Midtown East Homes under $2.5 million

Welcome to Midtown East, one of New York City’s most vibrant and sought-after neighborhoods! Nestled between the iconic skyscrapers of Midtown Manhattan and the serene beauty of the East River, Midtown East offers a unique blend of urban energy and tranquil living. Known for its rich history and diverse culture, this neighborhood is a hub for professionals, families, and anyone looking to experience the best of city life.

Midtown East is home to a variety of charming parks, world-class dining establishments, and boutique shops, making it an ideal location for those who appreciate convenience and style. With easy access to public transportation, residents can effortlessly explore the rest of Manhattan and beyond. The neighborhood boasts landmarks like the United Nations Headquarters, Grand Central Terminal, and the stunning Chrysler Building, providing a picturesque backdrop to daily life.

For those seeking a home in this bustling area, you’ll be delighted to know that there are exceptional properties available for under $2.5 million. Whether you’re looking for a chic studio, a spacious one-bedroom, or even a cozy two-bedroom apartment, Midtown East has a variety of options that cater to different lifestyles and budgets. Many of these homes feature modern amenities, stunning city views, and proximity to parks and cultural attractions.

Living in Midtown East means embracing the quintessential New York experience, where every day brings new opportunities for adventure and connection. Discover your dream home in this dynamic neighborhood, and become part of a community that truly embodies the spirit of New York City!

Newest Midtown East Homes under $2.5 million

$918,000

1 Beds ⋅ 1 Baths ⋅ RLS20119049 MLS

NEW CONDO TO THE MARKET • Oversized 1 Bedroom + Den: Offers flexibility to use the extra room as a home office, guest space, or other. Has a window facing south. • Enormous Entertaining Space: A large, open layout perfect for hosting guests. • Corner Living Room: Features dual exposures Mostly South and some West maximizing natural light. Expansive room for grand living and entertaining • Oversized Bedroom Capacity: Large enough to comfortably fit a king-size bed and nightstands. Renovation & High-End Finishes • Open Chef's Kitchen: Equipped with stainless steel appliances and a large breakfast bar for casual dining. Premium Countertops. Truly an abundance of space. • Premium Materials: Features wide plank floors throughout and a Carrera marble bathroom that uniquely includes a window (highly desirable for ventilation and natural light in NYC). • Ambient Lighting: Custom or recessed lighting designed to enhance the mood and aesthetic. • Mostly South Exposure: Ensures excellent, consistent sunlight throughout the day. Some West from bedroom and bathroom • Condominium Structure: Offers flexible ownership rules (easier to rent out or buy compared to a co-op). • Low Carrying Costs: Features low common charges (cc) and real estate taxes, making it a more affordable long-term investment. The property boasts an incredibly central location near: • Shopping & Design: Bloomingdale's flagship store and the Decoration & Design (D&D) Building. • Grocery Stores: Both Trader Joe's and Whole Foods Market are within walking distance. • Green Space: Close proximity to Central Park. • Transit: Excellent access to multiple subway lines and crosstown buses for an easy commute.

150 E 56th St Unit 10A, New York

Listing courtesy of Compass.

$1,995,000

1 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ RLS20118546 MLS

Enjoy some of the most amazing views from floor-to-ceiling windows across from a Huge Living Room and Large Master Bedroom. Super unique views directly facing the graceful spires of St. Patrick’s Cathedral – right at eye level. Also a full view of the Empire State Building and Rockefeller Center from its rooftop gardens down to the ice skating rink and the giant Christmas tree in season. Southern exposure bathes the space in sunlight by day, and the spectacular view becomes a romantic fairyland at night.In excess of 1,200 square feet of splendid living space in this renovated apartment with wide hard-wood floors throughout. The large Living Room has a spacious Alcove perfect as a den, study or private guest bedroom which can be closed off by tall, custom fitted, frosted glass doors. The Master Bedroom has an en-suite marble bathroom and an overabundance of fitted storage. There is a new full second bathroom with rain shower, and a kitchen with stainless steel appliances, natural stone countertop and closet with washer and dryer.Originally conceived by Aristotle Onassis in 1974, Olympic Tower is widely considered one of the finest full-service condominium buildings in New York City. The Olympic Tower is a white glove, 5-star building with impeccable service. Conveniences include full-time doorman and concierge services, attended elevator, park-view gym, bicycle storage room, and valet parking.

