HISTORIC ILE DE FRANCE TOWNHOUSE
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ILE DE FRANCE TOWNHOUSE 238 EAST 49TH STREET
Turtle Bay Gardens Midtown Manhattan
You are cordially invited to experience one of Manhattan's most extraordinary historic townhouse residences.Step inside this remarkable five-story Ile de France townhouse, where centuries of European elegance meet gracious New York living. Recently restored to its eighteenth-century splendor, the residence features exquisite period paneling, Versailles parquet floors, marble and French limestone, a private elevator, garden views, terraces, and a rare penthouse entertaining level.
3 CENTURIES OF BEAUTY & LUXURY LIVING AWAIT
AN ARCHITECTURAL TREASURE ENFRONTING LANDMARK
TURTLE BAY GARDENS (The Largest Common Garden in Midtown)
MAGNIFICENT PROVENANCE; NEW YORK TOWNHOUSE RESIDENCE OF
FIRST EUROPEAN UNION REPRESENTATIVE TO THE UNITED NATIONS AND
HOME OF PIERRE SCAPULA, LEGENDARY PARISIAN DESIGNER OF THE SILVER CLOUD
ROLLS ROYCE. YACHT INTERiORS FOR STAVOS NIOCCOS AND THE NEW YORK AND
PARIS HOMES OF PRINCESS LEE RADZIWlLL, AS WELL AS CONTRIBUTING HIS
FORMIDABLE DESIGN SKILLS TO THE "ILE DE FRANCE" TOWNHOUSE AT 238 EAST 49th
STREET.
MUSEUM QUALITY RESTORATION TO EIGHTEENTH CENTURY SPLENDOR
PROPER DISTRIBUTION OF ROOMS ...... FEATURES MANDATORY 3 ROOM SEQUENCE
ANTEROOM ................ ROOM SIZE MARBLE & FRENCH LIMESTONE ENTRY FOYER
GRAND SALON ............ 12 ft CEILINGS.VIEW, BALCONY, 300 YEAR OLD" !LE OE FRANCE "PANELLING.
DRAWING ROOM ........... CAN BE USED AS LIBRARY OR OFFICE
(In the style of 18th Century SALLE DE GLAS)
THIS RARE 3 ROOM SUITE IS PERFECT FOR FORMAL ENTERTAINING
ELEVATOR LEADS TO ALL 5 FLOORS ( Creating internal privacy) FEATURING
1) SEPARATE 2 ROOM & BATH SERVICE SUITE
2) RARE PENTHOUSE CONTEMPORARY GLASS WALLED~ BONUS ROOM & BATH
WITH 2 TERRACES & WET BAR. GREAT FOR INFORMAL ENTERTAINING.
3) IMPORTED FRENCH OAK WOOD PANELED GARDEN VIEW MASTER SUITE
WITH WALK-IN CLOSET AND BUILT-IN STORAGE AND 5 FIXTURE MIRROR &
WHITE CARRARA MARBLE BATH.
4)GLORIOUS GUEST ROOM WITH SCALAMANDRE SILK WALLS, PANELING &
GREEN MARBLE WINDOWED DRESSING BATH.
5)VENETIAN DECORATED GARDEN VIEW BEDROOM WITH DRESSING ROOM,
WALK-IN CLOSET & POLYCHROME MARBLE BATH.
6)POLYCHROME MARBLE BANKQUET SIZE DINING ROOM WITH WORKING
FIREPLACE ADJOINS GARDEN DINING TERRACE & COMMON GARDEN.
7) UP TO THE NINUTE KITCHEN WITH FLEXI BLE OPEN OR CLOSED PLAN
FEATURES 2 DISHWASHERS, 2 SINKS & 48 INCH SUB ZERO, 2 OVENS
WITH VENTILATION PROVIDED BY ROOF TOP MUSHROOM FAN.
ABUNDANT CABINETS & CORIAN SEAMLESS SOLID STATE COUNTERTOPS.
8) DELIGHTFUL GOLD & ONYX POWDER ROOM IN THE FLAMBOYANT ROCOCO
STYLE CONVENIENTLY LOCATED OFF THE FOYER.
ALL SPACES ARE MAGNIFICENTLY FURNISHED WITH CAREFULLY CURATED ANTIQUES &
APPROPRIATE PERIOD FURNITURE WHICH TOOK GENERATIONS TO ACQUIRE.
NO NEED TO WAIT...... YOU CAN HAVE THIS HUGE AMENITY PACKAGE NOW!
Single Family Home
ONE YEAR MINIMUM
Also on premises are:
LAUNDRY (2 Washing Machines, 2 Dryers, Laundry Sink)
MECHANICALS (4 Zones of Central AC) (Individual room heat controls)
WINE CELLAR (Natural rock walls assure even temperature)
EXTERIOR SPACE; 3 Terraces, Yard, Access to the Common Garden
BATHS 5 Full Baths, 1 Powder Room
ELEVATOR Serves 5 floors
BRAND NEW LIMESTONE COLOR MASONRY FACADE
Apartment for rent
$48,000/moFees may apply
238 E 49th St, # 1, New York, NY 10017
4beds
4,500sqft
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Apartment
Available Tue Sep 1 2026
Air conditioner, central air
In unit laundry
Central, fireplace
What's special
Rare penthouse entertaining levelGarden viewsPrivate elevatorVersailles parquet floorsMarble and french limestoneExquisite period paneling
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 5
- Full bathrooms: 4
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Central, Fireplace
Cooling
- Air Conditioner, Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, dryer, washer
- Laundry: In Unit
Features
- Walk In Closet
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Furnished: Yes
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 4,500 sqft
Video & virtual tour
Property
Parking
- Details: Contact manager
Features
- Patio & porch: Deck, Patio, Terrace
- Exterior features: Balcony, Courtyard, Fios Available, Furnished, Garden, Loft, Public Outdoor Space, Walk In Closet
- Has view: Yes
- View description: City View, Garden View, Park View
Lot
- Features: Garden, Private
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Apartment
- Property subtype: Apartment
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Park
HOA
- Amenities included: Laundry, Park, Roof Deck
Location
- Region: New York
Financial & listing details
- Lease term: Contact For Details
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/13/2026 | Listed for rent | $48,000$11/sqft |
Source: Zillow Rentals Report a problem | ||
Neighborhood: Turtle Bay
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 8/10Ps 59 Beekman Hill InternationalGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.4 mi
- 8/10Jhs 104 Simon BaruchGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.4 mi
- 8/10Art and Design High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.4 mi







