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245 EAST 52 STREET · #TWHOUSE

Turtle Bay· built 1930openSales listingBBL 1013260118
$3,588,000
$604 / ft² · 8 bd · 4 ba · 5,940 ft²
score 1.5 · market
Price
$3.59M
$/ft²
$604
Days on market
6
Monthly taxes
$6,459
Common charges
-
Maintenance
$0

Description

Tucked along a charming stretch of Midtown East, 245 East 52nd Street presents a rare and highly flexible townhouse opportunity-thoughtfully configured as two expansive triplex residences, one occupying the lower floors and the other the upper. This "smart split" layout offers a natural balance: ideal for an owner seeking a live-with-income setup, a multigenerational residence, or an investor looking for strong, adaptable cash flow. Each triplex lives like a true home rather than a typical apartment. The lower residence enjoys a grounded, private feel with seamless access to outdoor space, while the upper triplex rises above the city with light, air, and skyline perspectives. Both units benefit from generous proportions, multiple bedrooms, and a sense of separation that makes them equally compelling in their own right. A standout feature-rare even among townhouses-is the commercial-grade elevator, providing effortless access to every level of the home. It's a quiet but powerful advantage, opening the door to a wide range of uses, from luxury rental configurations to a seamless single-family conversion. What makes this property particularly compelling is its versatility. Keep the current two-unit layout and enjoy immediate usability, or reimagine the entire building into a grand single-family residence. In a neighborhood defined by proximity-to the United Nations, Midtown offices, and the East River-this townhouse sits at the intersection of convenience and opportunity. Whether you're an end-user, investor, or developer, 245 East 52nd Street offers a canvas that adapts to your vision, with scale, infrastructure, and flexibility already in place. Elevatored Midtown East Townhouse with Income & Transformational Potential Introducing a rare 6-story elevatored townhouse in the heart of Turtle Bay, offering approximately 5,940 square feet plus a full basement, private garden, and rooftop terrace. Currently configured as a two-family residence with two expansive triplex homes , each residence features: 4 bedrooms 2.5 bathrooms Entertaining spaces Excellent light This unique layout creates the ideal live-with-income opportunity , while also presenting a clear path to convert into a spectacular single-family residence . Outdoor Living Private garden - perfect for entertaining or quiet retreat Rooftop terrace with open Midtown views Why? Value-Add & Repositioning Opportunities Convert to a luxury single-family townhouse Maintain as two high-end duplex/triplex residences Live in one unit and generate income from the other Create a live + work residence Upgrade interiors to push rents higher UN/Mission/Embassy/Office Space (commercial elevator in place) Who? Investors seeking a value-add opportunity in Midtown East International buyers looking for a prime NYC asset 1031 Exchange Located in Midtown East's Turtle Bay, moments from: United Nations Headquarters Grand Central Terminal Chrysler Building JP Morgan Headquarters and many more THIS is flexible + safe + scalable

Price history

Every list / cut / contract / sold event we've recorded.

  1. listedMay 26, 2026
    $3.59M
    Listed by Corcoran

In-building transactions

Every recorded deed (incl. private + sponsor) for this BBL - actual prices paid.

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No transactions recorded for this BBL yet.

Open violations + recent permits

DOB / HPD signals for this BBL.

Open HPD violations (2)
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    §27-2107 ADM CODE OWNER FAILED TO FILE A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT AS REQUIRED BY ADM CODE §27-2097 AND IS THEREFORE SUBJECT TO CIVIL PENALTIES, PROHIBITED FROM CERTIFYING VIOLATIONS, AND DENIED THE RIGHT TO RECOVER POSSESSION OF PREMISES FOR NONPAYMENT OF RENT UNTIL A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT IS FILED.
    Nov 27, 2023
  • I
    §27-2107 ADM CODE OWNER FAILED TO FILE A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT AS REQUIRED BY ADM CODE §27-2097 AND IS THEREFORE SUBJECT TO CIVIL PENALTIES, PROHIBITED FROM CERTIFYING VIOLATIONS, AND DENIED THE RIGHT TO RECOVER POSSESSION OF PREMISES FOR NONPAYMENT OF RENT UNTIL A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT IS FILED.
    Aug 18, 2016
Recent DOB permits (10)
  • EQ-
    NEW START LLC
  • PL-
    WAGNER ZIV PLUMB HEAT. CSORP
  • OT-
    OWSSOM BULDERS LLC
  • OT-
    OWSSOM BULDERS LLC
  • OT-
    OWSSOM BULDERS LLC
  • AL-
    NEW START LLC
  • PL-
    GF PLUMBING & HEATING INC.
  • AL-
    NEW START LLC