- 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
- Full points: 4 amenities listed2/2
- Full points: Description of 184 words3/3
True cost15/15
- Full points: Running costs stated (HOA, service charge or taxes)8/8
- Full points: Price in line with similar homes in the borough7/7
Accuracy15/15
- Full points: 3 sites agree on the price, bedrooms and size6/6
- Full points: Agrees with city records (built 1930, 81 homes)5/5
- Full points: Confirmed on its source site today4/4
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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Fees and terms
- HOA fee
- $690/mo
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What this price means for you each month, with the price filled in.
Amenities
Building
- Doorman
- Elevator
- Laundry
Pets
- Pets allowed
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 30, 2026Also found on StreetEasy | Also found on StreetEasy | $595,000 |
| Oct 29, 2026First seen on Roofy (via Realtor.com) | First seen on Roofy (via Realtor.com) | $595,000 |
| Oct 29, 2026Listed for sale · Zillow | Listed for sale · Zillow | $595,000 |
| Oct 29, 2026Listed · StreetEasy | Listed · StreetEasy | $595,000/mo |
| Oct 28, 2023Removed · Zillow | Removed · Zillow | — |
| Oct 26, 2023Price changed · Zillow | Price changed · Zillow | $2,500/mo |
| Oct 17, 2023Price changed · Zillow | Price changed · Zillow | $2,800/mo |
| Oct 4, 2023Listed for rent · Zillow | Listed for rent · Zillow | $3,000/mo |
| Jul 8, 2020Removed · Zillow | Removed · Zillow | $2,400/mo |
| Jun 5, 2020Listed for rent · Zillow | Listed for rent · Zillow | $2,400/mo |
| Mar 23, 2018Removed · Zillow | Removed · Zillow | $2,350/mo |
| Feb 15, 2018Listed for rent · Zillow | Listed for rent · Zillow | $2,350/mo |
| Feb 14, 2018Sold · Zillow | Sold · Zillow | $570,000 |
From the listing sites’ own records and what Roofy has seen since. Newest first.
Location
- NeighborhoodEast Midtown-Turtle BayHousing records and complaints
- BoroughManhattanHousing records
- ZIP codeZIP 10017Buildings and sales
- ListingsHomes for sale in 10017114 homes for sale
- ListingsEast Midtown & Turtle BayHomes for sale
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- CityNew YorkHomes for sale
Nearby transit
- Lexington Av/53 StE F8 min walk
- 51 St69 min walk
- Grand Central (LIRR)Babylon Far Rockaway Hempstead Long Beach Port Jefferson Port Washington Ronkonkoma West Hempstead12 min walk
Nearby public schools · District 2
- Art and Design High Schoolhigh, grades 9-12690 m
- P.S. 059 Beekman Hill Internationalelementary, grades K-5690 m
- Ella Baker Schoolk-8, grades PK-81.5 km
Distance only, not school zones. Check the zoned school with NYC Public Schools.
The building
865 UN Plaza, 81 units · 16 floors · built 1930 · 1 more home listed here
Building record for 865 1 Avenue
NYC records as of Nov 1 (weekly)865 1 Avenue · BBL 1-01341-7505 · built 1930 · 81 units
- Building type
- Condominium
- Open HPD violations
- 19 (A 5 · B 11 · C 3)
- Heat complaints
- 0 this season
- Complaints, last 12 months
- 0
- Rent stabilization
- Had 4 units in 2024 tax bills (likely)
- Last sale (12-month file)
- No sales in our 12-month file
The city’s records match this listing to the tax lot at 865 1 Avenue. Corner and multi-address buildings often have one main address.
3 open Class C (immediately hazardous) violations in the building. Condo records cover the whole building.
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 StreetEasy Nov 1, 2026Roofy doesn’t verify listings. Never send money before seeing a home.