641 5th Ave Unit 26-F, New York

Listing courtesy of City Connections Realty Inc.

$425,000

1 Baths ⋅ RLS20117874 MLS

Well-Proportioned Alcove Studio in a Quiet, Garden-Facing Setting Welcome to 4A at 240 East 55th Street, a well-proportioned alcove studio with a comfortable and functional layout in a prime Midtown location. The dedicated sleeping alcove creates a natural separation between the living and sleeping areas, offering a practical alternative to a traditional studio layout. The apartment features a south-facing exposure overlooking a quiet garden, offering a peaceful setting away from the bustle of the city. Generous closet space adds valuable storage, making this a particularly practical home for its size. 240 East 55th Street is an intimate cooperative of just under 100 units featuring a part-time doorman, live-in superintendent, full-time porter, laundry room, and common storage and bike room. The building offers a flexible board policy, allowing pied-à-terres, co-purchases, parents purchasing for children, guarantors, and gifted purchases. After one year of residency, shareholders may sublet indefinitely. There is no flip tax. Cats are welcome; sorry, no dogs. Ideally located in Midtown East, the building is surrounded by an excellent array of shopping, dining, fitness, and transportation options. Whole Foods, Equinox, Bloomingdale's, Rockefeller Center, numerous restaurants and shops, and multiple subway lines are all nearby, with Central Park just a short distance away. A great opportunity to own a well-laid-out alcove studio with generous storage, a peaceful garden-facing setting, and a convenient Midtown location.

240 E 55th St Unit 4A, New York

Listing courtesy of Compass.

$375,000

1 Baths ⋅ RLS20117812 MLS

Residence 6F is a spacious, renovated studio with large windows and high ceilings. A divider has already been installed, creating a separate sleeping area while keeping the open feel of the space. Both the kitchen and bathroom have been renovated. The kitchen has quartz countertops, stainless-steel appliances, and deep cabinetry with soft-close drawers and concealed internal compartments. The eat-in area comfortably fits a table for four. Custom built-in shelving and a matching radiator cover add storage and character. There's a large primary closet plus two additional closets. The apartment faces the courtyard, so it stays quiet throughout the day. The building has 71 apartments across ten floors, with a 24-hour doorman, an elevator operator, and a resident superintendent. Shared amenities include a laundry room, storage, and a bike room. Pied-à-terre use, co-purchasing, and guarantors are permitted with board approval, and buyers may finance up to 75%. Cats are welcome; dogs are not permitted. The location is prime Midtown East. The 4/5/6 and E/M subway lines are just two to three blocks away, and Grand Central is a short walk. Rockefeller Center, the United Nations, and the East River Greenway are all nearby. Furniture in select photos has been virtually staged.

155 E 49th St Unit 6F, New York

Listing courtesy of Compass.

$849,000

2 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ RLS20117778 MLS

Peaceful and quiet views are offset by exceptional space, generous proportions, and the rare convenience of an in-unit washer and dryer. Welcome to Residence 6H at 200 East 57th Street, a beautifully maintained two-bedroom, one-and-a-half-bathroom home in the heart of Sutton Place. A gracious entry foyer leads to an expansive living room with ample space for relaxing, dining, and entertaining. The renovated windowed kitchen is equipped with high-end appliances and an in-unit washer and dryer, while both bathrooms also feature windows. The generously sized primary bedroom offers an en-suite bath and abundant closet space. The versatile second bedroom is currently configured as a home office but can easily accommodate a variety of uses. 200 East 57th Street is a full-service, pet-friendly cooperative offering a 24-hour doorman, concierge, live-in resident manager, newly renovated lobby, beautifully landscaped roof deck, fitness room, parking garage, bicycle storage, and private storage. The building is smoke-free, and monthly maintenance includes basic cable and utilities. A 2% flip tax is paid by buyer, and up to 65% financing is permitted. Ideally situated near excellent restaurants, Whole Foods, Trader Joe’s, and numerous transportation options—including the 4, 5, 6, E, M, N, R, and W subway lines—this home combines generous living space with outstanding convenience. Schedule a private showing and discover everything Residence 6H has to offer.

