220 days on Market

Currently for sale for $685,000 ($757 / ft²)

Pricing History

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Description

Seller offers a maintenance rebate of $375 per month for 3 years (a $13,500 credit). The credit will be given as a lump sum, deducted from the Contract of Sale price. The monthly maintenance without the rebate is $2,284. Amazing and rare 300 square foot terrace with sunny south and west city views.

Newly renovated open kitchen with an eat-in peninsula, high-end stainless steel appliances, top quality cabinets, black granite countertops, and new fixtures. The windowed bathroom has also been renovated. Originally a one-bedroom apartment, this penthouse-style residence is redesigned with two bedrooms – the main bedroom large enough to fit a queen or king-size bed – the second bedroom serving as an office/den and guest bedroom. The living room and second bedroom have twenty feet of wall-to-wall windows enjoying beautiful vistas of the terrace.. Attractive new light wood floors have been installed throughout.

There is great closet space including a large walk-in closet. 240 East 55th Street allows UNLIMITED SUBLETTING after one year of ownership. It is conveniently located between residential Sutton Place and the Midtown business district, a five-minute jog to Central Park and the new, extended East River Promenade. It has a part-time doorman, a full-time porter/handyman, and a live-in superintendent.

There is a laundry room as well as a free storage room in the basement. NO FLIP TAX.

About 240 East 55th Street

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

Out of 44

Out of 36

Out of 39

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

Co-op
Built in 1960
99 Apartments
14 Floors

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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About 240 East 55th Street

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

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Location Rating: Points Breakdown

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