What is the rent for a studio at 249 EAST 48 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10017?

Based on recent listing data, rent for a studio at 249 EAST 48 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10017 is approximately $3,350 per month.

What is the rent for a studio at 249 EAST 48 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10017?

Based on recent listing data, rent for a studio at 249 EAST 48 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10017 is approximately $3,300 per month.

What is the rent for a 2-bedroom at 249 EAST 48 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10017?

Based on recent listing data, rent for a 2-bedroom at 249 EAST 48 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10017 is approximately $4,950 per month.

What is the rent for a 2-bedroom at 249 EAST 48 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10017?

Based on recent listing data, rent for a 2-bedroom at 249 EAST 48 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10017 is approximately $5,720 per month.

How does rent at 249 EAST 48 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10017 compare to the neighborhood?

Compared to other buildings in the 10017 zip code: studio rents are about 8% below the neighborhood median; studio rents are about 9% below the neighborhood median; 2-bedroom rents are about 21% below the neighborhood median; 2-bedroom rents are about 8% below the neighborhood median.

Is 249 EAST 48 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10017 rent stabilized?

Yes, 249 EAST 48 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10017 is rent stabilized with 9 stabilized units. Rent-stabilized tenants have protections limiting annual rent increases and providing lease renewal rights.

When is the cheapest time to rent at 249 EAST 48 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10017?

Based on historical listing data, September tends to be the most affordable month to sign a lease at 249 EAST 48 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10017, while November is typically the most expensive. Timing your move to September could save approximately 9% compared to peak pricing.

Who is the landlord of 249 EAST 48 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10017?

The registered owner of 249 EAST 48 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10017 is TURTLE BAY HOUSE CONDO. You can view their full portfolio of buildings on Lucid Rents.

Is the landlord of 249 EAST 48 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10017 a good landlord?

249 EAST 48 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10017, owned by TURTLE BAY HOUSE CONDO, has an overall grade of A (4.0/5) on Lucid Rents. Tenants have left 7 reviews. Check tenant reviews for firsthand experiences.

What is the building rating for 249 EAST 48 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10017?

249 EAST 48 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10017 has an overall grade of A with a score of 4.0 out of 5 on Lucid Rents. This score is based on violations, complaints, and tenant reviews.

Has 249 EAST 48 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10017 had any Department of Buildings violations?

Yes, 249 EAST 48 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10017 has 10 Department of Buildings violations on record. These can include issues related to construction safety, building codes, and structural concerns.

What amenities does 249 EAST 48 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10017 have?

249 EAST 48 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10017 offers 5 amenities including Elevator, Pet Friendly, Doorman, Rent Stabilized, Good Cause. View the full amenity list on the building page.

Does 249 EAST 48 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10017 allow pets?

249 EAST 48 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10017 lists pet-friendly amenities (Pet Friendly). Contact the building management to confirm current pet policies and any breed or size restrictions.

Does 249 EAST 48 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10017 have a doorman or concierge?

249 EAST 48 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10017 offers the following security and access amenities: Doorman.

What schools are near 249 EAST 48 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10017?

There are 9 schools near 249 EAST 48 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10017, including 4 public schools, 2 charter schools, 3 private schools. Nearby schools include P.s. 059 Beekman Hill International (8 min walk), Art And Design High School (8 min walk), The River School (13 min walk), East Side Elementary School, Ps 267 (15 min walk), Success Academy Charter High School Of Liberal Arts (bx) (16 min walk), and more.

What public transit is near 249 EAST 48 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10017?

249 EAST 48 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10017 has 4 transit options nearby. The closest include: bus: 1 AV/E 45 ST (M15), 0.22 mi away.

Is 249 EAST 48 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10017 safe? What is the crime rate nearby?

The 10017 zip code where 249 EAST 48 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10017 is located had 1,587 crime incidents in the past 2 years, including 84 violent crimes, 957 property crimes, and 546 quality-of-life incidents. Check the neighborhood report card for 10017 for full details.

When was 249 EAST 48 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10017 built and how many units does it have?

249 EAST 48 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10017 was built in 1959, has 21 floors, contains 179 total units, 162 of which are residential.

How energy efficient is 249 EAST 48 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10017?

249 EAST 48 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10017 has an ENERGY STAR score of 75 out of 100 and a site energy use intensity (EUI) of 68.6 kBtu/ft² (2024 data). This is considered an above-average efficiency rating.

What do tenants say about living at 249 EAST 48 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10017?

