Studio apartment for rent in Turtle Bay, Manhattan

321 East 48th Street #1L

Turtle Bay, Manhattan, NY 10017

  • Studio
  • 1 bath
  • 497 sq ft
  • Available now

Amenities

  • Bike room
  • Dishwasher
  • Elevator
  • Fios available
  • Garden view
  • Hardwood floors
  • Live-in super
  • Pet friendly
  • View

From the listing

**Beautifully Renovated Studio with Private Outdoor Terrace – Midtown East!** Welcome to 321 East 48th Street, Unit 1L, a beautifully updated studio apartment featuring a spacious private outdoor terrace in the heart of Midtown East's desirable Turtle Bay neighborhood. This thoughtfully designed home offers a comfortable living area, modern finishes, and light-colored flooring throughout. The contemporary kitchen features stainless steel appliances, a gas range, dishwasher, sleek cabinetry, and modern countertops. The renovated bathroom includes a glass-enclosed walk-in shower, contemporary vanity, stylish tile finishes, and additional built-in storage. **The highlight of this apartment is the spacious private outdoor terrace**, offering a wonderful extension of your living space. Perfect for relaxing, enjoying your morning coffee, or entertaining guests. Conveniently located near Grand Central Terminal, the United Nations, restaurants, cafés, shopping, and public transportation. **Apartment Features:** - Spacious private outdoor terrace - Separate sleeping alcove - Renovated kitchen with stainless steel appliances - Dishwasher and gas range - Modern bathroom with walk-in shower - Built-in storage - Light-colored flooring throughout - Convenient Midtown East location A rare opportunity to enjoy private outdoor space in the heart of Manhattan! **Contact us today to schedule a private showing.**

Written by Most NYC Realty. LeaseLine shows it as it appears on StreetEasy.

Apartment details

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Application fee
$700, required
Security deposit
$3,950, required
Pets
Dogs allowed
Rooms
1

About the building

  • Built in 1962
  • 125 apartments
  • 14 floors
  • 2 elevators
  • Energy Star score 43 of 100

Nearest subway

Lexington Av/51-53 Sts (6,E,F)6EF

  • 0.3 miles away
  • Step-free access
  • 2 stations within half a mile

School zones

School district 2. From the city’s school zone maps. Zones can change from year to year, so confirm with NYC Public Schools.

Violations and inspections

HPD counts violations by topic for the whole tax lot, which may include other buildings.

Mold
2 open
No open violations about
Lead paint, pests, heat and hot water, or leaks
Bedbugs
None in the owner’s 2025 filing
Facade
Inspected and rated safe

Renovation and building permits

Interior renovation permits
Most recent issued in 2026
Building permits
Last issued February 2026. Antenna, boiler equipment, general construction, plumbing, protection and mechanical methods, sidewalk shed, and supported scaffold in the last 5 years

How it compares

Per apartment, compared with 169 other apartments LeaseLine listed in Turtle Bay in the last 90 days.

  • Heat and hot water complaintsNone in the last 12 months

    None. 97% of Turtle Bay apartments on LeaseLine have none either.

  • Noise complaints2 complaints in the last 12 months

    About typical for Turtle Bay apartments on LeaseLine.

  • Buildings Department complaints3 complaints in the last 12 months

    More per apartment than 72% of Turtle Bay apartments on LeaseLine.

Public records from NYC Open Data and the MTA, as of October 15, 2026. Class C violations are immediately hazardous and class B hazardous. Subway distances are in a straight line, so the walk is a little longer. Permit dates are when the Buildings Department issued the permit, not when work was done. Records and reviews can be out of date, so confirm what matters to you with the lister.

About this listing

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