324 E 50Th St

Built in 1922, this six-story, prewar cooperative occupies a tree-lined block in Midtown East’s Turtle Bay neighborhood. The walk-up structure retains original period details — high ceilings, decorative moldings in the entry and corridors, and hardwood floors — while many apartments have been modernized with updated kitchens, windowed bathrooms, and in-unit washer/dryer hookups. Residences are predominantly two-bedroom and one-bedroom layouts with generous ceiling heights and large windows that provide strong natural light; several homes feature exposed brick, herringbone or wide-plank oak flooring, and custom closets. Common interior elements include a formal entrance foyer and shared dining/communal areas in some units; there are limited exterior amenities, though select apartments offer private outdoor spaces under 60 square feet or much larger private terraces on rare occasions. The co-op board is relatively flexible: it permits pieds-à-terre, guarantors, parent purchases, co-purchasing and subletting (typically after an initial period), and allows up to 75% financing. Laundry facilities are available in the building. Pet policy is restrictive toward dogs with cats often allowed; a flip tax and occasional assessments have appeared in listings. Located close to multiple subway lines (4/5/6 and E/M) and near the United Nations and local dining, this building blends prewar character with periodic high-end renovations in a highly walkable Midtown East setting.