200 E 57th St Unit 6H, New York

Listing courtesy of Compass.

$1,285,000

2 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ RLS20117756 MLS

ALL SHOWINGS AND OPEN HOUSE SHOWINGS BY APPOINTMENT ONLY Spacious and quiet 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom home in a charming full service prewar co-op. Enter into a large entry foyer which leads to an expansive living room for dining and entertaining. The adjacent windowed chef's kitchen has been opened with a breakfast bar and high-end stainless steel appliances including a Viking gas range stove with vented hood, Viking dishwasher, and a Bosch refrigerator. There are white granite countertops and plentiful cabinetry. The apartment has a split bedroom layout with comparable sized bedrooms. Currently the bedroom off the living room is being used as the primary. It has northern and western views from large windows as well as a deep closet. Down the hall is a linen closet and a nicely renovated windowed bathroom with a walk-in shower. On the opposite end of the apartment is a den/office space with built-in shelving, and a large 2nd bedroom with a windowed ensuite bathroom that has a tub shower. There is also a windowed, oversized walk-in closet, a second closet, and built-in bookshelves in this bedroom. Additional features of this inviting home include beamed ceilings, hardwood floors, abundant closet space, and an in-unit washer/dryer. The Beekman Hill is a prewar cooperative built in 1931 with amenities that include a 24-hour doorman, elevator operator, live-in superintendent, laundry room, bike room, and additional storage for rent (waitlist) in the basement. The building also has the Butterfly System. Conveniently located in Midtown East, near exciting restaurants and shopping, and within walking distance from iconic New York City institutions including Rockefeller Center and Radio City Music Hall. There is easy access to transportation including multiple bus lines as well as the 4,5,6 trains at Grand Central and the 6,E,M trains at the Lexington Avenue station. Co-purchases, guarantors, pied-a-terres, subletting, and pets are allowed. This apartment has a 2% flip tax paid by the seller.

319 E 50th St Unit 7KL, New York

Listing courtesy of Compass.

$825,000

2 Beds ⋅ 1 Baths ⋅ RLS20116880 MLS ⋅ The Harridge House BLDG.

First Offering After a Gut Renovation at Harridge House Be the first to live in this beautifully gut-renovated two-bedroom, one-bathroom residence at the highly sought-after Harridge House. Located on East 57th Street between Second and Third Avenues, this gracious K-line home combines generous proportions, thoughtful design, and exceptional natural light in one of Midtown East’s premier full-service cooperatives. A gracious entry foyer, framed by two spacious closets, opens into an expansive living and dining space designed equally well for comfortable everyday living and entertaining. An oversized window fills the living room with natural light, while beautiful white oak flooring runs throughout the home. The stunning kitchen is seamlessly integrated with the dining and living areas and features abundant cabinetry, generous counter space, slab stone countertops and backsplash, and brand-new, top-of-the-line appliances. The king-sized primary bedroom is a serene, pin-drop-quiet retreat with a nearly 8-foot-wide double window. A cavernous walk-in closet provides exceptional storage. The flexible second bedroom can also serve as a nursery, guest room, or home office. Built in 1963, Harridge House is an impeccably maintained full-service cooperative with a 24-hour doorman, resident manager, newly renovated hallways, and an elegant marble-and-glass lobby centered around a tranquil Zen garden connecting the building’s north and south towers. Amenities include a beautifully landscaped rooftop deck with spectacular city views, two central laundry rooms, bike storage, and an on-site parking garage with direct building access. Ideally situated on East 57th Street, the building is moments from Whole Foods, Trader Joe’s, Bloomingdale’s, and a wide range of dining and shopping. Convenient transportation options include the 4/5/6, N/R/W, E/F/M, and Q subway lines, as well as multiple crosstown bus routes. Monthly maintenance includes electricity, heat, gas, and water. The cooperative permits co-purchasing, guarantors, pied-à-terres, and subletting. Sorry, no‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌ dogs.

