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.

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

129 (view all units)

Floors

Neighborhood

Beekman/Sutton Place (Manhattan)

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FT Doorman
High-Rise
Post War
Elevator

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at Lexington Ave and 53rd 0.29 miles

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

/44

Architecture

/36

Location

/39

Features

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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

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