216 E 47Th St

Completed in 1985, this 33-story condominium presents a boutique high-rise scale with just 22 residences—typically one or two units per floor—yielding a low-density layout uncommon for Midtown. Designed with mid-1980s proportions, units range from one- to three-bedroom plans, including a dramatic duplex occupying the top two floors with private landing and oversized terraces. Interiors frequently showcase herringbone hardwood floors, marble bathrooms, roomy foyers and generous closet and storage provisions; some residences have been renovated with high-end appliances and in-unit washers/dryers. Shared spaces are straightforward and service-oriented: a 24-hour attended lobby with concierge and a live-in superintendent, laundry facilities, a bicycle room and complimentary private storage lockers in the basement. Exterior features include private balconies or terraces for many units and occasional floor-to-ceiling or tilt-and-turn windows that capture Midtown and river views. The building’s rules are restrictive about pets, with many listings indicating no-pet policies, and it supports flexible ownership uses—pied-à-terre, investment, co-purchase and gifting are commonly permitted. Located in Midtown East/Turtle Bay, the property sits within easy walking distance of Grand Central, the United Nations and multiple subway lines, positioning residents close to restaurants, grocery options and the East River Esplanade.