The listing facts are current enough for an initial property review.
255 E 49th St Apt 14D
Comps
Listing Notes
Introducing a Douglas Elliman Exclusive by The Vanderploeg Team: Only 3 Bedroom Condo under $2 Million in Midtown East! Skyline Drama, Sunlight, and Space-Three-Bedroom Condo with Wraparound Terrace at The Sterling Plaza Welcome to Residence 14D, one of the building's rare three-bedroom wrapped in glass and bathed in southern and eastern light. From the moment you enter, the city unfolds before you. A gracious foyer opens to an expansive L-shaped living and dining room where floor-to-ceiling windows frame sweeping skyline vistas-including the Chrysler Building-and draw you toward a large wraparound balcony. Morning coffee, sunset wine, even your houseplants will thrive here. The renovated windowed kitchen is a chef's delight, featuring a breakfast bar, Caesarstone counters, custom cabinetry, and top-tier appliances-Sub-Zero refrigerator, Viking range, KitchenAid dishwasher-plus a water filtration system. The thoughtful split-bedroom layout offers privacy and versatility. The first bedroom suite, with its own full bath and built-in shelving, is perfect for guests, a library, or a home office. Down a sunlit hallway, the second bedroom sits opposite a marble full bath, while the oversized primary suite offers room for a California king, generous closets, and a private en-suite bath. Two dedicated workstations make remote work effortless. With six closets, hardwood floors, electric blinds, and through-wall A/C, every detail supports both comfort and style. Sterling Plaza is a full-service, pet-friendly condominium with 24-hour doorman, live-in super, bike room, storage, landscaped courtyard, and laundry room. The building is near 6, E, M subway lines, M49 and M15 buses, and the FDR Drive.
Market Insights
$1176/sqft vs a nearby median of $2038/sqft.
- -42% versus the nearby median price per square foot.
- Price history is limited, so current comps matter more than trend alone.
- 1,700 sqft creates a usable price-per-square-foot read.
Pricing Read
Asking price is about 13.3% below the fair value — likely to draw competing offers if it's still on market.
- Days-on-market gravity−$70k −3.0%
- Transit access+$59k +2.5%
- Mid-century building era−$35k −1.5%
- Open Class C HPD violations−$35k −1.5%
Property Read
The asking price per square foot is below the nearby median, which can be worth a closer comp check.
Price history is still limited; review again as more market activity becomes available.
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Listing Details
- Days on market
- 273 days
- Last price change
- No change recorded
- Listed
- Aug 13, 2025
- Photos
- 10 photos
- Property type
- condos
- Status
- for sale
- Last sold
- Apr 7, 2014 · $2,160,000
Features & Amenities
Photos
Building Facts
- Year built
- 1985
- Stories
- 32
- Total units
- 173
- Residential units
- 171
- Building area
- 3.89 ac
- Lot size
- 11,559 sqft
- Land use
- Mixed residential and commercial buildings
- Building class
- RM
From NYC public records where available.
Price History
Public Records
57 total recorded against the building
1 class C (immediately hazardous)
Tax-lot deed, mortgage, and transfer records on file
Top: homeless person assistance
Top complaint types in ZIP 10017
- Homeless Person Assistance1,446
- Vendor Enforcement863
- Illegal Parking789
- Noise727
- HEAT/HOT WATER621
Recent DOB
- Oct 4, 2023V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED · AEUHAZ1-FAIL TO CERTIFY CLASS 1 NONE
- Jun 9, 2021V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED · AEUHAZ1-FAIL TO CERTIFY CLASS 1 NONE
- Mar 5, 2021V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED · C-CONSTRUCTION OTHER OPTIONAL
- Jan 20, 2021V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED · AEUHAZ1-FAIL TO CERTIFY CLASS 1 NONE
Recent HPD
- Nov 4, 2019Class I · §27-2107 ADM CODE OWNER FAILED TO FILE A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT AS REQUIRED BY ADM CODE §27-2097 AND IS THEREFORE SUBJECT TO CIVIL PENALTIES, PROHIBITE...
- Oct 25, 2019Class I · §27-2107 ADM CODE OWNER FAILED TO FILE A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT AS REQUIRED BY ADM CODE §27-2097 AND IS THEREFORE SUBJECT TO CIVIL PENALTIES, PROHIBITE...
- Oct 24, 2018Class I · §27-2107 ADM CODE OWNER FAILED TO FILE A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT AS REQUIRED BY ADM CODE §27-2097 AND IS THEREFORE SUBJECT TO CIVIL PENALTIES, PROHIBITE...
- Dec 6, 2017Class I · §27-2107 ADM CODE OWNER FAILED TO FILE A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT AS REQUIRED BY ADM CODE §27-2097 AND IS THEREFORE SUBJECT TO CIVIL PENALTIES, PROHIBITE...
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