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241 E 48th St New York City, NY 10017
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About 241 E 48th St
241 East 48th Street – Endless Elegance, Historic Roots, Modern Luxury Located in prestigious Turtle Bay Gardens, a historic and exclusive enclave with a shared, manicured garden where properties rarely become available Once home to notable residents: Katherine Hepburn, Bob Dylan, Stephen Sondheim, E.B. White Approximately 5,500 SF | 20’ wide Georgian townhouse | 5 floors + finished cellar Multi-year, Landmarks-approved, level-five gut renovation—ensuring the highest standards in preservation and quality—with custom finishes from Portugal 4 Bedrooms | 5.5 Bathrooms | Elevator access to all floors Smart home and security system for enhanced convenience and peace of mind | Steel-reinforced structure ensures long-term durability and silent floors | Humidity-controlled, zoned HVAC provides personalized comfort and energy efficiency throughout the home| Steel-reinforced structure | Humidity-controlled, zoned HVAC Ground Floor: Chef’s kitchen with waterfall island, sunlit grand room with 20’ ceilings and skylight, dining area, gas fireplace, powder room Parlor Floor: Formal living room, Juliet balcony, gas fireplace, built-in library Third Floor: Two en-suite bedrooms with expansive closets, garden, and street views Fourth Floor: Full-floor primary suite with spa bath, soaking tub, shower, double vanity, walk-in closet Fifth Floor: Open loft-style suite, full bath, kitchenette, terrace overlooking private garden Cellar: Entertainment room/gym, full bath, mechanicals, laundry, ample storage Lush private garden + access to Turtle Bay’s willow-lined communal esplanade Prime Midtown East location, near cultural institutions, fine dining, UN, and East River Offered well below replacement value—estimated to save the new owner over $2 million in renovation costs—this is a true turnkey masterpiece
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Summary
- Partial Bathrooms: 1
- Full Bathrooms: 5
- Appliances: Dryer, Dishwasher, Washer
- Flooring Type: Hardwood
- Fireplace: Wood Burning
- Total Bedroom Count: 5
- Exterior: Balcony, Building Balcony, Private Outdoor Space Over 60 Sqft
- List Price: $10,500,000
- HOA Amount: $0 Monthly
- Year Built: 1860
- MLS Number: RLS20013473
- MLS Name: RLS
- Office Name: Sothebys International Realty
- Office Phone: (212) 606-7660
- Listing Agent: Nikki Field
- Agent Phone: (212) 606-7669
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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
8
The River School
Public District PK-4
0.7 mi
•425 E 35th St
9
P.S. 267 East Side Elementary School
Public District KG-5
0.7 mi
•213 E 63rd 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 $75,503. Typical income of New York City, NY residents is less than $<35k annually. Residents typically live in single, no kids family. Most residents in this area have post secondary degree education.
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About 241 E 48th St
The listing price of 241 E 48th St property is $10,500,000.
The property 241 E 48th St is a house located in New York City, New York, 10017.
Active Listing: 241 E 48th St is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.
The nearby schools for 241 E 48th St are: P.S. 59 Beekman Hill International School (GreatSchools Rating 8/10), The River School (GreatSchools Rating 8/10), P.S. 267 East Side Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 9/10), Ella Baker School (GreatSchools Rating 7/10), Hunters Point Community Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), The 47 American Sign Language and English Lower School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), 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 at 241 E 48th St has 5 bedrooms and 5 full and 1 half bathrooms.
The year of construction for 241 E 48th St is 1860.
This home is located at 241 E 48th St in New York City, NY and zip code 10017 in the Turtle Bay neighborhood. Features: 5 bedrooms, 6 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since April 3, 2025 and is currently priced at $10,500,000.
In June 2025, from all listings sold in New York City, NY there were more than 232 sold above asking price, over 715 sold below and more than 1007 were sold right at the asked price. The number of listings in New York City, NY decreased by 4.3% between May and June 2025. While the average time on the market in June 2025 was 99 days, the median list price was $881,252.