Milton Coste

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(917) 416-7433

SOLD FOR $930,000

Listed at $998,000 · Sold 6.8% below asking · Closed October 31, 2025

Closed For Sale Co-op

$998,000

209 E 56th Street #5ABC

Midtown Central, Manhattan

MLS® #RLS11003449

RLS at REBNY

Listing by Sothebys International Realty

2

Bedrooms

3

Baths

N/A

Sq. Ft.

1959

Year Built

Quick Summary

Bedrooms 2
Bathrooms 3
Lot Size 10,000 sq ft
Year Built 1959
Ownership Co-op
Maintenance $3,792/mo
Neighborhood Midtown Central

Property Highlights

  • Exposure: North facing

Property Details

Type Co-op
Ownership Stock Cooperative
Total Rooms 6
Baths 3 Full
Exposure North
Pets Yes
Year Built 1959
Structure Type MultiFamily
Furnished Unfurnished
Lot Size 10,000 sq ft
Parcel # 1330-0007-00209-000-0005ABC
Block/Lot 01330/0007

Listing History

Event Date Price Change
Listed Aug 23, 2024 $1,150,000 -
Price Reduced Apr 23, 2025 $1,095,000 -4.8%
Currently Apr 23, 2026 $998,000 -8.9%

Description

Incredible opportunity awaits in this oversized, approximately 1500 square foot 2 Bedroom/3 Bathroom home, spacious and bright with a wall of north facing windows. The Kitchen is equipped with GE and LG appliances, featuring an open-concept design that’s perfect for both everyday living and entertaining guests. With hardwood floors, through the wall air conditioning, and abundant closet spaces throughout the home, this split bedroom layout is ideal for modern living. The oversized Primary Suite features an ensuite Bathroom and massive walk-in closet. The second Bedroom offers a wall of closets and a large walk-in closet, and directly across from the second Bedroom is another full bathroom where a washer/dryer could be installed (with board approval). The Sterling is a full-service Co-op with its 24-hour doorman, live-in superintendent, laundry room, and a beautifully landscaped rooftop deck with wonderful city views. Nestled in the heart of Sutton Place, you’ll enjoy easy access to some of New York’s finest restaurants, shopping, Whole Foods, Trader Joe's, Bloomingdale's, and a 7 subway lines, including the 4,5,6,E,N,R and M trains. 80 percent financing allowed, pets allowed with board approval, subletting allowed after 2 years of residency (for a max of 2 years), trust ownership allowed, pied a terres allowed, and gifting allowed with board approval. No guarantors or corporate ownership. There is a flip tax of $50 per share, payable by buyer. Please note some photos have been virtually staged.

Features & Amenities

Interior Features

Building None None

Appliances

Dishwasher

Building Information

Total Units 116
Stories 13
Structure MultiFamily

Financial Details

Maintenance $3,792/mo
Original Price $1,150,000
Sale Price $930,000
Previous Price $1,095,000

Midtown Central features Art Deco landmarks, postwar office-to-residential conversions, and luxury condominium towers along the 57th Street corridor. The neighborhood offers unmatched transit access with Grand Central Terminal, Penn Station, and over a dozen subway lines including the B, D, E, F, N, Q, R, and W trains. Rockefeller Center, Bryant Park, and the Museum of Modern Art anchor the commercial and cultural core.

Midtown Central Live Market Data

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Active Listings

2

Median Asking Price

$47.58M

Median $/Sqft

$6,307

Avg Days on Market

N/A

New This Week

0

Price Reduced

0%

Sold (30 Days)

0

Median Sale Price

N/A

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Location

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209 E 56th Street #5ABC, Midtown Central, New York County

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Building Information

Official NYC property records for this building

1931
Year Built
95 years old
1
Floors
PARK
Zoning District

Tax & Assessment

Assessed Value: $281,700
Land Value: $210,600
Exemptions: $281,700

Note: Individual unit taxes may differ. Verify current tax bills with NYC DOF.

Lot Area: 20,034 SF
Building Area: 270 SF
Built FAR: 0.01

Source: NYC PLUTO (Primary Land Use Tax Lot Output), NYC Department of City Planning (data.cityofnewyork.us)

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about this property

The current listed monthly maintenance are $3,792 per month. Confirm the exact amount with the listing broker before making an offer.

The current listed annual property tax is $0, or roughly $0 per month. Verify the current assessment with your attorney before closing.

This property has 2 bedrooms and 3 full bathrooms.

According to MLS records, the building was constructed in 1959, making it approximately 67 years old.

This listing is a co-op (stock cooperative). Buyers purchase shares in a corporation rather than real property, and the board must approve all sales.

Pets are permitted at this property. Contact the listing broker for weight limits or breed restrictions.

To schedule a private showing, contact Milton Coste at (917) 416-7433 or mcoste@kwnyc.com. Per REBNY guidelines effective 2025, a Buyer Representation Agreement is required before a buyer's broker can show you properties. You may attend open houses independently without one.

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(917) 416-7433
MLS® ID: RLS11003449
First Listed: 8/23/2024
On Market: 8/23/2024
Price Changed: 4/23/2025
Closed: 10/31/2025
Contract Date: 8/23/2024

Listing Courtesy of Sothebys International Realty - Craig George

Listing Contact: (917) 886-4760

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Buyer Notice: Planning to work with a buyer's broker? A Buyer Representation Agreement is required before your broker can show you properties, per REBNY/UCBA guidelines (effective 2025). You may attend open houses independently without one.

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