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SOLD FOR $690,000

Listed at $699,000 · Sold 1.3% below asking · Closed November 16, 2018

251 E 51ST Street #5B
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Closed For Sale Co-op

$699,000

251 E 51ST Street #5B

Midtown East, Manhattan

The Gaylord

MLS® #RLS10440178

RLS at REBNY

Listing by HomeDax Real Estate

1

Bedroom

1

Bath

N/A

Sq. Ft.

N/A

Year Built

Quick Summary

Bedrooms 1
Bathrooms 1
Year Built N/A
Ownership Co-op
Maintenance $1,197/mo
Neighborhood Midtown East

Property Highlights

  • Exposure: West facing

Property Details

Type Co-op
Ownership Stock Cooperative
Total Rooms 3
Baths null Full
Exposure West
Pets Yes
Parcel # 1325-0024-00251-000-000005B

Description

Spacious one bedroom with open city views in a quiet, prime location with great building amenities: fitness center, furnished roof deck, on-site garage, central laundry, full-time doorman and live-in super. The building has recently updated all elevators and the fitness center with the latest equipment, including Peloton bike. The beautiful living space has Citicorp and Lipstick Building views along with lush greenery from its Western exposure. The bedroom comfortably fits a King-sized bed and main living space accommodates living and dining room furniture and a small office set-up as well. Recently upgraded, the apartment is in excellent condition including California Closets, crown moldings, granite kitchen countertops, stainless appliances, refinished hardwood floors and double-pane UV windows. Pied-a-terre and co-purchasing allowed. Pets are welcome. Steps to 6, E, M trains, great restaurants, shopping, Whole Foods, a dog park and Greenacre Park which has a tranquil waterfall! Note: Photos have been virtually staged and/or digitally retouched.

Features & Amenities

Interior Features

Common Area

Building Information

Building The Gaylord
Total Units 191

Financial Details

Maintenance $1,197/mo
Sale Price $690,000
Previous Price $749,000

Midtown East is a dynamic hub that serves as the gateway to Manhattan for many. Home to iconic landmarks like Grand Central Terminal and the Chrysler Building, the neighborhood offers unparalleled convenience for commuters and professionals. The residential landscape is a mix of high-rise luxury towers and charming side-street cooperatives, providing a wide array of options for those who want to be at the center of the city's energy.

Midtown East Live Market Data

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Active Listings

221

Median Asking Price

$1.69M

Median $/Sqft

$1,656

Avg Days on Market

N/A

New This Week

9

Price Reduced

25%

Sold (30 Days)

12

Median Sale Price

$1.31M

Live data from RLS at REBNY • Updated 3/25/26, 6:14 PM EST

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251 E 51ST Street #5B, Midtown East, New York County

Floor Plans

Floor Plan
MLS® ID: RLS10440178
First Listed: 5/16/2018
Price Changed: 6/4/2018
Closed: 11/16/2018
Contract Date: 5/16/2018

Listing Courtesy of HomeDax Real Estate - Nicholas Oliver

Listing Contact: (917) 960-8524

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