351 E 51st St

Turtle Bay occupies a compact stretch of Midtown East between the East River and Manhattan’s busy avenues. Its mix of residential blocks, office towers and diplomatic missions gives the neighborhood a distinctive contrast between quieter side streets and energetic avenues. The United Nations headquarters sits along the river, while Tudor City’s landscaped courtyards and distinctive architecture add a historic enclave to the cityscape. Green escapes include the East River waterfront and the small parks and gardens scattered through the area. Restaurants, cafés and neighborhood shops line streets such as Second Avenue, with Grand Central Terminal and its dining and retail nearby. The United Nations offers a notable cultural landmark, and Midtown’s theaters and nightlife are within reach. Many errands are possible on foot, and subway service, buses and Grand Central make trips across the city straightforward. Turtle Bay neighborhood listings have a median rent of $4,850 per month and a typical range of $2,850 to $50,000.