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 renovationensuring the highest standards in preservation and qualitywith 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 valueestimated to save the new owner over $2 million in renovation coststhis is a true turnkey masterpiece
Apartment for rent
$50,000/mo
241 E 48th St #1, New York, NY 10017
5beds
5,500sqft
Price is base rent and doesn't include required fees.
Apartment
Available now
-- Pets
Central air
In unit laundry
-- Parking
Fireplace
What's special
- 17 days
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Travel times
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 6
- Full bathrooms: 5
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Fireplace
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Washer
- Laundry: In Unit, Shared
Features
- Walk In Closet
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Has fireplace: Yes
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 5,500 sqft
Property
Parking
- Details: Contact manager
Features
- Exterior features: Bicycle storage, Broker Exclusive, Fios Available, Nyc Evacuation 6, Terrace, Walk In Closet
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Apartment
- Property subtype: Apartment
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: New York
Financial & listing details
- Lease term: Contact For Details
Price history
Date | Event | Price |
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5/13/2025 | Listed for rent | $50,000$9/sqft |
Source: Zillow Rentals |