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136 EAST 56 STREET

Manhattan · Midtown East · New York, NY 10022

Built 1962 16 Floors 147 Units Elevator Apartments
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100/100
Compliance Score

No open violations on record. Building is in full compliance.

What This Means for Buyers

136 EAST 56 STREET is a large-scale post-war elevator apartments building with walk-up in Midtown East. Midtown East is a dynamic hub that is the gateway to Manhattan for many. Home to iconic landmarks like Grand Central Terminal and the Chrysler Building, the neighborhood offers unparalleled convenienc... Zoned C5-2.5, this building sits in a central commercial, highest density commercial. The building has a clean compliance record with no open violations.

Midtown East

Midtown East is a dynamic hub that is the gateway to Manhattan for many. Home to iconic landmarks like Grand Central Terminal and the Chrysler Building, the neighborhood offers unparalleled convenience for commuters and professionals. The residential landscape is a mix of high-rise luxury towers and historic side-street cooperatives, providing a wide array of options for those who want to be at the center of the city's energy.

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Public Records & Ownership Lookup

Search this building's deed history, mortgages, and LLC ownership through official NYC government databases. Free public data.

Permanent Property Identifier

BBL: 1-01310-0059

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Active Listings in This Building

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Listing data provided by the REBNY Listing Service (RLS) and may not reflect all available activity. All listing information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Listing broker is identified in each listing detail.

Recently Rented in This Building

Listing Rented

$7,500/mo

2 bed · 2 bath

Listing by Douglas Elliman Real Estate

Listing Rented

$4,500/mo

2 bed · 1 bath

Listing by Douglas Elliman Real Estate

Listing Rented

$4,400/mo

1 bed · 1 bath

Listing by Douglas Elliman Real Estate

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$2,850/mo

0 bed · 1 bath

Listing by Douglas Elliman Real Estate

Listing Rented

$3,400/mo

2 bed · 1 bath

Listing by Elliman

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$2,450/mo

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Listing by Elliman

Listing Rented

$3,400/mo

1 bed · 1 bath

Listing by Elliman

Listing Rented

$3,650/mo

0 bed · 1 bath

Listing by Douglas Elliman Real Estate

Listing Rented

$5,000/mo

2 bed · 1 bath

Listing by Douglas Elliman Real Estate

Listing Rented

$5,300/mo

2 bed · 1 bath

Listing by Douglas Elliman Real Estate

Listing Rented

$5,775/mo

2 bed · 2 bath

Listing by Douglas Elliman Real Estate

Listing Rented

$3,200/mo

0 bed · 1 bath

Listing by Douglas Elliman Real Estate

Listing Rented

$4,850/mo

2 bed · 1 bath

Listing by Douglas Elliman Real Estate

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$3,000/mo

0 bed · 1 bath

Listing by Douglas Elliman Real Estate

Listing Rented

$2,700/mo

0 bed · 1 bath

Listing by Douglas Elliman Real Estate

Listing Rented

$2,600/mo

0 bed · 1 bath

Listing by Douglas Elliman Real Estate

Listing Rented

$7,200/mo

2 bed · 2 bath

Listing by Douglas Elliman Real Estate

Listing Rented

$3,500/mo

0 bed · 1 bath

Listing by Douglas Elliman Real Estate

Listing Rented

$3,650/mo

1 bed · 1 bath

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Listing Rented

$3,400/mo

1 bed · 1 bath

Listing by Douglas Elliman Real Estate

Listing Rented

$2,500/mo

0 bed · 1 bath

Listing by Douglas Elliman Real Estate

Listing Rented

$4,000/mo

2 bed · 1 bath

Listing by Douglas Elliman Real Estate

Listing Rented

$2,600/mo

0 bed · 1 bath

Listing by Douglas Elliman Real Estate

Listing Rented

$2,600/mo

0 bed · 1 bath

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Listing Rented

$4,100/mo

1 bed · 1 bath

Listing by Douglas Elliman Real Estate

Listing Rented

$3,300/mo

1 bed · 1 bath

Listing by Warburg Realty Partnership Ltd.

Listing Rented

$3,150/mo

1 bed · 1 bath

Listing by Classic Marketing LLC

Listing Rented

$3,000/mo

1 bed · 1 bath

Listing by Warburg Realty Partnership Ltd.

Listing Rented

$3,600/mo

2 bed · 1 bath

Listing by Warburg Realty Partnership Ltd.

Listing Rented

$3,500/mo

2 bed · 1 bath

Listing by Warburg Realty Partnership Ltd.

Listing Rented

$4,750/mo

2 bed · 2 bath

Listing by Warburg Realty Partnership Ltd.

