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240 East 55th Street, #11H

$450,000 -9.8% | Studio, 1 bath
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408 days on Market

Key Details

  • Listed: Mar 8, 2023
    Last Price Change: -7.2% ($35,000) on May 18
    Days on Market: 408
    Building Type: Cooperative
    Neighborhood: Midtown East (Manhattan)
    Doorman: PT Doorman
    Listing viewed 124 times
Monthly Maintenance: $1,379
Est. Monthly Mortgage: $2,461
Total Est. Monthly Carrying Cost: $3,840
Note: the above is based on a down payment of 20% ($90,000), which is the minimum amount permitted by the building.

Description

Serious Seller, PRICED TO SELL!!! Perched on a high floor this dual-exposure alcove studio boasts open sky, sunlight and city views and is in move-in renovated condition. Upon entering the home, you are struck by the brilliant natural light pouring in from the five windowed southern exposure.

Featuring a windowed bathroom and kitchen, this home boasts coffered ceilings, beautiful sunlight, generous closets, and the possibility to convert the alcove to a separate bedroom. The kitchen features a full sized stainless steel refrigerator, dishwasher, and full sized four burner stove with plenty of counter space. The 23 x 12 living room provides ample space for a dining table, while still allowing space for a comfortable living room.

The windowed bathroom features floor to ceiling marble tile, a European glass shower door, a rain shower head as well as wood and polished chrome fixtures.

240 East 55th Street is a co-operative building located between Second and Third Avenues, sitting on the border of quiet and residential Sutton Place. Transportation options are plentiful with numerous subway lines and crosstown buses. There is a full time, live-in superintendent, and two part-time doorpersons.

Liberal sublet policy after one year of residence, subject to board approval. Sorry no dogs.

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Apartment Amenities

  • Southern Exposures

Listing Agent (Seller's Representative)

Listing courtesy of Brown Harris Stevens Residential Sales LLC

Pricing History

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About 240 East 55th Street

50

240 East 55th Street has received a CityRealty Rating of 50, based on:

 
Architecture

Anything above 30 is remarkable, from 20-29 is distinguished and from 11-19 is average, while below 11 is below average.

 
Location

Anything above 27 is remarkable, from 18-26 is distinguished and from 9-17 is average, while below 9 is below average.

 
Features

Anything above 22 is remarkable, from 16-21 is distinguished and from 9-15 is average, while below 9 is below average.

Rating Summary

20
Out of 44
+
21
Out of 36
+
9
Out of 39
=
50
Out of 119
 

Architecture Rating: Points Breakdown

Exterior:
Very Attractive 5 out of 8 points
Retail Quality:
Attractive 4 out of 5 points
Canopy Entrance:
Attractive 2 out of 3 points
Alterations:
None 2 out of 2 points
Plaza Or Atrium:
Exists 1 out of 3 points
Contextual Design:
Yes and Good 2 out of 3 points
Skyline:
Exists 1 out of 2 points
Local Visibility:
Partially Visible 1 out of 2 points
Watertank:
Enclosed 1 out of 2 points
Airconditioners:
Allowed and Present 0 out of 2 points
Free Standing:
No 0 out of 2 points
Gargoyles:
None 0 out of 2 points
Garden:
None 0 out of 2 points
Fenestration:
Consistent 1 out of 1 points
Landmark:
No 0 out of 2 points
Unity:
Unrelated Base 0 out of 1 points
Illumination:
None 0 out of 1 points
Water Element:
None 0 out of 1 points

Location Rating: Points Breakdown

Street Ambience:
Attractive / Pleasant 3 out of 5 points
Distance To Neighborhood Center:
Less than 20 blocks 4 out of 5 points
Views:
Open 2 out of 4 points
Neighborhood Ambience:
Attractive 2 out of 3 points
Traffic Noise:
Some 2 out of 3 points
Protected Views:
Only Top Floors 1 out of 2 points
Distance To Subway:
More than 5 Short Blocks 0 out of 2 points
Firedepartment Noise:
No Noise 2 out of 2 points
Distance To Supermarket:
3-5 Short Blocks 1 out of 2 points
Distance To Park:
More than 6 Short Blocks 0 out of 2 points
Distance To Water:
More than 6 Short Blocks 0 out of 2 points
Shopping:
5 or less Short Blocks 2 out of 2 points
Schools:
No Noise 1 out of 1 points
Noise From Nightlife:
None 1 out of 1 points

Features Rating: Points Breakdown

Lobby:
Minimal but Attractive 2 out of 5 points
Units Per Floor:
5-9 2 out of 5 points
Ceiling:
8-9 Feet 1 out of 4 points
Balconies:
Some 1 out of 3 points
Health Club:
None 0 out of 2 points
Private Gardens:
None 0 out of 2 points
Storage Rooms:
Minimal 1 out of 2 points
Bay Windows:
None 0 out of 1 points
Fireplaces:
None 0 out of 1 points
Door Person:
Yes 1 out of 1 points
Concierge:
None 0 out of 1 points
Elevator Person:
None 0 out of 1 points
Recreational Roof:
None 0 out of 1 points
Driveway:
None 0 out of 1 points
Maids Room:
None 0 out of 1 points
Catering:
None 0 out of 1 points
Garage:
None 0 out of 1 points
Mixed Use:
No 0 out of 1 points
Non Rectilinear Form:
No 0 out of 1 points
Unusual Layouts:
No 0 out of 1 points
Prewar:
No 0 out of 1 points
Other Amenities:
Some 1 out of 2 points

Building Amenities

  • PT Doorman
  • Post War
  • Resident Storage
  • Garden
  • Washer/Dryer in building
  • Elevator
  • Outdoor Entertainment Space
  • Bike Room
  • Live-In Superintendent

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Pros
  • Convenient midtown location
  • Canopied entrance
  • Sidewalk landscaping
  • Some terraces
  • Part-time doorman
  • Close to Subway
Cons
  • No balconies
  • Spiked sidewalk planters
  • No roof deck
  • No health club
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  2. 6
  3. E
at Lexington Ave and 53rd 0.11 miles
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at Lexington Ave and 60th 0.31 miles
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at Lexington Ave and 63rd 0.45 miles

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