249 EAST 48 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10017 has 3 tenant reviews with an average rating of 4.0 out of 5. 0 out of 3 reviewers would recommend this building.

249 EAST 48 STREET — Rent Intelligence for Midtown East, NYC

Midtown East · Manhattan, NY, 10017

Built 195921 floors179 unitsBBL 1013227501

Current rent range

$3,300 – $5,720 / mo

4 bedroom bands tracked · sampled from recent listings · rent stabilized

Leave a review

★★★★★4.07 reviews

Verified reviewsTBOwned byTURTLE BAY HOUSE CONDO6 bldgs

249 EAST 48 STREET

Manhattan, NY, 10017

249 EAST 48 STREET is a mid-century 1959 building, 21 floors, 179 units in Midtown East, NYC. Owned by TURTLE BAY HOUSE CONDO. Rent stabilization on file covers 9 units (registered 2024). Lucid Rents has 7 verified tenant reviews on this building.

HPD violations0last 7 years · class A, B, C

Evictions filed0last 7 years

Tenant reviews74.0 ★ avg

Rent-stab units179DHCR records

Building age67 ybuilt 1959

311 complaints0last 7 years

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Rental intelligence.

Neighborhood Median Rent

Manhattan · March 2026

Studio

$3,350/mo

1 listing

Studio

$3,300/mo

1 listing

2 BR

$4,950/mo

1 listing

2 BR

$5,720/mo

1 listing

This building is rent stabilized — actual rents typically trade below neighborhood medians.

Seasonal Pattern

Best & worst months to sign a lease

Cheapest

September

Most expensive

November

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Potential savings: ~9% by timing your move to September.

Rent vs. area median Manhattan

Studio

This building: $3,350 – $3,350

8% belowArea: $3,625

1 BR

This building: — – —

—Area: $4,850

2 BR

This building: $4,950 – $4,950

21% belowArea: $6,238

Units Historic Rent 0 listings

—No dataNo recent listings

Neighborhood Rent Range Manhattan

Studio1 listing

$3,350

$3,588 – $3,663

2 Bed1 listing

$6,238

$6,238

Range (P25 – P75)MedianBased on recent listings in Manhattan

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Rental intelligence.

01b / 09

Rent trends.

Midtown East

Quarterly market rent, 2014–2026 (latest = Q1 2026 forecast)

Asking rent

$5,023

current quarter

Effective rent

—

per bedroom only

YoY change

2.1%

asking, vs 1 yr ago

10-year change

23%

asking, since ~'16

Asking rent per bedroom type — switch tabs to see each with effective (concession-net) rent.

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Rent trends.

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Neighborhood risks.

within 0.75 mi

197 nearby

within 0.75 mi

Public-safety

shelters, methadone, halfway, sex offenders

24/7 Noise

sirens, construction, schools, rail, avenue traffic

Environmental

137

brownfields, industrial zones, sanitation

Block-level

311 noise, rats, bedbug history

Sources: NYC DHS · DOB · 311 · DSNY · FDNY · NYS DCJS · NYS DECSee full report

02 / 10

Neighborhood risks.

02 / 10

Violations, 311, & more.

hpd · dob · 311 · acris
last 7 years

Violation & Complaint Trends

Monthly counts over the last 7 years · all data sources

Steady

HPDTop Violations

0 total

No violations
0

311Top Complaints

0 total

No complaints
0

DOBTop Filings

0 total

DOB Violations
0

EvictionsEvictions

0 filed

Evictions filed
0

Recent records

Last 7 years

—NO RECORDS—
No HPD records on file in the last 7 years.

See all 0 HPD records

02 / 09

Violations, 311, & more.

03 / 10

What tenants actually say.

4.0 /5

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

7 reviews

5★

43%

4★

29%

3★

14%

2★

14%

1★

Pros: Management is responsive and maintenance tends to issue same day. Doorman are extremely helpful and detail oriented. Packages are well maintained. Building is clean and quiet. Laundry in basement. Multiple elevator…

positiveSep 2025

Anonymous

Pros: Nice apartment layouts, good value in square footage-price ratio. Cons: Apartments have almost no ventilation. Our unit has one small external vent in the bathroom, and is otherwise an unventilated cement box. Bi…

negativeSep 2025

Anonymous

Unit 2c Pros: This building is just beautiful. Renovated and has the most attentive staff. Tenants are all good people. Cons: I adore this building but did have some roaches in my unit. Not an infestation, but the only…

positiveJan 2025

Anonymous

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What tenants actually say.

