#RLS20005207, Caylyn Sullivan, Listing Office: Leslie J Garfield & Co Inc

219 E 49th St New York City, NY 10017
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About 219 E 49th St
Bahaus-Moderne Masterpiece… Only the second time on the market since it was built, be the proud new owner of the historic Morris Sanders House featured in the March 1936 edition of "Architecture Forum" when newly built. This home is one of the few surviving structures that bridge the Bauhaus and Moderne movements. All original details are intact and await to be lovingly restored in this nearly 6,900/sf, 6-story home with a garden, roof terrace, and full basement (not included in the square footage). Abutting the property is the historic public garden Amster Yard (said to have been the terminal stop of the Boston Stage Coach on the Eastern Post Road in the 18th Century). Ideal for an end-user (who may want rental income), consulate, foundation, or a family office. Restore to the original setup below or reconfigure as needed. First Floor: Office with design room and private garden. Second and Third Floor: Duplex apartment consisting of living room, dining room, kitchen, 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, 2 fireplaces, and ample closet space. Fourth, Fifth, and Sixth Floors Triplex apartment consisting of living room, dining room, kitchen, 3 bedrooms, 3 baths, 2 fireplaces, ample closet space, and private roof terrace. Located on the historic Audrey Hepburn block, the homes were originally owned by artists, fashion designers, and actors. Currently, the consulates of Peru and Ukraine are on the block as well as the expansive Instituto Cervantes. Close to destination landmarks (including the United Nations and newly restored Waldorf Astoria) and all major transportation (including Grand Central Terminal).
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- MLS Number: RLS20009575
- MLS Name: RLS
- Office Name: Compass
- Office Phone: (212) 913-9058
- Listing Agent: Martin N Eiden
- Agent Phone: (917) 701-8898
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Nearby schools
8
P.S. 59 Beekman Hill International School
Public District KG-5
0.4 mi
•231 E 56th St # 249
9
P.S. 267 East Side Elementary School
Public District KG-5
0.7 mi
•213 E 63rd St
8
The River School
Public District PK-4
0.7 mi
•425 E 35th St
School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.
Neighborhood
The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $114,669. Typical income of New York City, NY residents is between $100k-200k annually. Most families are single, no kids. Residents of this area typically have post secondary degree education.
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This home is located at 219 E 49th St in New York City, NY and zip code 10017 in the Turtle Bay neighborhood. This 6,901 square foot home was built in 1910. Features: 6 bedrooms, 8 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since March 17, 2025 and is currently priced at $5,300,000.
New York City, NY housing market in March 2025 saw over 180 listings sold above listed price, more than 763 sold at listed price and over 693 sold below. The number of listings in New York City, NY increased by 5.1% between February and March 2025. Listings spent 143 days on the market in March 2025, and had a median list price of $869,492 during the same period.