New Listing - 04/02/2025
Listing courtesy of Sotheby's International Realty, Inc.
241 East 48th Street, New York, (Turtle Bay), NY, 10017
11 rooms
1860
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
Status:
Active
Town:
New York
Type:
Single-family residential
Laundry Remarks:
CommonArea
Zoning:
R8B
Building Type:
Townhouse
Cooling:
Unknown Type
Levels:
5
Amenities:
Alarm System; Garden; Laundry Room;
Balcony:
Yes
Terrace:
Yes
Patio:
Yes
Building Access:
Elevator
Service Level:
None
Built Size:
20'x48'
OLR #:
PRCH40222256
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