243 East 52nd Street is an exceptional Turtle Bay townhouse that combines a highly accessible Midtown location with enticing development, investment, or primary residence potential. The property is one of two contiguous 15-foot-wide townhouses (243 & 245) being offered together or separately. Combined, the properties represent an incredible opportunity for those in search of a prime development site, a multi-unit income-producing investment, or a conversion project to create a sublime single-family mansion. This classic redbrick building rises four stories and spreads 4 bedrooms and 3.5 bathrooms across 3,525 sq. ft. of gorgeous interior space. There is a fenced patio and backyard garden, a private terrace, lovely skylights, and a finished cellar complete with storage and laundry rooms. Interiors feature beautiful hardwood floors, oversized sash windows with wooden shutters, custom built-ins, exposed redbrick accents, and multiple wood-burning and decorative fireplaces with original marble mantels. Bedrooms are spacious and bright with, and the kitchen has full-size appliances including a dishwasher and a gas-burning stove with a ceiling-mounted range hood. Situated on a quiet street between 2nd and 3rd Avenues, 245 East 52nd is moments from a wide range of dining and shopping options and world-renowned cultural institutions like MoMA, Radio City Music Hall, and Rockefeller Center. Grand Central and the United Nations are nearby and Whole Foods and Trader Joe’s are a few blocks away. Accessible subway lines include the 6/E/M.
Property Details
Property Features
Property Information:
Architectural Style: Prewar, Walk-Up
Year Built: 1899
Living Area: 3,525 SqFt
Listing Office:
Office Name: Nest Seekers LLC
Office Phone: (212) 252-8772
Listing Agent: Kevin Yazell
Agent Phone: (917) 601-8459
Interior Features
Interior Information:
Fireplace: Decorative, Wood Burning
Bedroom and Bathroom Information:
Partial Bathrooms: 1
Full Bathrooms: 3
Total Bedroom Count: 5
Exterior Features
Exterior Information:
Exterior: Balcony, Building Roof Deck, Garden
Price Information
Listing Price Info
Price Summary:
List Price: $3,999,000
Price Per SqFt: $1,134/SqFt
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East Side Elementray School-PS 267
213 E 63rd St
Distance between this listing and this school0.55 miles
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PS 183 Robert L Stevenson
419 E 66th St
Distance between this listing and this school0.74 miles
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River School (The)
425 E 35th St
Distance between this listing and this school0.88 miles
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Ella Baker School
317 E 67th St
Distance between this listing and this school0.75 miles
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Hunters Point Community Middle School
150 51st Ave
Distance between this listing and this school1.05 miles
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PS/Intermediate School 217 Roosevelt Island
645 Main St
Distance between this listing and this school1.15 miles
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Talent Unlimited High School
317 E 67th St
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Vanguard High School
317 E 67th St # 401
Distance between this listing and this school0.75 miles
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Urban Academy Laboratory High School
317 E 67th St
Distance between this listing and this school0.75 miles
The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $110,110. The majority of New York, NY residents have income between $100k-200k annually. Residents typically live in single, no kids family. Typical level of education for residents in this area is post secondary degree.
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Frequently Asked Questions About 243 E 52nd St
What is the listing price of this property?
The listing price of 243 E 52nd St property is $3,999,000.
What type of property is this?
The property 243 E 52nd St is a house located in New York City, New York, 10022.
Is this property for sale now?
Active Listing: 243 E 52nd St is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.
How many bedrooms and bathrooms does this property have?
The property at 243 E 52nd St has 5 bedrooms and 3 full and 1 half bathrooms.
What is the square footage of this property?
The property 243 E 52nd St is 3,525 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).
Which year was this property built?
The year of construction for 243 E 52nd St is 1899.
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This home is located at 243 E 52nd St in New York City, NY and zip code 10022 in the Turtle Bay neighborhood. This 3,525 square foot home was built in 1899. Features: 5 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since April 15, 2024 and is currently priced at $3,999,000.
While more than 154 listings in New York, NY in March 2024 were sold above asking price, there were more than 645 listings sold at asking price, and more than 748 were sold below. The number of listings in New York, NY increased by 3.7% between February 2024 and March 2024. In March 2024 median list price was $845,489 and the average listing age was 96 days.
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