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251 E 51ST Street #5B
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$645,000

251 E 51ST Street #5B

Turtle Bay, Manhattan

The Gaylord

MLS® #RLS20083135

RLS at REBNY

Listing by Douglas Elliman Real Estate

1

Bedroom

1

Bath

N/A

Sq. Ft.

1960

Year Built

Quick Summary

Bedrooms 1
Bathrooms 1
Year Built 1960
Ownership Co-op
Maintenance $1,454/mo
Neighborhood Turtle Bay
Floor 5 of 21

Property Highlights

  • Views: City Lights, City, Panoramic

Property Details

Type Co-op
Ownership Stock Cooperative
Total Rooms 3
Baths 1 Full
Floor 5 of 21
View City Lights, City, Panoramic
Pets Yes
Year Built 1960
Structure Type HighRise
Basement Other
Parcel # 1325-0024-00251-000-000005B
Block/Lot 01325/0024

Description

Opportunity for a deal! Move right in and write your own New York story, this sun-flooded pin-drop quiet, value-priced, pristine oversized 1-bedroom at The Gaylord, Apartment 5B, 251 East 51st Street, New York, NY 10022 features excellent layout, great light, custom closets, and SUPER LOW MONTHLIES, this delightful home literally feels like a hug from the moment you walk in, experience a sense of calm and serenity with everything you need, in one of the city's most charming neighborhoods, to start this next great chapter of your life.<p>

Features include ample sized living room with impressive views of iconic cityscapes and a calming outlook of greenery through the picture windows. The lovely kitchen offers excellent prep space and stainless appliances. Your bright primary suite features a wall of windows, plenty of space for a king size bed plus room for a reading nook or home office. Enjoy immense floor to ceiling closets, and a layout designed to fit all of your belongings, allowing you to create the Zen-like experience you deserve.<p>

Full-service living means a friendly dedicated service team, with 24/7 doorman, handymen and wonderful live-in building manager, available to assist with your every need. The well-run building recently updated all elevators, and the newly renovated fitness center now features top-of-line equipment including Peloton. Additional amenities include a stunning roof deck with amazing views and lounge seating, central laundry and on-site garage.<p>

Situated in "Little Paris" one of the most vibrant parts of the City, surround yourself with jazz clubs, restaurants, cafes and gourmet shops including Boulangerie Chez les Frenchies, Ideal Cheese, Simchick meats, Roy's Fish and of course Trader Joes, D'agostino and Whole Foods, just to name a few. Best of all, start your day with a meandering stroll with your dog, a bike ride or a jog in East River Esplanade, one of the City's most gorgeous pristine new greenway system parks. This is truly a neighborhood where you can feel at home, and between the apartment, building and local perks, as well as pet friendly and allowing 75 percent financing permitted, truly a fabulous opportunity for a deal, your search ends here.<p>

Features & Amenities

Interior Features

Building In Basement

Exterior Features

Building Roof Deck

Building Amenities

Elevators

Building Information

Building The Gaylord
Total Units 191
Stories 21
Structure HighRise

Financial Details

Maintenance $1,454/mo

Turtle Bay is a refined and diplomatic corridor, home to the United Nations Headquarters and numerous international consulates. The neighborhood is famous for the historic Turtle Bay Gardens and its tree-lined streets. Real estate in Turtle Bay offers a wide selection, from elegant pre-war townhouses to modern luxury condominiums that provide a quiet residential atmosphere just steps away from the bustle of Midtown.

Turtle Bay Live Market Data

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Active Listings

181

Median Asking Price

$1.02M

Median $/Sqft

$1,481

Avg Days on Market

N/A

New This Week

12

Price Reduced

30%

Sold (30 Days)

9

Median Sale Price

$999K

Live data from RLS at REBNY • Updated 4/11/26, 11:08 AM EST

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251 E 51ST Street #5B, Turtle Bay, New York County

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MLS® ID: RLS20083135
First Listed: 4/11/2026
On Market: 4/11/2026
Price Changed: 4/11/2026
Contract Date: 4/11/2026

Listing Courtesy of Douglas Elliman Real Estate - Lydia H Sussek

Listing Contact: (917) 721-7853

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