249 E 48Th St

Completed in 1957, this 20-story white-brick condominium comprises roughly 163 units made up primarily of one- and two-bedroom layouts along with studios and larger corner residences. The exterior reads as mid-century Manhattan masonry, and many homes feature oversized windows and balconies or terraces offering city and occasional river glimpses. Interior characteristics include hardwood floors in original and renovated units, galley kitchens or eat-in kitchens, formal dining niches in larger homes, and plentiful closets—some units contain walk-in or cedar storage. Common areas are full-service in scale: a 24-hour doorman, live‑in superintendent, on-site laundry, recently modernized elevators and lobby improvements, and a private basement garage available for a fee or deeded parking in limited cases. Building operations emphasize low monthly common charges and active capital maintenance; periodic assessments have occurred for reserve replenishment and elevator modernization. The property sits at the northwest corner of 48th Street and 2nd Avenue in Turtle Bay, a block characterized by tree-lined streets and historic townhouses, with immediate access to neighborhood groceries, restaurants, a weekly farmers’ market, fitness clubs, and multiple subway and bus lines. Pets are permitted and the building accommodates pied-à-terre and various ownership arrangements subject to board rules.