Last updated on Jan 7, 2026

Symphony House,
235 West 56th Street

This large orange-brown brick rental tower has a polished red granite base and handsome entrance plaza. Known as Symphony House, it features 480 apartments, a commercial base, and amenities including a health club, pool, and green roof. Currently, 3 apartments are for rent.

For Rent (3)
All Units in Building (480)

Apt. 42D

2 beds

2 baths

$6,100

Jan 7, 2026

78 days

Apt. 27B

2 beds

2 baths

$5,600

Jan 7, 2026

78 days

Apt. 38L

1 bed

1 bath

$4,175

Jan 7, 2026

78 days

Overview of Symphony House at 235 West 56th Street

235 West 56th Street was built in 1987 and has a total of 480 rental apartments. Located in Midtown West, Symphony House is very close to the 1, B, D, N, Q, R, A, C and E subway lines.

There are currently 3 apartments for rent at 235 West 56th Street, ranging in price from $4,175 to $6,100.

Amenities at this post war building include doorman, fitness center, rooftop terrace and full service garage.

Similar nearby buildings include 305 West 50th Street, 75 West End Avenue and 420 West 42nd Street. See more ->

Doorman

Full Time

Type

Rental

Year Built

1987

Apartments

480 (view all units)

Floors

Pets: Not allowed

Neighborhood

Midtown West (Manhattan)

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Amenities

Concierge
FT Doorman
High-Rise
Post War
Full Service Garage
Health Club
Intercom
Rooftop Terrace
Elevator
Fitness Center

Area Map StreetView

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at 7th Ave 0.13 miles

at Columbus Circle 0.16 miles

at Broadway and 53rd 0.22 miles

at 6th Ave 0.30 miles

Pros & Cons

Three blocks from Central Park
Tenant meeting room
Large \"green\" roof deck
Laundry on every floor
Health club and pool
Concierge
Doorman
Garage
Handsome lobby
Many balconies
Excellent public transportation
Excellent shopping
One block from Carnegie Hall
Close to Subway

Many apartments
Many tall buildings nearby
Considerable traffic

CityRealty Rating

/44

Architecture

/36

Location

/39

Features

Editor’s Points

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RATING

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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 "mixed-use" high-rise offers "prime Midtown positioning" near Central Park and Columbus Circle, featuring "breathtaking park views" from higher floors and a "coveted" rooftop pool. The "well-situated" building boasts "spacious apartments" and "convenient access" to multiple subway lines, though some note "urban noise" is part of the package. While the "hotel-like lobby" maintains its "gleaming appearance," the "aging" gym facilities and "restricted delivery policies" draw mixed reviews. "Variable" service quality and a "high proportion of corporate units" create a "transient atmosphere," but the "spectacular location" keeps drawing residents to this "centrally located" Manhattan address.

Building Management

Jack Resnick & Sons Inc. is a New York based company founded in 1928, with its primary holdings in New York City that include thousands of luxury apartments.

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Alternate Addresses

1751 Broadway
948 Eighth Avenue

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