Bahaus-Moderne Masterpiece...
Only the third time on the market since it was built, be the proud new owner of the historic Morris Sanders House featured in the March 1936 edition of "Architecture Forum" when newly built. This home is one of the few surviving structures that bridge the Bauhaus and Moderne movements. The property even has its own Wikipedia entry and was recently featured in Curbed!
All original details are intact and await to be lovingly restored in this nearly 6,900/sf, 6-story home with a garden, roof terrace, and full basement (not included in the square footage). Abutting the property is the historic public garden Amster Yard (said to have been the terminal stop of the Boston Stage Coach on the Eastern Post Road in the 18th Century).
Ideal for an end-user (who may want rental income), consulate, foundation, or a family office.
Restore to the original setup below or reconfigure as needed.
First Floor: Office with design room and private garden.
Second and Third Floor: Duplex apartment consisting of living room, dining room, kitchen, 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, 2 fireplaces, and ample closet space.
Fourth, Fifth, and Sixth Floors Triplex apartment consisting of living room, dining room, kitchen, 3 bedrooms, 3 baths, 2 fireplaces, ample closet space, and private roof terrace.
Located on the historic Audrey Hepburn block, the homes were originally owned by artists, fashion designers, and actors. Currently, the consulates of Peru and Ukraine are on the block as well as the expansive Instituto Cervantes.
Close to destination landmarks (including the United Nations and newly restored Waldorf Astoria) and all major transportation (including Grand Central Terminal).
Active
$4,995,000
219 E 49th St, New York, NY 10017
6beds
6,901sqft
Townhouse
Built in 1935
-- sqft lot
$-- Zestimate®
$724/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Original detailsDuplex apartmentRoof terracePrivate roof terraceOffice with design room
- 160 days
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Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: August 17, 2025 at 12:32pm
Listing by:
Compass 646-717-7987,
Minh Luong
Source: StreetEasy,MLS#: S1759711
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 6
- Bathrooms: 6
- Full bathrooms: 4
- 1/2 bathrooms: 2
Rooms
- Room types: Bike Room, Package Room
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Washer/Dryer
- Laundry: Inside
Features
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Has fireplace: Yes
Interior area
- Total structure area: 6,901
- Total interior livable area: 6,901 sqft
Property
Features
- Patio & porch: Deck, Other
- Exterior features: Courtyard, Balcony, Garden, Private Roof Deck
- Has view: Yes
- View description: City, Garden, Park/Greenbelt
Details
- Special conditions: Resale
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Townhouse
- Property subtype: Townhouse
Condition
- Year built: 1935
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Turtle Bay
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- Amenities included: Laundry
Location
- Region: New York
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $724/sqft
- Annual tax amount: $56,964
- Date on market: 3/16/2025
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