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251 E 51ST Street #3M
Closed For Sale Co-op

$637,500

$850 per sq ft

251 E 51ST Street #3M

Turtle Bay, Manhattan

The Gaylord

MLS® #RLS20022512

RLS at REBNY

Listing by Douglas Elliman Real Estate

1

Bedroom

1

Bath

750

Sq. Ft.

1960

Year Built

Quick Summary

Bedrooms 1
Bathrooms 1
Living Area 750 sq ft
Year Built 1960
Ownership Co-op
Maintenance $1,378/mo
Neighborhood Turtle Bay
Floor 3 of 21

Property Highlights

  • Views: Other
  • Outdoor Space: Deck

Property Details

Type Co-op
Ownership Stock Cooperative
Total Rooms 3
Baths 1 Full
Floor 3 of 21
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Pets Yes
Year Built 1960
Living Area 750 sq ft
Structure Type HighRise
Basement Other
Parcel # 1325-0024-00251-000-000003M
Block/Lot 01325/0024

Description

Opportunity for a deal! Move right in and write your own New York story, this pin-drop quiet, value-priced, pristine oversized 1-bedroom at The Gaylord, Apartment 3M, 251 East 51st Street, New York, NY 10022 features excellent layout, great light, immense 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.

Features include beautiful refinished wood parquet floors, ample sized living room with picture windows and large dedicated dining area, north-facing view of the courtyard with open sky with a sprinkling of iconic cityscapes. The lovely kitchen offers excellent pantry space and stainless appliances Your bright primary suite features a wall of windows, plenty of space for a king size bed, plus space for a seating area or home office. The highlight: Tons of immense double size floor to ceiling closets, designer lighting, and a flex layout ready to fit all of your belongings, allowing you to create the Zen-like experience you deserve.

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.

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.

Features & Amenities

Interior Features

Building In Basement

Exterior Features

Building Roof Deck Private Outdoor Space Under60 Sqft Deck

Building Amenities

Elevators

Building Information

Building The Gaylord
Total Units 191
Stories 21
Structure HighRise

Financial Details

Maintenance $1,378/mo
Original Price $729,000
Sale Price $637,500
Previous Price $645,000

Turtle Bay is a refined and diplomatic enclave, 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 diverse 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

147

Median Asking Price

$1.29M

Median $/Sqft

$1,487

Avg Days on Market

N/A

New This Week

5

Price Reduced

33%

Sold (30 Days)

11

Median Sale Price

$1.29M

Live data from RLS at REBNY • Updated 2/17/26, 1:22 AM EST

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251 E 51ST Street #3M, Turtle Bay, New York County

MLS® ID: RLS20022512
First Listed: 5/8/2025
On Market: 5/8/2025
Price Changed: 2/10/2026
Closed: 2/9/2026
Contract Date: 5/8/2025

Listing Courtesy of Douglas Elliman Real Estate - Lydia H Sussek

Listing Contact: (917) 721-7853

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