--- title: "221 East 50th Street #5C, New York City, NY 10022" description: "221 East 50th Street #5C, New York City, NY 10022 — Midtown East, New York City, NY. Listing Price $315,000. Studio bed, 1 bath Illustrative Buyer Commission Share of $4,725 at closing, based on a 3% buyer-broker commission." url: "https://realestaterebatesnewyork.com/buy/newyorkcity/manhattan/10022/221-east-50th-street-5c-ny-10022" source: "Real Estate Rebate Team" dateModified: "2026-09-22T16:24:03.039Z" status: "Active" --- # 221 East 50th Street #5C, New York City, NY 10022 Midtown East, New York City, NY Courtesy of Compass Last updated: September 22, 2026, 12:24 PM ## At a Glance - **Listing Price**: $315,000 - **Beds**: Studio - **Baths**: 1 - **Common Charges**: $1,214 / mo - **Brokerage Fee**: Share Eligible ## The Private Brokerage Advantage As an independent luxury buyer representative, Régis shares 50% of the buyer-side commission he actually receives on your purchase. Eligible buyers receive that Buyer Commission Share directly at closing to offset closing costs, down payments, or renovations. The figures below are illustrative, based on a **3% buyer-broker commission**; your share follows the commission offered on the transaction. - **Contract Purchase Price**: $315,000 - **Illustrative Buyer Commission Share**: -$4,725* - **Illustrative Net Cost**: $310,275 *Illustrative Buyer Savings of $4,725 — 50% of a 3% buyer-broker commission, shared at closing.* [Request a private tour](https://realestaterebatesnewyork.com/contact) · [Estimate your Buyer Commission Share](https://realestaterebatesnewyork.com/calculators/buyer-closing-cost-calculator) ## Photos (10) ![221 East 50th Street #5C, New York City, NY 10022 — photo 1 of 10](https://realestaterebatesnewyork-bucket.nyc3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com/1103e7f2-4a9a-4a70-9504-a7da2a9e6afa.jpg) ![221 East 50th Street #5C, New York City, NY 10022 — photo 2 of 10](https://realestaterebatesnewyork-bucket.nyc3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com/b610c483-15f9-4759-896a-7ad4817133bb.jpg) ![221 East 50th Street #5C, New York City, NY 10022 — photo 3 of 10](https://realestaterebatesnewyork-bucket.nyc3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com/5e1a21dc-e8c5-4248-a01b-fad6332daf84.jpg) ![221 East 50th Street #5C, New York City, NY 10022 — photo 4 of 10](https://realestaterebatesnewyork-bucket.nyc3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com/b09aa2aa-8e8a-4e4d-8f26-e71a419b2976.jpg) ![221 East 50th Street #5C, New York City, NY 10022 — photo 5 of 10](https://realestaterebatesnewyork-bucket.nyc3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com/b6b8e80a-d4f7-4b80-b045-95deae5c232c.png) ![221 East 50th Street #5C, New York City, NY 10022 — photo 6 of 10](https://realestaterebatesnewyork-bucket.nyc3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com/a5ee1b3f-7f3e-4045-b538-15cb548c106a.png) ![221 East 50th Street #5C, New York City, NY 10022 — photo 7 of 10](https://realestaterebatesnewyork-bucket.nyc3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com/fec30cca-5049-47ef-97d3-3b09600c0f5b.png) ![221 East 50th Street #5C, New York City, NY 10022 — photo 8 of 10](https://realestaterebatesnewyork-bucket.nyc3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com/776f6995-348f-4124-bbe6-9ad6a5f6fb42.jpg) ![221 East 50th Street #5C, New York City, NY 10022 — photo 9 of 10](https://realestaterebatesnewyork-bucket.nyc3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com/4fa5faaf-986b-46da-be1f-04c393bf02d0.jpg) ![221 East 50th Street #5C, New York City, NY 10022 — photo 10 of 10](https://realestaterebatesnewyork-bucket.nyc3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com/5b0c92ce-b285-40d0-a08d-3673e155f59e.png) ## Property Overview RESIDENCE 5C Discover a bright studio