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Building amenities.

Building Amenities

5 amenities

BUILDING

Elevator
Doorman

PET FRIENDLY

Pet Friendly

OTHER

Rent Stabilized
Good Cause

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Building amenities.

05 / 10

The landlord.

TURTLE BAY HOUSE CONDO

Portfolio of 6 buildingsPresident: Hank KimmelMail: 249 East 48 Street, New York, NY, 10017

Portfolio-level grade reflects the landlord's buildings across NYC, weighted by unit count. Individual building grades may differ.

View full landlord profile

buildings

4.5

avg score / 5

portfolio grade

nearby owned

Their Other Buildings

Top 5 by score · of 6 total

See all 6 →

Ownership timeline · this building

ACRIS deeds and regulatory filings

1959Building constructed179 units · 21 floors
nowTURTLE BAY HOUSE CONDOOwner of record per HPD registration · manages 6 buildings · registration active through 2026-09-01.

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The landlord.

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Crime & safety.

10017 · last 12 months

Safety & Crime

Very safeSafety score · last 12 months

NYPD CompStat · updated weekly

LAST 12 MONTHS · 10017

Violent84

Property957

Quality-of-life546

Total incidents1,587

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About this area.

Midtown East · 10017

249 EAST 48 STREET · Manhattan · 40.754° N, -73.969° W

Walk

Transit

Bike

Estimated from nearby transit & amenity data

4 bus stops nearby4 min

6 schools nearby8 min

Nearby Transit

BUS

1 AV/E 45 STM15
0.2 mi4 min
3 AV/E 43 STQM40QM42QM32QM34
0.3 mi5 min
1 AV/E 43 STM15-SBS
0.3 mi6 min
E 42 ST/2 AVM42
0.3 mi6 min

Nearby Schools & Colleges

PUBLIC SCHOOLS

P.s. 059 Beekman Hill InternationalElementary
0.4 mi8 min
Art And Design High SchoolHigh School
0.4 mi8 min
The River SchoolElementary
0.7 mi13 min
East Side Elementary School, Ps 267Elementary
0.8 mi15 min

CHARTER SCHOOLS

Success Academy Charter High School Of Liberal Arts (bx)Charter
0.8 mi16 min
Success Academy Charter High School Of The Liberal ArtsCharter
0.8 mi16 min

PRIVATE SCHOOLS

Family SchoolElementary
0.1 mi2 min
Beekman SchoolHigh School
0.1 mi2 min
Children's AcademyElementary
0.1 mi2 min

The neighborhood

Midtown East

Midtown East around Grand Central Terminal is a commuter's paradise — the Chrysler Building gleams overhead, steakhouses and sushi spots serve the office crowd, and the 4/5/6/7/S trains converge underfoot. Residential options are limited but convenient.

3,162buildings tracked4.5avg LucidIQ$4,850median 1BR

14,486population$140kmedian income69%renters

Transit HubWork HubIconic ArchitectureBusyConvenient

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Neighborhood overview

Midtown East→

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Crime in 10017

See full breakdown→

Incident type · 6-month trend · vs. New York City average

Rent trends in Midtown East

Median rent & comparables→

1BR & 2BR averages · month-over-month · current listings

Nearby neighborhoods to explore

Murray Hill· 0.37 mi East Village· 0.72 mi Midtown East· 0.82 mi Gramercy Park· 0.9 mi Midtown· 1.12 mi

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Crime & safety.

07 / 10

About this area.

08 / 10

History of the building.

construction · ownership · permits

At a glance

Year built1959

Floors21

Total units179

Rent-stab units179

ClassRM

BBL1013227501

195019601970198019902000201020202030

1959

Building constructed

179 units · 21 floors · class RM

2024

Rent stabilization on file

9 stabilized units registered.

now

Current owner: TURTLE BAY HOUSE CONDO

Portfolio includes 6 buildings.

07 / 09

History of the building.

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Frequently asked questions.

