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209 East 56th Street
Last updated on Feb 19, 2026

The Sterling,
209 East 56th Street

The Sterling is a 13-story, 103-unit cooperative building with 24-hour doorman service and a common roof deck. Located near Bloomingdale's and Central Park, it permits pied-a-terres and co-purchasing. Currently, 4 apartments are for sale.

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Overview of The Sterling at 209 East 56th Street

The Sterling at 209 East 56th Street is a 13-story, 103-unit cooperative built in 1960. This full-service, pet-friendly building features 24-hour doorman service, a live-in superintendent, and a large common laundry room. Residents can also enjoy a beautifully renovated lobby, hallways, and a shared roof deck with stunning skyline views.

Located in Midtown East, The Sterling offers convenience to world-class shopping and dining, including Bloomingdale’s, Fifth Avenue, Whole Foods, and P.J. Clarke’s. Central Park is just a short walk away, along with easy access to multiple subway lines and excellent cross-town bus service. Pied-a-terres and co-purchasing are permitted.

Though there is no garage or health club, the building’s prime location and amenities make it an appealing choice for those seeking convenience and comfort in the heart of New York City.

Doorman
Full Time
Type
Co-op
Year Built
1960
Apartments
Floors
13
Pets: Allowed
Neighborhood
Min Down
20%

Amenities

  • Attended Lobby
  • FT Doorman
  • High-Rise
  • Post War
  • Rooftop Terrace
  • Washer/Dryer in building
  • Elevator
  • Laundry Room
  • Live-In Superintendent
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at Lexington Ave and 53rd 0.17 miles
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at Lexington Ave and 60th 0.22 miles
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at Lexington Ave and 63rd 0.36 miles

Pros & Cons

  • Excellent public transportation
  • Close to many stores and restaurants
  • Convenient midtown location
  • Doorman
  • Sidewalk landscaping
  • Roof deck
  • Close to Subway
  • Many apartments
  • Close to school
  • No garage
  • No balconies
  • No health club
  • Considerable traffic

CityRealty Rating

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/44
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/36
Location
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11
/39
Features
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CITYREALTY
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  • 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.

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