Turtle Bay lies in Midtown East between 42nd and 53rd Streets, and east from Lexington Avenue to the East River. That's worth noting because, thanks to the very un-Midtown Manhattan environment of stately tree-lined blocks and distinctively international flair, Turtle Bay sometimes seems not to be in Manhattan at all. Turtle Bay’s sophisticated languor may have something to do with the presence of The United Nations and a host of embassies -- and with them a diverse, international community -- but the appeal of Turtle Bay’s enticingly laid-back, community-oriented feel is distinctly its own.
While the United Nations Building is Turtle Bay's most recognizable architectural landmark -- and one of the most recognizable in all of New York City -- Turtle Bay is also home to as rich an array of architecture as any neighborhood in Manhattan. Elegant 19th-century brownstones line tree-lined side streets, and the Tudor City complex near First Avenue and 43rd Street offers a wealth of pre-war co-ops. Those old-Manhattan buildings define Turtle Bay for most New Yorkers, but some new construction condominiums have brought Turtle Bay up to date, and added some very intriguing new condo listings to a neighborhood that had plenty of appeal already. The pre-war condominium conversion at 142 East 49th Street offers a classic Turtle Bay condo experience, while its neighbor at 212 East 47th offers a condo conversion option of more recent vintage. New construction condominiums such as the unmistakably Trump-y Trump World Tower and The Alexander offer some very contemporary condo comforts.
Turtle Bay condos cover just about the full spectrum in Manhattan real estate, but the one thing that apartments in Turtle Bay feature is a unique and uniquely appealing combination of prime Manhattan location and access to a wide array of culinary and cultural attractions. That’s Turtle Bay.
With classic pre-war style, 142 East 49th Street in Midtown East features location and luxury. With a quiet yet modern interior, 142 East 49th Street is an ideal escape from Manhattan. Located in Midtown, the apartments for sale are all at close and direct access to Manhattan’s most famous landmarks.
Located in the lively Turtle Bay area, 212 East 47th Street is a unique converted condominium that offers residents a variety of design packages for their apartments, such as natural wood flooring and white granite counter tops. Amenities include concierge, fitness center, large rooftop deck, several balconies with triple river views, and yoga room.
232 East 50th Street, Turtle Bay
232 East 50th Street is a remarkably located pre-war townhouse with a backyard and the United Nations headquarters, subway lines, and the Queensboro bridge and Midtown Tunnel at easy access from it. A private terrace and delightful views make this Turtle Bay apartment for sale a comfortable and pleasant place to live.
250 East 57th Street , Turtle Bay
A 59-story high-rise in Manhattan’s Midtown East, 250 East 57th Street will feature unique architectural style. The residences at 250 East 57th Street will feature the best views of Midtown. Beyond the residential nature, the building will contain two Manhattan schools as well as a Whole Foods Market.
330 East 57th Street located in Sutton Place, is a lustrous 17-story condominium made up of individual floor apartments that promise privacy and security to residents. With private keyed elevator entry for access to apartments, this building embodies modernism with floor–to-ceiling windows, maple flooring, and remarkable finishes in both the kitchen and bathroom.
Offering recessed cove lighting, a unique exterior from fritted glass and anodized metal, and charcoal-stained maple flooring, Midtown East’s 441 East 57th Street has “unusual” as its middle name. Touchless elevator service, biometric thumbprint readers, and a cyberDoorman epitomize the condo as a cutting-edge oeuvre of real estate.
345 East 46th Street, Turtle Bay
Geared towards diplomats, 50 United Nations Plaza combines spacious interiors, a prime location, and modern amenities into a single luxury apartment building. The 44-story building was designed by noted architect Norman Foster.
A Tudor-style pre-war condo, 865 UN Plaza offers an atmosphere of old-fashioned grace with modern edge. The Midtown East condo features a trendily offbeat design with rustic stone, natural granite, and subway tiles. With sweeping East River views, the 16-floor high-rise on 865 First Avenue is the condo of any New Yorker’s dreams.
315 East 46th Street, Turtle Bay
Alexander Plaza, a modern condominium located on 315 East 46th Street in Turtle Bay, combines minimalist style with significant wide-open space, creating a blank canvas for any buyer to work with. Developed by Sydness Architects, this uniquely shaped,18-floor glass condominium is surrounded by a culturally diverse community consisting of high-rises and charming restaurants.
236 East 47th Street, Turtle Bay
Located in Midtown East, The Club at Turtle Bay is the kind of apartment building that provides residents with both easy access to Manhattan’s best shopping and restaurant options yet still offers them seclusion. For anyone looking to live near their job in Midtown Manhattan, The Club at Turtle Bay is especially ideal.
