$50,000 per month
5 Beds
5.5 Baths
5,500 Sq Ft
2,008 Sq Ft Lot

Highlights

  • Deck
  • Wood Flooring
  • No HOA
  • P.S. 59 Beekman Hill International Rated A
  • Terrace
  • 4-minute walk to Dag Hammarskjöld Plaza

About This Home

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

Fees:
Credit check Fee-$100
1st month’s rent due at lease signing
1 Month security deposit

Listing Agent

Matt Perceval

Sothebys International Realty License #30PE1017498 Listed on: 05/12/2025

Sothebys International Realty

Co-Listing Agent

Nikki Field

Sothebys International Realty License #30FI0848381

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $74,405

Year Built

  • Built in 1860

Lot Details

  • 2,008 Sq Ft Lot
  • North Facing Home

Interior Spaces

  • 5,500 Sq Ft Home
  • 4-Story Property
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Wood Flooring
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Balcony
  • Deck
  • Patio
  • Terrace

Listing and Financial Details

  • Property Available on 5/12/25
  • Legal Lot and Block 0018 / 01322

Community Details

Overview

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Turtle Bay Subdivision

Amenities

  • Building Patio
  • Building Terrace
  • Laundry Facilities

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$74,405

Year Built

Built in 1860

Lot Details

0

Rental Info

  • Furnished: Unfurnished
  • Available Date: 2025-05-12

Listing Details

  • Exposures: North
  • Property SubType: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential Lease
  • Neighborhood: Turtle Bay
  • Structure Type: Townhouse
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Stories: 4

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dryer, Dishwasher, Washer
  • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning
  • Fireplace: No
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Living Area: 5500.0
  • Living Area Units: Square Feet
  • Rooms (Total): 11

Beds/Baths

  • Full Bathrooms: 5
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Bathrooms Integer: 6
  • Bedrooms: 5

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Balcony, Building Balcony, Private Outdoor Space Over 60 Sqft
  • Patio/Porch Features: Building Deck, Building Patio, Building Terrace, Deck, Patio, Terrace, Balcony

Garage/Parking

  • Garage: No

Utilities

  • Laundry Features: Common Area, Laundry Room
  • Green Building Features: Elevator(s)

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No
  • Common Interest: None

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Area: 2008.0
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 0

Building Info

  • New Construction: No
  • Units: 1
  • Spa: No
  • Total Stories: 4
  • Year Built: 1860

Tax Info

  • Tax Block: 01322
  • Tax Lot: 0018

Multi Family

  • Building Area Units: Square Feet

Map

Source: Real Estate Board of New York (REBNY)

MLS Number: RLS20023135

Real Estate Board of New York (REBNY)

APN: 1322-0018