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251 East 51st Street 3MNew York, NY 10022

For Sale

$645,000

Smart Buyer Rebate $3,625

Serious reduction, serious seller! Move right in, and write your own New York story. Value-priced, pristine and oversized, this pin-drop quiet 1-bedroom home at The Gaylord, Apartment 3M at 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.

Listed by Lydia H Sussek

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License #40SU1173761

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Douglas Elliman Real Estate

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(917) 721-7853

Listed by Joelle Jensen

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License #10401320859

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Douglas Elliman Real Estate

Last updated September 10, 2025

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Source: REBNY #RLS20022512

Listing Facts

  • TypeCo-op
  • NeighborhoodTurtle Bay
  • Bedrooms1
  • Bathrooms1
  • Days on Prevu125
  • HOA/Maint. Fees$1,378/month
  • Size750 sqft
  • Price per sqft$860

Amenities

  • Private Outdoor Space
  • Concierge

Location

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Listing History

09/08/2025
Price Decreased
$645,000
07/16/2025
Price Decreased
$679,000
06/09/2025
Price Decreased
$699,000
05/08/2025
Listed by Douglas Elliman Real Estate
$729,000

Estimated Closing Costs

Total
$9,500
Attorney Fees
$4,000
Bank Attorney
$1,500
Other Closing Costs
$4,000

Estimated closing costs are based on the list price of $645,000 and a 20% downpayment. These estimates are for indicative purposes only. Actual closing costs may vary for each transaction. See the Closing Costs Calculator for calculations specific to your situation.

Property Details for 251 East 51st Street 3M

Association

Amenities

  • Pets Allowed: Building Yes, No
  • Concierge: Doorman Full Time

Fees

  • Association Fee: $1,378.00 Monthly

Compensation

Commissions

  • Buyer Agency Compensation: 3.0Percent

Exterior

Construction

  • Number Of Units Total: 191
  • Property Condition: Excellent
  • Stories Total: 21
  • Structure Type: High Rise
  • Year Built: 1960
  • Building Name: The Gaylord
  • Entry Level: 3

Features

  • Building Features: Elevator(s)
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck

Interior

Measurements

  • Living Area: 750
  • Living Area Units: SquareFeet

Rooms

  • Bathrooms Full: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 1
  • Bedrooms Total: 1
  • Rooms Total: 3

Other

Location

  • City Region: Manhattan
  • Subdivision Name: Turtle Bay
  • Tax Block: 01325
  • Tax Lot: 0024

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