211 E 51St St

A 14-story boutique condominium in Midtown Manhattan, originally built in 1958 and converted to condos in 2008, the building contains one- through three-bedroom residences configured for full-time living and pied-à-terre use. Architect Shamir Shah led the conversion, giving the façade and interiors a contemporary, high-end renovation; units commonly feature high ceilings, wide-plank white oak floors, expansive double-glazed casement windows and custom millwork. Apartment footprints range from efficient one-bedrooms with separate dining areas and eat-in kitchens to multi-bedroom combination units with formal foyers, multiple exposures and terraces. Many homes include modern chef’s kitchens with stone countertops, premium appliances and in-unit washers/dryers, plus storage lockers provided by the building. Common areas emphasize full-service luxury on a human scale: a tasteful marble lobby with 24-hour doorman and concierge, a live-in superintendent, an on-site fitness room, bicycle storage and shared laundry. Outdoor amenities include private balconies, terraces and direct adjacency to Greenacre Park — a landscaped urban garden with a 25-foot waterfall — enhancing quiet greenery at the doorstep. The property allows pets and provides building storage; monthly charges and taxes are noted in listings as comparatively low for the neighborhood. Occupying a tree-lined block near Third Avenue and East 51st Street, the location puts residents steps from multiple subway lines (E, M, 6) and Grand Central, plus fine dining, shopping and cultural venues. The building’s scale, concierge services and proximity to urban green space combine to deliver a Midtown East lifestyle that balances city convenience with measured residential privacy.