#RLS20013437, Diane E Johnson, Listing office: Douglas Elliman Real Estate

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).
Highlights
Summary
- Partial Bathrooms: 2
- Full Bathrooms: 6
- Fireplace: Other
- Total Bedroom Count: 6
- Attached Garage: No
- Exterior: Private Outdoor Space Over 60 Sqft
- List Price: $4,995,000
- Price/SqFt: $723
- HOA Amount: $0 Monthly
- Year Built: 1910
- Living Area: 6,901 SqFt
- 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. Most New York City, NY residents have annual incomes between $100k-200k. The most common type of family is single, no kids. Residents of this area typically have post secondary degree education.
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About 219 E 49th St
The listing price of 219 E 49th St property is $4,995,000.
The property 219 E 49th St is a multi located in New York City, New York, 10017.
Active Listing: 219 E 49th St is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.
The nearby schools for 219 E 49th St are: P.S. 59 Beekman Hill International School (GreatSchools Rating 8/10), P.S. 267 East Side Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 9/10), The River School (GreatSchools Rating 8/10), Ella Baker School (GreatSchools Rating 7/10), Hunters Point Community Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), City Knoll Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10), Art and Design High School (GreatSchools Rating 8/10), Jacqueline Kennedy-Onassis High School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Repertory Company High School for Theatre Arts (GreatSchools Rating 6/10).
The property 219 E 49th St is 6,901 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).
The year of construction for 219 E 49th St is 1910.
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 $4,995,000.
Over 232 listings were sold over their listed price in June 2025 in New York City, NY. In the same period over 715 listings were sold below the listed price and 1007 listings were sold for the listed price. The number of listings in New York City, NY decreased by 4.3% between May and June 2025. The median list price of listings available in June 2025 was $881,252, while the average time on the real estate market was 99 days.