225 E 57th St Unit 8K, New York

Listing courtesy of Compass.

$825,000

1 Beds ⋅ 1 Baths ⋅ RLS20110074 MLS

Residence 12F is an exquisite junior four with private terrace in the highly sought-after, Rosario Candela designed Two Beekman Place, located between 49th and 50th Streets. This lovely home retains the charm and sophistication of the Art Deco era, but has been renovated and updated for today's living. Enter this oversized one-bedroom home through an enormous entry foyer/gallery that leads to a spacious living room with a sunny northern exposure and beamed ceilings. A large private terrace runs the entire length of the residence and offers impressive northern and western views of the Midtown skyline.The renovated kitchen features appliances by Sub-Zero and Thermador, an abundance of counter and cabinet space, and a built-in desk area. Adjacent to the kitchen is a formal full size windowed dining room. A light-filled, king size corner bedroom has open city views from its northern and western exposures. This lovely home also features a windowed bathroom and copious storage space, including two walk-in closets. Built in 1932, Two Beekman Place is a full-service cooperative located in the elegant Beekman neighborhood, which is known for its close proximity to midtown and for its beautiful pre-war architecture. The Rosario Candela design features a 24 hour doorman, resident manager, an elevator operator, storage area for residents, laundry facilities, and a lovely landscaped roof deck with fabulous city and river views. The building is pet friendly. Two Beekman is just steps away from many great restaurants, shopping, and transportation as well as Peter Detmold Park, well-known for its dog run and gorgeous views of the east river. Building allows up to 50% financing and there is a 2% flip tax paid by the buyer.

2 Beekman Pl Unit 12F, New York

Listing courtesy of Compass.

$1,450,000

1 Beds ⋅ 1 Baths ⋅ RLS20116521 MLS

Residence 41D Highlights: - Soaring 10'5" ceilings—the highest among residences below the penthouse level - South-facing floor-to-ceiling windows with expansive skyline and river views - Custom-designed furniture collection by Thomas Juul-Hansen, including sofa, bed, tables, stools, lighting, wallpaper, area rugs, mattress, and television - Miele appliance package, complemented by a Marvel wine refrigerator - Motorized Roman shades - Private storage unit on the 24th floor, included with the residence An elegant European oak entry door opens to a beautifully crafted kitchen featuring super-white quartzite countertops and island, bronze and tinted-mirror glass backsplash, matte-lacquered white oak cabinetry, fluted mirrored glass, and white oak-paneled walls. An elegant Miele appliance suite includes a refrigerator and freezer, induction cooktop with fully vented hood, wall and speed ovens, and dishwasher. An undermounted Kraus sink is outfitted with a custom-designed chrome faucet. The kitchen flows into an airy living room with refined detailing by Thomas Juul-Hansen throughout and 7" European oak flooring. The charming bathroom is carved out of Greek Bianco Dolomiti stone vanity and backsplash and Turkish Fiore di Bosco stone walls and flooring, with polished nickel Waterworks fixtures. Each residence features a Miele washer and dryer and a 4-pipe fan coil HVAC system with zoned climate control for year-round comfort. ONE11 Residences at Thompson Central Park places New York City energy at your feet and refined Thomas Juul-Hansen interiors in your home. Centrally located and nestled atop the new Thompson Central Park hotel, the building features 99 one and two bedroom condominium residences and penthouses. A collection of premium amenities and services include a 24-hour attended lobby featuring onsite restaurants and full-service jazz bar, private lounge, fitness center with yoga studio and dynamic classes and full access to Thompson's world-renowned concierge and lifestyle experience. Membership is also available for Exhale Spa and Drybar. Set moments from Central Park, Carnegie Hall, Fifth Avenue, MoMA, Rockefeller Center, Lincoln Center, Columbus Circle, and the Theater District, this address places you at the center of Manhattan’s most beloved cultural, culinary, and shopping destinations, with convenient access to an extensive network of subway lines. Please note: The color of the furniture package differs slightly from the photos.

