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400 East 55th Street
Last updated on Apr 3, 2026

400 East 55th Street

This 17-story brown-brick building at 400 East 55th Street was built in 1956 and has 129 rental apartments. It features a doorman, polished gray-granite base, and is conveniently located near many restaurants in the Sutton Place neighborhood.

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Overview of 400 East 55th Street

Located in the Sutton Place neighborhood, 400 East 55th Street is a 17-story building designed by Sidney Frieman and constructed in 1956. Known also as 994-1000 First Avenue, this brown-brick structure houses 129 rental apartments. The building features a polished gray-granite one-story base and is equipped with a doorman, although it lacks a garage and roof deck. The building's location offers convenient access to a variety of restaurants, enhancing its appeal to residents who enjoy dining out. While the apartments have protruding air-conditioners, the building maintains a classic mid-20th-century architectural style. Despite the absence of a roof deck or garage, the presence of a doorman adds a layer of security and convenience for residents. The building's proximity to local amenities and its architectural design make it a notable residence in the area.
Doorman
Full Time
Type
Rental
Year Built
1956
Apartments
Floors
17
Neighborhood

Amenities

  • FT Doorman
  • High-Rise
  • Post War
  • Elevator
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at 3rd Ave and 60th 0.45 miles

Pros & Cons

  • Close to Sutton Place
  • Fitness center
  • Canopied entrance
  • Doorman
  • Close to Subway
  • Many apartments
  • No garage
  • Protruding air-conditioners
  • Considerable traffic

CityRealty Rating

18
/44
Architecture
+
22
/36
Location
+
12
/39
Features
+
7
Editor’s Points
=
59
CITYREALTY
RATING
  • How is the CityRealty Rating calculated?

    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

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Alternate Addresses

  • 1000 First Avenue
  • 994 First Avenue
  • 996 First Avenue
  • 998 First Avenue