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140 East 56th Street
140 East 56th Street
140 East 56th Street
140 East 56th Street
140 East 56th Street
Last updated on Sep 2, 2026

140 East 56th Street

Doorman Condo located in Midtown East, at The Southeast corner of Lexington Avenue

This 16-story apartment building features a jazzy entrance with a tilted stainless steel marquee supported by angled columns. Built in 1856, the condominium has 157 apartments and is located in a bustling area of east midtown with excellent public transportation nearby. Currently, 1 apartment is for sale.

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Overview of 140 East 56th Street

140 East 56th Street is a 16 story Midtown East condominium whose beige brick façade is punctuated by a stainless steel entrance marquee that tilts upward above two angled columns. Built in 1956, the 157 unit building became a condominium in 1985. The entrance leads through revolving doors to a marble lobby, while sidewalk landscaping softens its mid-block setting.

Layouts range from alcove studios to two bedroom, two bathroom homes. One bedroom plans are often about 700 square feet, and alcove studios accommodate separate sleeping areas. Many residences have private terraces, windowed kitchens, and generous closet space; corner apartments gain multiple exposures, while higher floors open to city views.

The building has a 24 hour doorman, a live-in superintendent, central laundry facilities, a bike room, private storage, and shared outdoor space. A full service parking garage is also located at the property.

The building occupies East 56th Street between Lexington and Third Avenues. P.J. Clarke's is one block south, Whole Foods is one block north on East 57th Street, and Citicorp Center and Bloomingdale's anchor the surrounding Midtown East blocks.

Doorman
Full Time
Type
Condo
Year Built
1956
Converted: 1985
Apartments
Floors
16
Neighborhood
Min Down
20%

Amenities

  • FT Doorman
  • Full Service Garage
  • Washer/Dryer in building
  • Elevator
  • Outdoor Entertainment Space
  • Bike Room
  • Live-In Superintendent
  • Terraces / Balconies
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at Lexington Ave and 53rd 0.16 miles
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at Lexington Ave and 60th 0.20 miles
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at Lexington Ave and 63rd 0.37 miles

Pros & Cons

  • Jazz entrance with tilted marquee and revolving doors
  • Ramped entrance for the disabled
  • Revolving door entrance
  • Some terraces
  • Close to many restaurants and stores and famous skyscrapers
  • Convenient public transportation
  • Doorman
  • Sidewalk landscaping
  • Close to Subway
  • No health club
  • Considerable traffic
  • Protruding air-conditioners
  • No roof deck

CityRealty Rating

22
/44
Architecture
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15
/36
Location
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8
/39
Features
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  • 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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