What is the rent for a studio at 249 EAST 48 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10017?
Based on recent listing data, rent for a studio at 249 EAST 48 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10017 is approximately $3,350 per month.
What is the rent for a studio at 249 EAST 48 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10017?
Based on recent listing data, rent for a studio at 249 EAST 48 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10017 is approximately $3,300 per month.
What is the rent for a 2-bedroom at 249 EAST 48 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10017?
Based on recent listing data, rent for a 2-bedroom at 249 EAST 48 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10017 is approximately $4,950 per month.
What is the rent for a 2-bedroom at 249 EAST 48 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10017?
Based on recent listing data, rent for a 2-bedroom at 249 EAST 48 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10017 is approximately $5,720 per month.
How does rent at 249 EAST 48 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10017 compare to the neighborhood?
Compared to other buildings in the 10017 zip code: studio rents are about 8% below the neighborhood median; studio rents are about 9% below the neighborhood median; 2-bedroom rents are about 21% below the neighborhood median; 2-bedroom rents are about 8% below the neighborhood median.
Is 249 EAST 48 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10017 rent stabilized?
Yes, 249 EAST 48 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10017 is rent stabilized with 9 stabilized units. Rent-stabilized tenants have protections limiting annual rent increases and providing lease renewal rights.
When is the cheapest time to rent at 249 EAST 48 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10017?
Based on historical listing data, September tends to be the most affordable month to sign a lease at 249 EAST 48 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10017, while November is typically the most expensive. Timing your move to September could save approximately 9% compared to peak pricing.
Who is the landlord of 249 EAST 48 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10017?
The registered owner of 249 EAST 48 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10017 is TURTLE BAY HOUSE CONDO. You can view their full portfolio of buildings on Lucid Rents.
Is the landlord of 249 EAST 48 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10017 a good landlord?
249 EAST 48 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10017, owned by TURTLE BAY HOUSE CONDO, has an overall grade of A (4.0/5) on Lucid Rents. Tenants have left 7 reviews. Check tenant reviews for firsthand experiences.
What is the building rating for 249 EAST 48 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10017?
249 EAST 48 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10017 has an overall grade of A with a score of 4.0 out of 5 on Lucid Rents. This score is based on violations, complaints, and tenant reviews.
Has 249 EAST 48 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10017 had any Department of Buildings violations?
Yes, 249 EAST 48 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10017 has 10 Department of Buildings violations on record. These can include issues related to construction safety, building codes, and structural concerns.
What amenities does 249 EAST 48 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10017 have?
249 EAST 48 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10017 offers 5 amenities including Elevator, Pet Friendly, Doorman, Rent Stabilized, Good Cause. View the full amenity list on the building page.
Does 249 EAST 48 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10017 allow pets?
249 EAST 48 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10017 lists pet-friendly amenities (Pet Friendly). Contact the building management to confirm current pet policies and any breed or size restrictions.
Does 249 EAST 48 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10017 have a doorman or concierge?
249 EAST 48 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10017 offers the following security and access amenities: Doorman.
What schools are near 249 EAST 48 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10017?
There are 9 schools near 249 EAST 48 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10017, including 4 public schools, 2 charter schools, 3 private schools. Nearby schools include P.s. 059 Beekman Hill International (8 min walk), Art And Design High School (8 min walk), The River School (13 min walk), East Side Elementary School, Ps 267 (15 min walk), Success Academy Charter High School Of Liberal Arts (bx) (16 min walk), and more.
What public transit is near 249 EAST 48 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10017?
249 EAST 48 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10017 has 4 transit options nearby. The closest include: bus: 1 AV/E 45 ST (M15), 0.22 mi away.
Is 249 EAST 48 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10017 safe? What is the crime rate nearby?
The 10017 zip code where 249 EAST 48 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10017 is located had 1,587 crime incidents in the past 2 years, including 84 violent crimes, 957 property crimes, and 546 quality-of-life incidents. Check the neighborhood report card for 10017 for full details.
When was 249 EAST 48 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10017 built and how many units does it have?
249 EAST 48 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10017 was built in 1959, has 21 floors, contains 179 total units, 162 of which are residential.
How energy efficient is 249 EAST 48 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10017?
249 EAST 48 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10017 has an ENERGY STAR score of 75 out of 100 and a site energy use intensity (EUI) of 68.6 kBtu/ft² (2024 data). This is considered an above-average efficiency rating.
What do tenants say about living at 249 EAST 48 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10017?
249 EAST 48 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10017 has 3 tenant reviews with an average rating of 4.0 out of 5. 0 out of 3 reviewers would recommend this building.

09 / 09

Frequently asked questions.

10 / 10

NYC-specific insights.

Rent stabilization and seismic safety

Rent stabilizationProtected

DHCR registration & tenant protections

Yes

rent stabilized

stabilized units

2024

since

Stabilized units have annual rent-increase caps set by the Rent Guidelines Board and lease-renewal rights.

09 / 10

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