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111 East 56th Street
Last updated on Feb 9, 2026

The Lombardy,
111 East 56th Street

The Lombardy Hotel, built in 1926 by William Randolph Hearst, has been home to many celebrities and was converted to a hotel cooperative in 1955. Located in the Plaza District near Central Park, it offers luxurious services and amenities, and welcomes various types of purchases including foreign, corporate, and pied-a-terre. Currently, 9 apartments are for sale.

111 East 56th Street Location Map
Unit #
Beds
Baths
Size
Price / Ft2
Price
Listed on
Days on Market
Apt. 1107
Quick view: 5 photos
1 bed
1 bath
865 ft2
$462
$400,000
Feb 6, 2026
3 days
Apt. 409
Quick view: 10 photos
1 bed
1 bath
600 ft2
$500
$300,000
Jan 22, 2026
18 days
Apt. 712
Quick view: 15 photos
Studio
1 bath
634 ft2
$473
$300,000
Jan 15, 2026
25 days
Apt. 1406
Quick view: 8 photos
2 beds
2 baths
$1,000,000
Dec 22, 2025
49 days
Apt. PH19
Quick view: 16 photos
3 beds
2.5 baths
3,000 ft2
$1,167
$3,500,000
Dec 17, 2025
54 days
Apt. 1108
Quick view: 5 photos
1 bed
1 bath
$550,000 -31.3%
Oct 24, 2025
108 days
Apt. 708
Quick view: 5 photos
1 bed
1.5 baths
$485,000 -11.8%
Sep 19, 2025
143 days
Apt. 1102/03
Quick view: 5 photos
2 beds
2 baths
1,332 ft2
$668
$890,000
Aug 19, 2025
174 days
Apt. 1005
Quick view: 22 photos
2 beds
2 baths
$649,000 +22.7%
Mar 4, 2025
342 days

Overview of The Lombardy at 111 East 56th Street

The Lombardy Hotel at 111 East 56th Street, built by William Randolph Hearst in 1926, has long been a distinguished residence for prominent American and international owners. Among its famous past residents are Elizabeth Taylor, Richard Burton, Bette Davis, Richard Rodgers, and Edna Ferber. Converted to a cooperative in 1955, the building offers both cooperative residences and extended-stay rental units.

This beige-brick building features a three-story limestone base with gargoyles and an imposing arched entrance, highlighted by a heated canopy and sidewalk landscaping. Inside, a paneled vestibule with curved corners leads to a grand five-step-down lobby.

The Lombardy provides an extensive suite of services and amenities, including a 24-hour doorman and concierge, twice-daily maid service, valet parking, dry cleaning, a fitness center, beauty salon, business center, and an espresso bar. While the building lacks a garage or roof deck, it features several terraces and a striking water tower enclosure with hatched masonry on its east and west sides.

The building comprises 176 units and is located on a quiet, tree-lined street in the sophisticated East 50s, just two blocks from Central Park. It is within close proximity to world-class shopping, dining, and cultural institutions. For many years, it housed Laurent, a celebrated French restaurant operated by Laurent Losa for four decades until 1991.

Foreign, corporate, trust, and pied-à-terre purchases are welcome, as are pets. Maintenance fees include electricity, gas, and maid service.

Doorman
Full Time
Type
Co-op
Year Built
1926
Converted: 1956
Apartments
Floors
21
Pets: Allowed
Neighborhood
Min Down
50%

Amenities

  • Concierge
  • FT Doorman
  • High-Rise
  • Pre War
  • Central AC
  • Full Service Garage
  • Health Club
  • Elevator
  • Business Center
  • Fitness Center
  • In-Unit Washer/Dryer
  • Fireplaces
  • Live-In Superintendent
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Pros & Cons

  • Full service hotel qualities and advantages
  • Sidewalk landscaping
  • Large lobby
  • Impressive entrance
  • Good public transportation
  • Gargoyles
  • Concierge
  • Doorman
  • Excellent in house restaurant
  • Maid- valet- and laundry services daily
  • Close to Subway
  • No roof deck
  • Considerable traffic
  • No balconies

CityRealty Rating

29
/44
Architecture
+
24
/36
Location
+
17
/39
Features
+
7
Editor’s Points
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CITYREALTY
RATING
  • How is the CityRealty Rating calculated?

    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

Sales History

Price/Room (Est)

Why are we displaying the estimated price per room?

For some co-ops, instead of price per square foot, we use an estimate of the number of rooms for each sold apartment to chart price changes over time. This is because many co-op listings do not include square footage information, and this makes it challenging to calculate accurate square-foot averages.

By displaying the price per estimated room count, we are able to provide a more reliable and consistent metric for comparing sales in the building. While we hope that this gives you a clearer sense of price trends in the building, all data should be independently verified. All data provided are only estimates and should not be used to make any purchase or sale decision.

Price/Ft2 (Est)
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Noteworthy Residents

Notable past and present residents at The Lombardy

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Alternate Addresses

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  • The Lombardy Hotel
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