241 East 48th Street Turtle Bay Gardens
Endless Elegance | Historic Roots | Modern Luxury
Immediate availability! Welcome to 241 East 48th Street, a 20'-wide bespoke Georgian townhouse offering approximately 5,500 SF of meticulously restored and modernized living space. Located in the prestigious and historic enclave of Turtle Bay Gardens, this rare offering provides private access to this Historic Garden district and timeless elegance just moments from Midtown Manhattan.
Key Features:
- Mint Condition Gut Renovation Multi-year, level-five restoration with custom finishes imported from Portugal, seamlessly blending preservation and modern luxury.
- 5 Bedrooms | 5.5 Bathrooms | Private Elevator Spacious and thoughtfully designed, with smart-home technology, advanced security, steel-reinforced structure, and humidity-controlled, zoned HVAC.
- Outdoor Living Private lush garden plus access to Turtle Bay's willow-lined communal esplanade.
- Historic Prestige Once home to Katherine Hepburn, Bob Dylan, Stephen Sondheim, and E. B. White.
Interior Layout:
Ground Floor: Chef's kitchen with full top-of-the-line appliance package, stunning waterfall countertop island, eat-in dining area which opens onto the sunlit Great Room with magnificent 20' ceilings and skylight, glass-enclosed dining area that opens directly onto the garden, gas fireplace, elegant powder room.
Parlor Floor: Formal living room with soaring ceilings and a Juliet balcony that overlooks the Great Room, gas fireplace, and built-in library.
Third Floor: Two large bedrooms with en-suite bathrooms, expansive closets and serene garden/street views. Beautiful custom details throughout.
Fourth Floor: Full-floor Primary Suite featuring sunlit and expansive 5-fixture spa bath with marble soaking tub, oversized shower, double vanity, and walk-in, palatial custom closet.
Fifth Floor: Loft-style Office Suite with kitchenette, full windowed bath, and terrace with sweeping garden views
Cellar: Entertainment room/gym, full bath, mechanicals, laundry, and ample storage.
Location:
Turtle Bay Gardens is a private enclave of homes. The shared garden is accessible only to the 20 rowhouses in the Turtle Bay Gardens Historic District . Turtle Bay is a historic East Midtown enclave known for its tree-lined streets, stately townhouses, and iconic UN presence along the East River. Just moments from Grand Central, Midtown offices, Beekman Place and the waterfront esplanades of Sutton Place, pocket parks, artisanal cafes add a touch of old New York sophistication. Turtle Bay offers residents a rare mix of international prestige and neighborhood charm making it a true hidden gem in the heart of Manhattan.
Townhouse for rent
$38,000/mo
241 E 48th St, New York, NY 10017
5beds
5,500sqft
Price may not include required fees and charges.
Townhouse
Available now
-- Pets
Central air
In unit laundry
-- Parking
Fireplace
What's special
Gas fireplaceLoft-style office suiteEn-suite bathroomsJuliet balconyAdvanced securitySteel-reinforced structureExpansive closets
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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
- View
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Furnished: Yes
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 5,500 sqft
Property
Parking
- Details: Contact manager
Features
- Patio & porch: Deck
- Exterior features: Balcony, Broker Exclusive, Fios Available, Garden, Media Room, Nyc Evacuation 6, Recreation Facilities, Terrace, View Type: Garden View
- Has view: Yes
- View description: City View
Details
- Parcel number: 013220018
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Townhouse
- Property subtype: Townhouse
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Fitness Center
HOA
- Amenities included: Fitness Center
Location
- Region: New York
Financial & listing details
- Lease term: Contact For Details
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/2/2025 | Price change | $38,000-5%$7/sqft |
Source: Zillow Rentals | ||
| 9/17/2025 | Listed for rent | $40,000-20%$7/sqft |
Source: Zillow Rentals | ||
| 6/23/2025 | Price change | $10,500,000-8.7%$1,909/sqft |
Source: StreetEasy #S1762913 | ||
| 4/2/2025 | Price change | $11,500,000-10.9%$2,091/sqft |
Source: StreetEasy #S1762913 | ||
| 10/15/2024 | Listed for sale | $12,900,000-7.5%$2,345/sqft |
Source: StreetEasy #1739927 | ||

