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Studio apartment for sale in East Midtown-Turtle Bay

400 E 52nd St APT 1E, East Midtown-Turtle Bay, Manhattan, New York, NY, 10022

$425,000
Asking price · in USD · Price history
Bedrooms
Studio
Size
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Available
Now

About this home

Apartment for sale in East Midtown-Turtle Bay, Manhattan: studio, 1 bathroom. Asking price $425,000. Built in 1931.

From the original listing · Realtor.comShow

Elegant Prewar Alcove Studio with Antique Marble Mantle at the Southgate Set on a quiet, tree-lined cul-de-sac in Beekman, Residence 1E at the Southgate combines classic Emery Roth architecture with an exacting renovation done from the inside out. Originally curated by an owner in the fashion industry with a keen eye for art and antiques, the home was conceived as a refined boutique sanctuary, yet offers immense flexibility to adapt to any buyer's needs -whether as an elegant primary home or an inspiring pied-a-terre. At the heart of the dining salon sits an authentic 19th-century French mantle in Rouge Royal marble, installed by Wm. H. Jackson, the historic New York firm founded in 1827. It serves as a dramatic, irreplaceable focal point for dining, entertaining, and showcasing art. The owner renovated intricately renovated the space to include a ll new plumbing and fully upgraded electrical, custom crown moldings and baseboards, soundproof French doors for exceptional peace and privacy. Classic prewar hardwood floors preserved beneath the carpet. Additional features include: Gracious 10-foot entry foyer with soundproof French doors Two built-in Murphy beds that allow the space to function effortlessly as a bedroom by night while remaining completely open by day (or easily converted to extensive custom storage). Generous walk-in closet for ample wardrobe and general storage Windowed kitchen with maple cabinetry, black granite countertops, a gas range, and stainless steel appliances Black granite bath featuring a sleek frameless glass walk-in shower and granite vanity Designed by Emery Roth and built by Bing & Bing in 1931, the Southgate is a five-building co-op centered around a private, landscaped garden. Full-time doorman and live-in resident manager Central laundry, bike room, and private storage Maintenance includes electricity, heat, and water Pets, pied-a-terre purchases, co-purchasing, guarantors, and gifting permitted Sublets allowed 3 out of every 5 years Washer/dryer permitted with board approval 2% flip tax

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Roofy listing score

Grade B, 75/100 · Complete

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    • Full points: 10 photos15/15
    • Full points: Large, clear photos (about 1,024 px)10/10
  • Details16/20
    • 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
    • Full points: Heat or utilities mentioned1/1
    • No points: No amenities listed0/2
    • Full points: Description of 328 words3/3
  • True cost13/15
    • Full points: Running costs stated (HOA, service charge or taxes)8/8
    • Some points: Priced 31% below similar homes in the borough5/7
  • Accuracy15/15
    • Full points: 3 sites agree on the price, bedrooms and size6/6
    • Full points: Agrees with city records (built 1931, 151 homes)5/5
    • Full points: Confirmed on its source site yesterday4/4
  • Legal6/10
    • Full points: No fair-housing problems found in the wording6/6
    • Problem: The agent’s license is not active0/4
  • 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.

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Price history

High $425,000Asking price, as listed
Oct 2026Nov 2026
DatePrice
Oct 30, 2026Also found on StreetEasy$425,000
Oct 29, 2026First seen on Roofy (via Realtor.com)$425,000

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Location

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Nearby transit

  • Lexington Av/53 StE F8 min walk
  • 51 St610 min walk
  • Lexington Av/59 StN R W14 min walk

Nearby public schools · District 2

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The building

151 units · 17 floors · built 1931 · 1 more home listed here

Building record for 410 East 52 Street

NYC records as of Nov 1 (weekly)

410 East 52 Street · BBL 1-01363-0043 · built 1931 · 151 units

Roofy building score 97/100 · Well keptAbout the building, from HPD violations. Not an inspection.
Building type
Elevator apartment building
Open HPD violations
15 (A 5 · B 10 · C 0)
Heat complaints
0 this season
Complaints, last 12 months
1
Rent stabilization
Had 1 units in 2024 tax bills (likely)
Last sale (12-month file)
$580,000 on Aug 24, 2026

The city’s records match this listing to the tax lot at 410 East 52 Street. Corner and multi-address buildings often have one main address.

No open immediately hazardous (Class C) violations.

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Added to Roofy Oct 29, 2026Last checked on Realtor.com Oct 31, 2026Roofy doesn’t verify listings. Never send money before seeing a home.

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