$7,250,000

242 E 49th St New York City, NY 10017

5 beds
5 full, 1 partial
5,395 sqft
$1,344 / sqft
House

Property details

About 242 E 49th St

Move right into 242 East 49th Street, a renovated 19-foot-wide townhouse with elevator, which seamlessly blends the home’s architectural character with modern sensibilities. Built in 1899, this 5-bedroom, 5.5-bathroom home boasts approximately 5,400 square feet of interior space over five stories and features grand-scaled rooms, 7 woodburning fireplaces, stunning arched floor-to-ceiling windows, central A/C, security system, and an enchanting bi-level oversized south-facing rear garden. 242 East 49th Street is nestled in historic and coveted Turtle Bay Gardens, a private enclave of 20 homes steeped in history and boasting notable past residents including Bob Dylan, Stephen Sondheim, and E. B. White. GARDEN FLOOR: Enter through a gated forecourt into the stone-tiled entrance foyer which flows to the kitchen and media/dining room as well as a powder room. The beautifully designed eat-in kitchen is a chef’s dream, featuring top-of-the-line appliances including a six-burner Wolf range, Sub-Zero refrigerator, custom designed cabinetry, mosaic-tiled backsplash, stone countertops, and a built-in breakfast bar. Adjacent to the kitchen is the tasteful butler’s pantry which flows into the south-facing sunlit media room with space for casual dining and complemented by a wood-burning fireplace and a wall of windows. Exit the lovely glass door to find the perfect outdoor urban oasis. The unique flagstone bi-level patio and landscaped garden is enhanced by mature trees and includes charming brick steps leading up to the parlor floor terrace. Beyond a low wooden gate, you will find additional room to stroll and relax in historic Turtle Bay Gardens, a private park accessible only to the residents of the surrounding 20 townhomes, all of whom share a common garden filled with mature trees and multiple fountains. PARLOR FLOOR: The sun flooded grand and gracious back parlor with soaring ceilings is currently used as an elegant formal living room and dining room with a wood burning fireplace and three sets of curved floor-to-ceiling glass French doors opening to a lovely brick terrace that runs the width of the house and showcases the beauty and serenity of the backyard gardens. The front library with another wood-burning fireplace is a bibliophile’s dream, enveloped in artfully designed floor-to-ceiling built-in bookcases with a library ladder and accented by three beautiful windows. THIRD FLOOR: On this level are two generously scaled bedrooms with hardwood floors, oversized windows, and word-burning fireplaces. The rear facing bedroom features French doors opening to a Juliet balcony overlooking the gardens and has a renovated tiled bathroom with tub ensuite. The second bedroom utilizes the adjacent renovated hall bathroom with glass stall shower. FOURTH FLOOR: On this floor you will find two additional large bedrooms. The sunny rear third bedroom has a wood-burning fireplace and a renovated ensuite bathroom and the front fourth bedroom has a renovated bathroom with glass stall shower just across the hall. FIFTH FLOOR: Ascend the staircase or the elevator to the top floor and you will find the full-floor sundrenched primary suite with beamed ceilings, wood-burning fireplace, and three sets of French doors opening to another south-facing private terrace. The spa-like primary bathroom boasts a Steamist steam bath sauna and a Juliet balcony and sits adjacent to a huge custom outfitted walk-in closet. LOWER LEVEL: The semi-finished lower level houses a laundry room, half bathroom, and enviable storage space.

Highlights

Home typeSingle Family Residence
HeatingCentral
StatusSale Pending
CoolingCentral Air
Size5,395 sqft
BasementYes
Year built1899
MLS #RLS11024112
FireplaceWood Burning
ViewCity, Garden

Summary

  • MLS Number: RLS11024112
  • MLS Name: RLS
  • Office Name: Sothebys International Realty
  • Office Phone: (212) 606-7660
  • Office Email: joann.schwimmer@sothebyshomes.com
  • Listing Agent: Lisa Larson
  • Agent Phone: (917) 678-7042

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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.

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Neighborhood

The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $75,503. Most New York City, NY residents have annual incomes less than $<35k. Residents typically live in single, no kids family. Most residents in this area have post secondary degree education.

How much money do the neighbors make?

30%
<35k
26%
35k-100k
17%
100k-200k
27%
200k+

What level of education do the neighbors have?

High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree
Doctorate

What types of families live nearby?

66%
Single, No Kids
3%
Single, with Kids
20%
Married, No Kids
11%
Married, with Kids

Are the neighbors home owners or renters?

Home Owners
Renters

How old are people in this area?

8%
<11 yrs old
3%
12-17 yrs old
26%
18-34 yrs old
41%
35-64 yrs old
22%
65+ yrs old

What do the neighbors do for fun?

  • Hiking/backpackingHiking/backpacking
  • Art MuseumsArt Museums
  • Live TheatreLive Theatre

Where do the neighbors shop?

  • BloomingdalesBloomingdales
  • H&MH&M
  • Crate & BarrelCrate & Barrel

Where do the neighbors go to eat?

  • StarbucksStarbucks
  • Boston MarketBoston Market
  • ChipotleChipotle

What do the neighbors drive?

  • AudiAudi
  • MercedesMercedes
  • VolkswagenVolkswagen

What do the neighbors listen to?

  • AlternativeAlternative
  • NewsNews
  • Rhythmic Contemporary HitsRhythmic Contemporary Hits
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About 242 E 49th St

This home is located at 242 E 49th St in New York City, NY and zip code 10017 in the Turtle Bay neighborhood. This 5,395 square foot home was built in 1899. Features: 5 bedrooms, 6 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since January 15, 2025 and is currently priced at $7,250,000.

In February 2025, from all listings sold in New York City, NY there were more than 189 sold above asking price, over 627 sold below and more than 682 were sold right at the asked price. The number of homes for sale in New York City, NY decreased by 3.1% between January and February 2025. The median list price of listings available in February 2025 was $867,439, while the average time on the real estate market was 130 days.

From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.

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