
238 E 49th St, New York, NY 10017
What This House Offers
HISTORIC • ILE DE FRANCE· TOWNHOUSE3 CENTURIES OF BEAUTY & LUXURY LIVING AWAITAN ARCHITECTURAL TREASURE ENFRONTING LANDMARKTURTLE BAY GARDENS (The Largest... Common Garden in Midtown)MAGNIFICENT PROVENANCE; NEW YORK TOWNHOUSE RESIDENCE OFFIRST EUROPEAN UNION REPRESENTATIVE TO THE UNITED NATIONS ANDHOME OF PIERRE SCAPULA, LEGENDARY PARISIAN DESIGNER OF THE SILVER CLOUDROLLS ROYCE. YACHT INTERiORS FOR STAVOS NIOCCOS AND THE NEW YORK ANDPARIS HOMES OF PRINCESS LEE RADZIWlLL, AS WELL AS CONTRIBUTING HISFORMIDABLE DESIGN SKILLS TO THE ""ILE DE FRANCE"" TOWNHOUSE AT 238 EAST 49thSTREET.MUSEUM QUALITY RESTORATION TO EIGHTEENTH CENTURY SPLENDORPROPER DISTRIBUTION OF ROOMS ...... FEATURES MANDATORY 3 ROOM SEQUENCEANTEROOM ................ ROOM SIZE MARBLE & FRENCH LIMESTONE ENTRY FOYERGRAND SALON ............ 12 ft CEILINGS. PARQUET VERSAILLES FLOORING.GARDENVIEW, BALCONY, 300 YEAR OLD"" !LE OE FRANCE ""PANELLING.DRAWING ROOM ........... CAN BE USED AS LIBRARY OR OFFICE(In the style of 18th Century SALLE DE GLAS)THIS RARE 3 ROOM SUITE IS PERFECT FOR FORMAL ENTERTAININGELEVATOR LEADS TO ALL 5 FLOORS ( Creating internal privacy) FEATURING1) SEPARATE 2 ROOM & BATH SERVICE SUITE2) RARE PENTHOUSE CONTEMPORARY GLASS WALLED~ BONUS ROOM & BATH WITH 2 TERRACES & WET BAR. GREAT FOR INFORMAL ENTERTAINING.3) IMPORTED FRENCH OAK WOOD PANELED GARDEN VIEW MASTER SUITE WITH WALK-IN CLOSET AND BUILT-IN STORAGE AND 5 FIXTURE MIRROR & WHITE CARRARA MARBLE BATH.4)GLORIOUS GUEST ROOM WITH SCALAMANDRE SILK WALLS, PANELING & GREEN MARBLE WINDOWED DRESSING BATH.5)VENETIAN DECORATED GARDEN VIEW BEDROOM WITH DRESSING ROOM, WALK-IN CLOSET & POLYCHROME MARBLE BATH.6)POLYCHROME MARBLE BANKQUET SIZE DINING ROOM WITH WORKING FIREPLACE ADJOINS GARDEN DINING TERRACE & COMMON GARDEN.7) UP TO THE NINUTE KITCHEN WITH FLEXI BLE OPEN OR CLOSED PLAN FEATURES 2 DISHWASHERS, 2 SINKS & 48 INCH SUB ZERO, 2 OVENS WITH VENTILATION PROVIDED BY ROOF TOP MUSHROOM FAN. ABUNDANT CABINETS & CORIAN SEAMLESS SOLID STATE COUNTERTOPS.8) DELIGHTFUL GOLD & ONYX POWDER ROOM IN THE FLAMBOYANT ROCOCO STYLE CONVENIENTLY LOCATED OFF THE FOYER.ALL SPACES ARE MAGNIFICENTLY FURNISHED WITH CAREFULLY CURATED ANTIQUES &APPROPRIATE PERIOD FURNITURE WHICH TOOK GENERATIONS TO ACQUIRE.NO NEED TO WAIT...... YOU CAN HAVE THIS HUGE AMENITY PACKAGE NOW!Also on premises are: LAUNDRY (2 Washing Machines, 2 Dryers, Laundry Sink)MECHANICALS (4 Zones of Central AC) (Individual room heat controls)WINE CELLAR (Natural rock walls assure even temperature)EXTERIOR SPACE; 3 Terraces, Yard, Access to the Common GardenBATHS 5 Full Baths, 1 Powder RoomELEVATOR Serves 5 floorsBRAND NEW LIMESTONE COLOR MASONRY FACADE
Unit
- $48,000 / month
- 4 Beds
- 6 Baths
- 4500 sq. ft.
- Available Now
Home Features
- Balcony
- Fireplace
- Furnished
- Smoke Free
- Walk-In Closets
Community Features
- Elevator
- Laundry Facilities
238 E 49th St is a single-family home for rent in New York, NY
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Area Scores
Walkability
Exceptionally walkable100 / 100
Transit
Exceptional public transit100 / 100
Driveability
Somewhat drivable30 / 100
Bikeability
Very bikeable80 / 100
Soundscore ™
Busy66 / 100
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Local Education
Colleges and Universities
School
Commute Time (Distance)
LIM College
Walk: 12 min (0.6 mi)
Berkeley College-New York
Walk: 15 min (0.8 mi)
The Graduate Center, CUNY
Drive: 3 min (1.2 mi)
Yeshiva Univ., Beren
Drive: 3 min (1.3 mi)
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Shopping Centers
Shoppers will appreciate 238 E 49th St proximity to Grand Central Terminal, Savoy Plaza, and E Walk. Grand Central Terminal is 0.6 miles away, and Savoy Plaza is within a 12 minute walk.
Commuting
With top-notch public transportation and a TransitScore of 100, Midtown East is exceptional public transit. Within 2.9 miles of 238 E 49th St, you’ll find 51 Street, Lexington Av/53 St, and Lexington Avenue-53 Street.
Parks and Recreation
Recreational activities near 238 E 49th St are plentiful. Discover 5 parks within 3 miles, including Sony Wonder Technology Lab, Bryant Park, and St. Catherine's Park.
Airports
Living in Midtown East provides easy access to LaGuardia, located just 16 minutes from 238 E 49th St. Another nearby airport is Newark Liberty International, located 15.2 miles away.
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