RENTED SEP 23, 2025

239 E 48th St New York, NY 10017

Turtle Bay Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $3,228,000 - $6,867,000

5 Beds
7 Baths
5,000 Sq Ft
$1,117/Sq Ft Est. Value

About This Home

As of September 2025

A rare opportunity awaits at this exceptional 20-foot-wide residence in Manhattan's prestigious Turtle Bay neighborhood. Offering nearly 5,000 square feet of refined living space, this impeccably maintained townhome is a truly exceptional and historic property, distinguished by its rare and remarkable internal garden—a feature virtually unmatched in New York City. The newly renovated chef's kitchen showcases premium appliances and custom cabinetry, while the breathtaking garden provides a tranquil retreat from the urban energy that surrounds it. Six generously proportioned bedrooms and seven bathrooms offer abundant space for family living and sophisticated entertaining. Meticulously preserved architectural details harmonize with contemporary upgrades throughout, creating an ambiance of timeless elegance. The privileged Midtown East location places residents within moments of world-class dining, cultural institutions, and transportation connections, while providing an exceptional degree of privacy rarely found in Manhattan. This distinguished residence presents an extraordinary opportunity to rent a turnkey luxury property in one of New York City's most coveted enclaves.

Last Agent to Rent the Property

Ana Centola

Sothebys International Realty License #10401262773 Listed on: 07/03/2025

Sothebys International Realty

Last Renter's Agent

Leah Ellman

NYC NAVIGATOR LLC License #10401283381

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1860

Lot Details

  • 2,008 Sq Ft Lot

Interior Spaces

  • 3-Story Property
  • Laundry in Basement

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Turtle Bay Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Property Available on 7/7/25
  • Legal Lot and Block 0017 / 01322

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1860

Lot Details

2,008 Sq Ft Lot

Rental Info

  • Furnished: Unfurnished
  • Available Date: 2025-07-07

Listing Details

  • Property SubType: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential Lease
  • Neighborhood: Turtle Bay
  • Structure Type: House
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Stories: 3

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: No
  • Living Area Units: Square Feet

Beds/Baths

  • Full Bathrooms: 5
  • Half Bathrooms: 2
  • Bathrooms Integer: 6
  • Bedrooms: 5

Garage/Parking

  • Garage: No

Utilities

  • Laundry Features: Building In Basement, In Basement

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No
  • Common Interest: None

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Area: 2008.0
  • Lot Size Dimensions: NA

Building Info

  • New Construction: No
  • Units: 1
  • Total Stories: 3
  • Year Built: 1860

Tax Info

  • Tax Block: 01322
  • Tax Lot: 0017

Multi Family

  • Building Area Units: Square Feet

Ownership History

We collect this data history from publicly available records. To have your information removed, we recommend requesting removal directly through your county’s website.

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 18, 2014
Sold by
Bought by
Current Estimated Value
$5,585,003

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 21, 2008
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$4,200,000
Interest Rate
6.47%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 4, 1997
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 13, 1995
Sold by
Bought by
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

--
Value Increase
--
Percent Increase
--
Adjusted for Inflation
Collateral Analytics

Collateral Analytics Collateral Analytics AVMs (Automated Valuation Model) employ a number of statistical approaches combined with neighborhood-specific comparable selection guarantees the most up-to-date and precise valuations.

Not Available

Collateral Analytics does not have data for the current month. Please view the chart for historical values.

ICE

ICE Mortgage Technology ICE Mortgage Technology’s AVM (Automated Valuation Model) is a state-of-the-art online residential property valuation tool that provides a quick and accurate estimate of the value of almost any home in the U.S.

Not Available

ICE Mortgage Technology does not have data for the current month. Please view the chart for historical values.

First American

First American First American Data & Analytics’ next-generation AVM combines unrivaled data assets with a blended ensemble of valuation models to produce highly accurate, reliable valuations you can trust.

