Last updated on Mar 27, 2026

The Lex 54 Condominium,
135 East 54th Street

This 16-story apartment building at 135 East 54th Street was designed by Rosario Candela and Paul Resnick. Known as The Lex 54 Condominium, it has 141 apartments and was converted from a rental in 1985. Currently, 1 apartment is for sale.

All Apartments For Sale (1) $1,190 Avg. price/ft²
For Rent (1)
Recent Sales (14) $1,026 Avg. price/ft²
All Units in Building (141)

Include In-Contract Listings (3)

Apt. 16E
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1 bed

836 ft²

$1,190

$995,000 -0.5%

Jul 30, 2025

245 days

in contract

#14B: $1,320,000 (-1.9%) - 2 beds

in contract

#11ABC: $2,990,000 - 4 beds

in contract

#7M: $695,000 (-6.1%) - 1 bed

#16E: $995,000 (-0.5%) - 1 bed

Apt. 12L
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1 bed

1 bath

725 ft²

$65

$3,950 -18.6% in contract

Oct 1, 2025

182 days

in contract

#12L: $3,950 (-18.6%) - 1 bed

Apt. 5B

2 beds

2 baths

1,130 ft²

$1,280,000

$1,133

$1,350,000

Jul 16, 2025

Apt. 5DE

2 beds

2 baths

1,686 ft²

$1,950,000 -2.5%

$1,157

$2,000,000

Jun 18, 2025

Apt. 7H

2 beds

1 bath

790 ft²

$822,500

$1,041

May 7, 2025

Apt. 4C

Studio

1 bath

$410,000

Apr 23, 2025

Apt. 8K

1 bed

1 bath

864 ft²

$895,000

$1,036

$895,000

Mar 11, 2025

Apt. 6E

2 beds

2 baths

995 ft²

$1,060,000 -11.3%

$1,065

$1,195,000

Jan 30, 2025

Apt. 14G

Studio

1 bath

510 ft²

$565,000

$1,108

$565,000

Jan 23, 2025

Apt. 12E

2 beds

2 baths

991 ft²

$995,000 -5.2%

$1,004

$1,050,000

Mar 15, 2024

Apt. 11F

Studio

1 bath

500 ft²

$225,000

$450

Dec 13, 2023

Apt. 11J

Studio

1 bath

500 ft²

$520,000

$1,040

Aug 10, 2023

Apt. MR4

Studio

1 bath

250 ft²

$342,000 -0.9%

$1,368

$345,000

Sep 23, 2022

Apt. 10D

2 beds

1 bath

$800,000

$850,000

Jun 7, 2022

Apt. MR3

Studio

1 bath

$220,000

Apr 21, 2022

Apt. 9G

1 bed

1 bath

800 ft²

$707,500

$884

$725,000

Apr 5, 2022

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Overview of The Lex 54 Condominium at 135 East 54th Street

The Lex 54 Condominium, located at 135 East 54th Street between Park and Lexington Avenues, is a full-service residential building constructed in 1951. The building features a recently renovated lobby and hallways, new elevators, and offers white-glove service with a 24-hour doorman and live-in superintendent.

Residences in the building range from studios to expansive three-bedroom combinations, many featuring generous layouts, multiple exposures, and some with private terraces. Several units showcase views of iconic Manhattan landmarks, including the Chrysler Building. The building's setback design creates opportunities for outdoor spaces on higher floors.

Building amenities include a central laundry facility, bike room, storage space, and a package room. The condominium is pet-friendly and allows both pied-à-terres and sublets. Located in the vibrant Lenox Hill neighborhood, residents enjoy proximity to Midtown offices, cultural institutions like MoMA, luxury shopping along Fifth and Madison Avenues, and Central Park. The location offers excellent transportation access with multiple subway lines nearby, including the 4/5/6, E/M, and N/R/W trains.

Doorman

Full Time

Type

Condo

Year Built

1950

Converted: 1985

Apartments

141 (view all units)

Floors

Pets: Allowed

Neighborhood

Midtown East (Manhattan)

Min Down

10%

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Amenities

FT Doorman
Resident Storage
Washer/Dryer in building
In-Unit Washer/Dryer
Bike Room
Live-In Superintendent

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at Lexington Ave and 53rd 0.15 miles

at Lexington Ave and 60th 0.26 miles

at Lexington Ave and 63rd 0.44 miles

Pros & Cons

Garage
Some terraces
Good closet space
Excellent public transportation
Across from Citicorp Center and adjacent to landmark synagogue
Close to Subway
24-hour white-glove doorman service
Pet-friendly building
Allows pied-a-terres and sublets
Storage and bike room available

No roof deck
Many apartments
Considerable traffic

CityRealty Rating

/44

Architecture

/36

Location

/39

Features

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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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This "value-focused" Midtown residence offers "surprisingly spacious" apartments in an "ultra-convenient" location between Park and Lexington. While "light on amenities," residents appreciate the "wallet-friendly" common charges and the "generous floor plans." The "prime location" puts you "steps from major banks" making it a "solid investment" for both owners and renters.

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Alternate Address

636-644 Lexington Avenue

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