in the heart of Turtle Bay, where a wall of south-facing windows fills the home with natural light throughout the day. THE RESIDENCE South-facing exposure with abundant natural light Peaceful views overlooking the tree-lined block Windowed kitchen with room for dining Generous closet space Separate dressing area for added functionality and flexibility Thoughtful layout that makes excellent use of the space THE BUILDING Bowert Court is a well-maintained cooperative offering a comfortable residential setting in the heart of Midtown East. Live-in superintendent Central laundry facilities Bike storage THE NEIGHBORHOOD Set on a quiet, tree-lined block in Turtle Bay, Residence 5C offers the perfect balance of neighborhood charm and Midtown convenience, just moments from: Grand Central Terminal The East River Esplanade Neighborhood cafés and restaurants Shopping, transportation, and everyday conveniences Sorry no pets allowed ## Property Details - **Property Type**: Co-op - **Baths**: 1 - **Rooms**: 3 - **Stories**: 8 - **Year Built**: 1957 - **Common Charges**: $1,214 / Monthly - **Listed On**: Sep 9, 2026 - **Days on Market**: 21 Days ### Residence Features - Common On Floor - Common Area - Eat-in Kitchen - Dishwasher - Gas Cooktop - Stainless Steel Appliance(s) - Hardwood ## Estimated Monthly Payment **$2,807 / month**, assuming a 20% down payment ($63,000), a 6.5% interest rate and a 30-year term. The page's calculator lets a buyer change all three. - **Principal & Interest**: $1,593 - **Common Charges**: $1,214 Estimates only. Actual payments may vary. Confirm terms with your lender. ## Sales and market data ### Recent sales 9 apartments at 221 East 50th Street have recorded sales since September 2021, the most recent for $1,080,000 in October 2025. Prices are the figures recorded with the City, not asking prices. | Unit | Beds | Sold Price | Sold | Source | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 6D/7D (Apartment) | 3 | $1,080,000 | October 27, 2025 | MLS | | 8B (Apartment) | Studio | $300,000 | July 24, 2025 | City record · MLS | | 4D (Apartment) | 1 | $560,000 | January 21, 2025 | City record · MLS | | 4B (Apartment) | Studio | $380,000 | May 30, 2024 | City record · MLS | | 6B (Apartment) | Studio | $320,000 | April 4, 2024 | City record · MLS | | PH6 (Apartment) | Studio | $400,000 | June 30, 2022 | MLS | | 8F (Apartment) | — | $400,000 | June 17, 2022 | City record | | 6E (Apartment) | Studio | $300,000 | March 1, 2022 | City record · MLS | | 4-E (Apartment) | Studio | $357,500 | January 21, 2022 | City record · MLS | Every row is a recorded transaction, including ancillary spaces such as storage and staff rooms where they were sold separately. Those are excluded from the benchmark below. ### How this price compares - **This home**: $315,000 - **Median sold price**: $320,000 - **Difference**: -$5,000 (-1.6%) - **Comparable sales**: 5 - **Sales from**: January 2022 – July 2025 - **Middle half of those sales**: $300,000 – $357,500 Based on studio sales at 221 East 50th Street. Square footage is recorded for only 0 of these 5 sales (0%), so no price per square foot is shown for this group. Co-op sales rarely carry a floor area, and a figure drawn from a handful of them would not describe the rest. ### How these sales were negotiated - **Sale-to-list price**: 92.8% (3 sales) - **Sold below asking**: 67% (3 sales) - **Typical time to find a buyer**: 122 days (5 sales) - **Typical time to close**: 79 days (5 sales) Based on studio sales at 221 East 50th Street with the required listing and closing data. Sample sizes vary by metric. These are two separate periods measured on different clocks — time to find a buyer, and time from agreed deal to closing. They are medians of different sets of sales and do not add together into a single "days on market" figure. ### Price trend