212 E 48Th St

A nine-story, 1924 pre-war cooperative on a tree-lined Turtle Bay block, this boutique building was designed by John H. Duncan and retains clear classical proportions and masonry detailing. The property contains roughly forty-eight apartments, primarily one-bedroom residences with high ceilings, original moldings and hardwood floors; many units feature wood-burning fireplaces, oversized double-hung windows and multiple exposures. Interiors commonly include entrance foyers, separate dining areas or eat-in kitchens, generous walk-in closets and windowed kitchens and bathrooms that preserve pre-war scale while in some cases being renovated with modern appliances. Shared spaces emphasize well-maintained, traditional finishes: a marble arched lobby, staffed door service, a live-in superintendent, central laundry and private storage bins in the basement. Exterior and communal amenities include a landscaped private garden off the lobby, a building roof deck and an enclosed courtyard/garden area that provides outdoor respite in Midtown. The coop’s governance is flexible relative to many peers: it permits pets, co-purchasing, guarantors, pied-a-terres and limited subletting, and allows up to 80% financing; periodic assessments have been disclosed. Located within easy walking distance of Grand Central, the United Nations and Midtown transit, the building balances pre-war character with full-service conveniences and accessible downtown/midtown lifestyle.