It previously was on the market for a total of 71 days.

Last Sold on Jul 18, 2012 for $399,000

1 bed, 1 bath

71 days on Market

Pricing History

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Previous Photos & Floor Plan

Key Details

Listed: Apr 29, 2022

Last Price Change: -3.5% ($20,000) on May 12

Days on Market: 71

Building Type: Cooperative

Neighborhood: Midtown East (Manhattan)

Doorman: PT Doorman

Listing viewed 113 times

Monthly Maintenance: $1,206

Est. Monthly Mortgage: -

Total Est. Monthly Carrying Cost: $4,220

Note: the above is based on a down payment of 20% ($109,800), which is the minimum amount permitted by the building.

Description

Rented.

Introducing a large north-facing alcove studio converted to a one-bedroom with an additional spacious den/office. The north-facing apartment is in a financially strong coop which allows unlimited subletting after one year of ownership.

Building highlights:

75% financing allowed.
Pied-a-terre allowed.
Co-purchasing allowed.

Parents buying for children allowed.
Unlimited subletting permitted after 1 year with board approval.
In-unit washer dryers not allowed.
Cats allowed - no dogs.
No flip tax.

Building amenities:

Part time doorman.

Live-in super.
Storage/bike room
Laundry room

Nearby notables:
Trader Joe’s
Whole Foods
Soul Cycle
Equinox
East River Promenade
FDR Drive and Queensboro Bridge
4 5 6 N R Q E M subway lines

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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240 East 55th Street, #6F

Pricing History

Previous Photos & Floor Plan

Key Details

Description

About 240 East 55th Street

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

Rating Summary

Architecture Rating: Points Breakdown

Location Rating: Points Breakdown

Features Rating: Points Breakdown

Building Amenities

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