SOLD FOR $342,000
Listed at $356,000 · Sold 3.9% below asking · Closed January 18, 2024
240 E 55th Street #3E
MLS® #RLS10928084
Listing by Level Group Inc
Studio
1
Bath
N/A
Sq. Ft.
1959
Year Built
Quick Summary
Property Highlights
- Exposure: North facing
- Parking: Private garage
Property Details
Listing History
| Event | Date | Price | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Listed | Aug 29, 2023 | $370,000 | - |
| Price Reduced | Oct 9, 2023 | $365,000 | -1.4% |
| Currently | Jun 2, 2026 | $356,000 | -2.5% |
Description
Large alcove studio convertible to a Junior 1-bedroom with bright street and tree views from 18-feet of windows. The kitchen is new and the expansive bathroom has been updated. There is ample closet space in addition to several built-in bookcases/cabinets. 240 EAST 55TH STREET is a sought-after co-op doorman building, conveniently located between residential Sutton Place and the Midtown business district – a five minute jog both to Central Park and the East River Promenade. Nearby to 4/6, E/M, N/R/W lines, adjacent third-party parking facilities, and within walking distance to UN. There is FREE bike and common storage in the basement as well as a new laundry room. Doorman services Tue-Fri 4PM-12AM and Fri-Mon 8AM-12PM. Full-time Mon-Fri porter/handyman. Live-in superintendent. 75% financing permitted and NO flip tax!
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About Midtown
View All Midtown ListingsMidtown Manhattan is the city's primary commercial and transit hub, home to Grand Central Terminal, Rockefeller Center, Bryant Park, and the Empire State Building. The residential market features luxury condo towers, classic pre-war cooperatives, and postwar doorman buildings served by nearly every subway line in the system. Properties range from high-floor units with skyline panoramas to well-maintained co-ops along the tree-lined side streets east and west of Fifth Avenue.
Midtown Live Market Data
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227
Median Asking Price
$1.91M
Median $/Sqft
$1,699
Avg Days on Market
N/A
New This Week
9
Price Reduced
35%
Sold (30 Days)
14
Median Sale Price
$1.45M
Live data from RLS at REBNY • Updated 6/1/26, 10:53 PM EST
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240 E 55th Street #3E, Midtown, New York County
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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 $1,212 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 0 bedrooms and 1 full bathroom.
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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