Last updated on Apr 5, 2026

140 East 56th Street

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.

For Rent (1)
Recent Sales (25) $1,132 Avg. price/ft²
All Units in Building (157)

Apt. 12J
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1 bed

1 bath

700 ft²

$77

$4,500 in contract

Feb 11, 2026

91 days

in contract

#12J: $4,500 - 1 bed

Apt. 8B

Studio

1 bath

$480,000

$565,000

Mar 20, 2026

Apt. 3D

1 bed

1 bath

$650,000

Feb 12, 2026

Apt. 7H

1 bed

1 bath

618 ft²

$760,000 -8.6%

$1,230

$875,000

Jul 17, 2025

Apt. 3G

Studio

1 bath

525 ft²

$595,000

$1,133

$595,000

Jun 25, 2025

Apt. 9E

1 bed

1 bath

685 ft²

$811,000

$1,184

May 9, 2025

Apt. 15A

Studio

1 bath

514 ft²

$590,000 -0.8%

$1,148

$595,000

May 7, 2025

Apt. 15G

1 bed

1 bath

728 ft²

$875,000

$1,202

$875,000

Apr 28, 2025

Apt. 4M

1 bed

1 bath

750 ft²

$715,000

$953

$749,000

Mar 7, 2025

Apt. 14A

1 bed

1 bath

515 ft²

$640,000

$1,243

$630,000

Feb 20, 2025

Apt. 12G

Studio

1 bath

488 ft²

$445,000

$912

Dec 6, 2024

Apt. 8E

1 bed

1 bath

685 ft²

$622,151

$908

Nov 19, 2024

Apt. 5G

Studio

1 bath

488 ft²

$562,500 -13.3%

$1,153

$649,000

Nov 19, 2024

Apt. 11H

1 bed

1 bath

700 ft²

$830,000 -2.4%

$1,186

$850,000

Sep 19, 2024

Apt. 6D

1 bed

1 bath

676 ft²

$705,000

$1,043

Apr 25, 2024

Apt. 11D

Studio

1 bath

440 ft²

$600,000 -11.1%

$1,364

$675,000

Apr 11, 2024

Apt. 3F

2 beds

2 baths

1,300 ft²

$1,450,000

$1,115

Jan 5, 2024

Apt. 4A

1 bed

1 bath

514 ft²

$635,000 -1.7%

$1,235

$660,000

Dec 18, 2023

Apt. 9E

1 bed

1 bath

685 ft²

$621,133

$907

Nov 6, 2023

Apt. 16B

Studio

1 bath

400 ft²

$650,000 -9.9%

$1,625

$749,000

Jun 30, 2023

Apt. 10A

Studio

1 bath

540 ft²

$670,000 -3.6%

$1,241

$695,000

May 8, 2023

Apt. 11G

Studio

1 bath

488 ft²

$450,000 -3.8%

$922

$520,000

Feb 24, 2023

Apt. 12C

2 beds

2 baths

1,046 ft²

$950,000

$908

Oct 31, 2022

Apt. 2J

1 bed

1 bath

671 ft²

$750,000 -6.1%

$1,118

$799,000

Sep 21, 2022

Apt. 2F

2 beds

2 baths

1,210 ft²

$1,500,000

$1,240

Jul 26, 2022

Apt. 16A

Studio

1 bath

525 ft²

$555,000 -3.5%

$1,057

$575,000

Jul 14, 2022

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Overview of 140 East 56th Street

140 East 56th Street is a 16-story condominium with 157 apartments, built in 1956 in the heart of Midtown East. The beige brick building features a distinctive entrance with a stainless steel marquee tilted upward and supported by angled columns, along with a pleasant marble lobby and handsome elevator doors. The building offers full service amenities including a 24 hour doorman, live-in super, laundry facilities in the basement, bike storage, and an on-site parking garage available for an additional fee. Storage units are also available for residents.

Apartments range from studios to two bedroom, two bathroom layouts, with many units featuring private terraces, windowed kitchens, and ample closet space. Corner units offer multiple exposures with particularly good light and city views. Recently renovated apartments showcase modern finishes including wide plank hardwood floors, quartz countertops, stainless steel appliances, and custom closet systems. Common features across units include spacious layouts, with one bedrooms typically around 700 square feet and alcove studios that can accommodate separate sleeping areas.

The building is located on a bustling Midtown block between Lexington and Third Avenues, with excellent access to multiple subway lines including the 4/5/6, N/Q/R/W, and E/M trains. The neighborhood offers proximity to Central Park, Bloomingdale's, Trader Joe's, Whole Foods, and numerous restaurants including the well known P.J. Clarke's. Pet policies vary and require board approval. The condo board review process for rentals typically takes two to four weeks, with various application fees required.

Doorman

Full Time

Type

Condo

Year Built

1956

Converted: 1985

Apartments

157 (view all units)

Floors

Neighborhood

Midtown East (Manhattan)

Min Down

20%

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Amenities

FT Doorman
Full Service Garage
Washer/Dryer in building
Elevator
Outdoor Entertainment Space
Bike Room
Live-In Superintendent
Terraces / Balconies

Area Map StreetView

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at Lexington Ave and 53rd 0.16 miles

at Lexington Ave and 60th 0.20 miles

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

/44

Architecture

/36

Location

/39

Features

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20-29 distinguished

11-19 average

< 11 below average
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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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140 East E 56th Street
667 Lexington Avenue

The Treadwell

between Second Avenue & Third Avenue

Lenox Hill

Comfortable elegance on the Upper East Side. Whole-life amenities + complimentary 1-year memberships to Sollis Health and Omacasa | Immediate occupancy

4 beds starting at $8,975,000

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