Median sale price, co-op studio sales in Midtown East | Year | Median sold price | Sales | | --- | --- | --- | | 2017 | $347,500 | 22 | | 2018 | $327,000 | 21 | | 2019 | $312,500 | 18 | | 2020 | $332,500 | 10 | | 2021 | $281,000 | 38 | | 2022 | $300,000 | 36 | | 2023 | $310,000 | 29 | | 2024 | $307,500 | 28 | | 2025 | $300,000 | 27 | | 2026 YTD | $302,500 | 14 | Based on recorded co-op studio sales in Midtown East. 2026 is year-to-date. Sales data through October 2025. Sale prices are the consideration recorded with the City in ACRIS, and each sale is dated by the day the City recorded it. A closing date reported to the MLS typically falls one to two weeks earlier. Recorded sales describe what has already happened and are not an appraisal, a valuation, or an estimate of what this home will sell for. [See every recorded sale at 221 East 50th Street](https://realestaterebatesnewyork.com/buildings/new-york-city/manhattan/221-east-50th-street) ## Property Taxes This apartment is part of a co-op that is taxed as one lot shared across 47 apartments. The corporation’s 2026 property tax bill was $441,564 for the whole building. Shareholders cover it through their monthly maintenance rather than a separate bill for this unit. [See the full property tax history for 221 East 50th Street](https://realestaterebatesnewyork.com/buildings/new-york-city/manhattan/221-east-50th-street) [How we source and calculate NYC property tax data](https://realestaterebatesnewyork.com/nyc-property-tax-data-methodology) ## About The Building ### 221 East 50th Street Midtown East · Stock Cooperative 221 East 50th Street, New York, NY 10022 A building in Midtown East, currently featuring 1 active listing. - **Year Built**: 1957 - **Active Units**: 1 - **Floors**: 8 [View the building page](https://realestaterebatesnewyork.com/buildings/new-york-city/manhattan/221-east-50th-street) ### Available Residences — For Sale (1) | Unit | Beds | Baths | Size | Price / Ft² | Price | Listing Office | Listed Date | Days on Market | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [5C](https://realestaterebatesnewyork.com/buy/newyorkcity/manhattan/10022/221-east-50th-street-5c-ny-10022) | Studio | 1 | — | — | $315,000 | Compass | Sep 9, 2026 | 21 days | ## Midtown East Overview of Midtown East [Explore Midtown East](https://realestaterebatesnewyork.com/neighborhoods/new-york-city/manhattan/east-midtown) · [All Neighborhoods](https://realestaterebatesnewyork.com/neighborhoods) ### Nearby Midtown East - [Murray Hill real estate for sale](https://realestaterebatesnewyork.com/neighborhoods/new-york-city/manhattan/murray-hill) - [Theater District real estate for sale](https://realestaterebatesnewyork.com/neighborhoods/new-york-city/manhattan/theater-district) - [Kips Bay real estate for sale](https://realestaterebatesnewyork.com/neighborhoods/new-york-city/manhattan/kips-bay) - [Hells Kitchen real estate for sale](https://realestaterebatesnewyork.com/neighborhoods/new-york-city/manhattan/hells-kitchen) - [Flatiron District real estate for sale](https://realestaterebatesnewyork.com/neighborhoods/new-york-city/manhattan/flatiron-district) - [Chelsea real estate for sale](https://realestaterebatesnewyork.com/neighborhoods/new-york-city/manhattan/chelsea) ## Related Links - [221 East 50th Street — building page](https://realestaterebatesnewyork.com/buildings/new-york-city/manhattan/221-east-50th-street) - [Midtown East neighborhood guide](https://realestaterebatesnewyork.com/neighborhoods/new-york-city/manhattan/east-midtown) - [Estimate your Buyer Commission Share and closing costs](https://realestaterebatesnewyork.com/calculators/buyer-closing-cost-calculator) - [Contact Régis Roumila](https://realestaterebatesnewyork.com/contact) --- > RLS IDX Data display by Real Estate Rebate Team. 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