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There are 6 apartments for sale/rent at 209 East 56th Street (last updated on Apr 19, 2024)

209 East 56th Street

Co-op located in Midtown East, between Third Avenue & Second Avenue

Description of 209 East 56th Street

The Sterling is a 13-story, 103-unit cooperative located at 209 East 56th Street. The full-service building welcomes pets and offers 24-hour doorman service, live-in superintendent service, package delivery, a large common laundry room, and a common roof deck with beautiful skyline views. The hallways and lobby have recently been renovated.

Bloomingdale's, Whole Foods, Home Depot, Fifth Avenue shopping, and Central Park are a short walk from the building. Pied-a-terres and co-purchasing are permitted.

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Building Facts

  • Year Built: 1960
    Building Type: Co-op
    Neighborhood: Midtown East (Manhattan)
    Minimum Down: 20%
  • Total Apartments: 103 103
    Total Floors: 13
    Doorman: FT Doorman
    Total Floorplans:

Apartment Pricing Stats

Avg. Price / ft2
$75
Avg. Price / ft2
Avg. Price / ft2

Building Amenities

  • FT Doorman
  • Post War
  • Rooftop Terrace
  • Washer/Dryer in building
  • Elevator

Apartments for Sale at 209 East 56th Street (4) View history of all units

4
Available Apts
$379K - $1.995M
Price Range
$872
Avg. Price / ft2
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Apartments for Rent at 209 East 56th Street (2) View history of all units

2
Available Apts
$3,600
Prices Start At
$75
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209 East 56th Street: Rating

17
Out of 44

Architecture Rating: 17 / 44

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16
Out of 36

Location Rating: 16 / 36

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11
Out of 39

Features Rating: 11 / 39

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44

CityRealty Rating Reference

 
Architecture
  • 30+ remarkable
  • 20-29 distinguished
  • 11-19 average
  • < 11 below average
 
Location
  • 27+ remarkable
  • 18-26 distinguished
  • 9-17 average
  • < 9 below average
 
Features
  • 22+ remarkable
  • 16-21 distinguished
  • 9-15 average
  • < 9 below average
  • #46 Rated co-op - Midtown East
 

Carter Horsley's Review of 209 East 56th Street

Carter Horsley's Building Review
"This attractive, white-brick, 13-story apartment building was erected in 1960. It is a cooperative and has 103 units.

This neighborhood is very convenient the Midtown office district and there are many restaurants and stores in the area. There is excellent cross-town bus service on 57th Street and a subway station is three blocks north at Bloomingdale's." Read Carter's Full Review
Pros
  • Excellent public transportation
  • Close to many stores and restaurants
  • Convenient midtown location
  • Doorman
  • Sidewalk landscaping
  • Roof deck
  • Close to Subway
Cons
  • Many apartments
  • Close to school
  • No garage
  • No balconies
  • No health club
  • Considerable traffic
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Subways

  1. M
  2. 6
  3. E
at Lexington Ave and 53rd 0.16 miles
  1. N
  2. Q
  3. R
  4. 4
  5. 5
at Lexington Ave and 60th 0.22 miles
  1. F
at Lexington Ave and 63rd 0.36 miles
 

Sales Summary - Past 12 Months

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Past 12 Months
$693,667
Avg. Price
Based on 3 Sales
 

Closing History - Last 10 sales

10
Units Sold
$365K - $1.1M
Price Range
$804
Avg. Price / ft2

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