Not Available

First American does not have data for the current month. Please view the chart for historical values.

Quantarium

Quantarium Quantarium’s valuation service, repeatedly proven the industry’s most accurate and comprehensive, is supercharged with a self-learning and auto-tuning AI engine that continually becomes smarter and more accurate as it processes daily inputs from the industry’s leading RE data lake.

Not Available

Quantarium does not have data for the current month. Please view the chart for historical values.

Average Value
Not Available
List Price
Sold Price
Create a Home Valuation Report for This Property
The Home Valuation Report is an in-depth analysis detailing your home's value as well as a comparison with similar homes in the area

Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

We collect this data history from publicly available records. To have your information removed, we recommend requesting removal directly through your county’s website.

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
-- --
-- --
$6,250,000 --
$6,250,000 --
$6,195,000 Lawyers Title Insurance Corp
$6,195,000 Lawyers Title Insurance Corp
-- --
-- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

We collect this data history from publicly available records. To have your information removed, we recommend requesting removal directly through your county’s website.

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner $4,200,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

We collect this data history from publicly available records. To have your information removed, we recommend requesting removal directly through your county’s website.

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
09/23/2025 09/23/25 Rented $31,000 -11.4% --
09/23/2025 09/23/25 Under Contract -- -- --
09/10/2025 09/10/25 Price Changed $35,000 -12.5% $7 / Sq Ft
07/03/2025 07/03/25 For Rent $40,000 +90.5% --
08/23/2022 08/23/22 Rented $21,000 -40.0% --
08/23/2022 08/23/22 Under Contract -- -- --
08/10/2022 08/10/22 For Rent $35,000 -- --
Source: Real Estate Board of New York (REBNY)

Tax History

We collect this data history from publicly available records. To have your information removed, we recommend requesting removal directly through your county’s website.

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2026 $61,814 $326,226 $126,323 $199,903
2025 $58,315 $307,760 $135,491 $172,269
2024 $58,315 $290,340 $156,060 $120,925
2023 $63,356 $311,958 $141,310 $170,648
2022 $55,769 $294,300 $156,060 $138,240
2021 $61,589 $316,260 $156,060 $160,200
2020 $58,440 $341,160 $156,060 $185,100
2019 $54,945 $395,700 $156,060 $239,640
2018 $53,542 $262,656 $113,596 $149,060
2017 $52,698 $258,512 $88,402 $170,110
2016 $48,754 $243,880 $91,547 $152,333
2015 $29,414 $230,077 $126,411 $103,666
2014 $29,414 $218,880 $144,322 $74,558
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • A

    Landlord's Agent in 2025

    Ana Centola

    Sothebys International Realty

    (212) 439-4500

    3 Total Sales

    Ana Centola
    Section Image

  • L

    Tenant's Agent in 2025

    Leah Ellman

    NYC NAVIGATOR LLC

    (212) 626-6526

    Leah Ellman
    Section Image
  • Marcos Cohen

    Seller's Agent in 2022

    Marcos Cohen

    Douglas Elliman Real Estate

    (212) 891-7149

    6 in this area

    24 Total Sales

    Marcos Cohen
    Section Image
See All Agents

Map

Source: Real Estate Board of New York (REBNY)

MLS Number: RLS20035016

Real Estate Board of New York (REBNY)

APN: 1322-0017

New York New York County New York 10017 Turtle Bay

239 E 48th St, New York, NY

Disclaimer: Certain information contained herein is derived from information provided by parties other than Homes.com. All information provided is deemed reliable, but is not guaranteed to be accurate and should be independently verified.

Real Estate Board of New York (REBNY) This information is not verified for authenticity or accuracy and is not guaranteed and may not reflect all real estate activity in the market. ©2026 The Real Estate Board of New York, Inc., All rights reserved.

RLS Data display by Homes.com LLC

Nearby Homes
Your Personal Tour Guide

Ask me questions while you tour the home.