111 W 56th St Unit 41D, New York

Listing courtesy of Howard Hanna NYC.

$495,000

1 Beds ⋅ 1 Baths ⋅ RLS20116431 MLS

Pre-War Co-op in Prime Midtown East. Charming pre-war elevator building with a live-in superintendent and virtual doorman. Exceptionally convenient Midtown East location with a westbound bus stop right across the street—perfect for an easy commute. Move-in ready home featuring a renovated kitchen and access to a hidden south-facing garden that spans the entire rear of the building—an unexpected oasis in the city. Building amenities include laundry facilities, storage lockers, and a bike room. Recently updated lobby, windows, and elevators enhance both comfort and style. Flexible ownership policies: guarantors, pied-à-terres, and subletting with Board approval are all permitted.

150 E 49th St Unit 3E, New York

Listing courtesy of Sothebys International Realty.

$900,000

1 Beds ⋅ 1 Baths ⋅ RLS20116419 MLS ⋅ The Harridge House BLDG.

PRIVATE OUTDOOR SPACE, Stunning one-bathroom apartment with venetian plaster walls. This light-filled home contains North-Eastern exposures and an updated kitchen with Fisher Paykel stainless steel appliances located on East 57th Street. Enjoy an open-living floor plan, bright light all day, and massive, corner private terrace with all the amenities Harridge House has to offer. Escape from the city in your oversized master bedroom featuring a walk-in closet offering quiet serenity. The home features plenty of extra storage, Large open dressing area/bathroom, excellent closet space, central air/heating, and hardwood floors throughout. A rare convenience of maintenance ($2,522.01) that covers all utilities (heat, hot water, gas, electric, and central air conditioning.) Enjoy one of Sutton Place’s most established full service cooperatives, residents enjoy a 24 hour doorman, resident manager, and a striking marble lobby with an enclosed landscaped garden. Additional amenities include a roof deck with sweeping city views, bike storage, central laundry, and an on-site parking garage with direct building access. The building allows co-purchasing, guarantors, pied-a-terre. Pet policy/ Cats are allowed and only service and ESA dogs allowed with additional ESA application.

225 E 57th St Unit 11L, New York

Listing courtesy of Sothebys International Realty.

$2,300,000

1 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ RLS20111717 MLS ⋅ Olympic Tower BLDG.

Welcome to 641 Fifth Avenue, Unit 28F, where floor-to-ceiling windows frame extraordinary, eye-level views of St. Patrick’s Cathedral, with sweeping vistas extending to the Empire State Building and Rockefeller Center, including its rooftop gardens, iconic skating rink, and Christmas tree. Southern exposure fills the residence with natural light throughout the day, while the city skyline creates a dazzling backdrop after dark. Spanning more than 1,200 square feet, this beautifully renovated residence pairs generous proportions with sleek, modern finishes. The sprawling main living space offers distinct areas for both living and formal dining, all set against the dramatic city views. A renovated kitchen is thoughtfully appointed with top-of-the-line appliances, stone countertops, and streamlined cabinetry. The oversized bedroom features its own wall of windows overlooking the skyline, along with an en-suite bath complete with a dual vanity and glass-enclosed rain shower. An in-unit washer and dryer and powder room complete the home. Conceived by Aristotle Onassis, Olympic Tower is one of Fifth Avenue’s premier white-glove condominiums, offering full-time doorman and concierge service, attended elevators, a fitness center, bike storage, and valet parking. Set along one of Manhattan’s most iconic stretches of Fifth Avenue, Unit 28F presents a rare opportunity to experience exceptional views, refined interiors, and full-service living in the center of Midtown.

641 5th Ave Unit 28F, New York

Listing courtesy of Compass.

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