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244 East 49th Street

$6,195,000

for sale

4,560 ft²

$1,358 per ft²

9 rooms

4 beds

3.5 baths

House
Turtle Bay
Resale

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Listing by Sotheby's International Realty, Corporate Broker, 650 Madison Avenue, New York, NY 10022

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Common charges

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Estimated payment

$38,011/mo

Taxes

$6,686/mo

Tax abatement

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About

Seller’s agent

Lisa Larson

Licensed Associate Real Estate Broker

Sotheby's International Realty

Angela Wu

Licensed Associate Real Estate Broker

Sotheby's International Realty

Description

244 East 49th Street is an opportunity for a discerning buyer to own the former long-term residence of iconic actress Katharine Hepburn. The epitome of New York glamour defines this gorgeous 19-foot-wide townhouse, which seamlessly blends the home’s special architectural character with modern sensibilities.

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Home features

Central air
Dishwasher
Fireplace
Wood
Hardwood floors
Private outdoor space
Garden
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City, Garden
Washer/dryer

Building amenities

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About the building

244 East 49th Street

244 East 49th Street, New York, NY 10017

Single-family house in Turtle Bay

1 unit

4 stories

1899 built

For sale

1 available units for sale

For rent

0 available units for rent

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Property history

Price change: No changes
Days on market: 155 days

Date	Price	Event
3/16/2026	$6,195,000	Listed by Sotheby's International Realty
2/12/2026	$6,495,000	No longer available
11/13/2025	$6,495,000	Temporarily off market
7/14/2025	$6,495,000	Price decreased by 6%
5/1/2025	$6,925,000	Price decreased by 4%

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LIRRat Grand Central	0.31 miles
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EMat 5th Av–53rd St	0.43 miles