Listing Rented

$5,500/mo

1 bed · 1 bath

Listing by DJK Residential

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$2,200/mo

0 bed · 1 bath

Listing by Elliman

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$2,500/mo

0 bed · 1 bath

Listing by Elliman

Listing Rented

$7,000/mo

2 bed · 2 bath

Listing by Classic Marketing LLC

Listing Rented

$2,000/mo

0 bed · 1 bath

Listing by Warburg Realty Partnership Ltd.

Listing Rented

$2,300/mo

0 bed · 1 bath

Listing by Warburg Realty Partnership Ltd.

Listing Rented

$3,300/mo

1 bed · 1 bath

Listing by Classic Marketing LLC

Listing Rented

$4,500/mo

2 bed · 2 bath

Listing by Classic Marketing LLC

Listing Rented

$7,000/mo

2 bed · 2 bath

Listing by Warburg Realty Partnership Ltd.

Listing Rented

$3,800/mo

1 bed · 1 bath

Listing by Warburg Realty Partnership Ltd.

Listing Rented

$4,200/mo

1 bed · 1 bath

Listing by Classic Marketing LLC

Listing Rented

$2,400/mo

0 bed · 1 bath

Listing by Classic Marketing LLC

Listing Rented

$3,500/mo

1 bed · 1 bath

Listing by Douglas Elliman Real Estate

Listing Rented

$2,300/mo

0 bed · 1 bath

Listing by Douglas Elliman Real Estate

Listing Rented

$3,250/mo

1 bed · 1 bath

Listing by Douglas Elliman Real Estate

Listing Rented

$5,300/mo

1 bed · 1 bath

Listing by Douglas Elliman Real Estate

Listing Rented

$5,500/mo

2 bed · 2 bath

Listing by Douglas Elliman Real Estate

Listing Rented

$4,500/mo

1 bed · 1 bath

Listing by Douglas Elliman Real Estate

Listing Rented

$3,500/mo

1 bed · 1 bath

Listing by Douglas Elliman Real Estate

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Closed rental data from REBNY Listing Service (RLS). All information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

Sales History

Date Unit Beds Price Sq Ft
May 21, 2025Unit 4EF3BR$1,595,0001,500
May 29, 2025Unit 9D3BR$1,150,0001,475
Feb 19, 2025Unit 7EStudio$485,000-
Aug 30, 2022Unit 10H1BR$800,0001,000
Apr 29, 2022Unit 14F2BR$1,200,000-
Jan 19, 2017Unit 5CStudioN/A-
Jan 11, 2016Unit 15C2BRN/A-
Mar 27, 2023Unit 11B2BR$1,125,0001,500
Apr 6, 2015Unit 6G1BRN/A-
Aug 16, 2018Unit 2GStudio$395,000-
Oct 3, 2014Unit 12D2BR$1,250,0001,300
Mar 3, 2014Unit 3B1BR$525,000875
Jul 22, 2014Unit 6L1BR$542,000800
Aug 6, 2013Unit 16B2BR$913,000-
Mar 1, 2013Unit 2J2BRN/A1,000
Oct 26, 2021Unit 3-J1BR$935,000950
May 11, 2023Unit 7-C1BR$730,000-
Sep 20, 2018Unit 4-EF2BRN/A1,437
Oct 1, 2021Unit 3-D2BR$699,000-
Jun 7, 2017Unit 12-A1BR$525,000500
Sep 11, 2015Unit 11-F2BR$1,395,000-
Sep 1, 2020Unit 3-G1BR$499,000-
Jun 11, 2019Unit 3L2BR$725,000950
Apr 7, 2017Unit 2J2BR$975,0001,000
Jun 20, 2014Unit 12A1BR$373,800500
Oct 2, 2024Unit 4AStudio$355,000-
Jul 18, 2024Unit 2GStudio$435,000600
Jul 2, 2024Unit 7J1BR$585,0001,000
Jan 16, 2024Unit 4MN2BR$1,175,0001,500
Apr 18, 2022Unit 15DD2BR$1,100,0001,350
Apr 26, 2023Unit 7KStudio$375,000-
Dec 6, 2017Unit 10-B2BR$999,000-
Apr 11, 2022Unit 8L1BR$616,000-
Dec 17, 2015Unit PHB2BRN/A-
Jan 28, 2015Unit 15C2BRN/A-
Feb 1, 2016Unit 3-K1BR$650,000-
Oct 15, 2021Unit 7A1BR$465,500-
May 5, 2026Unit 3G1BR$499,000-
Feb 19, 2026Unit 8H2BR$790,000-
Feb 3, 2026Unit 16B2BR$1,380,000-
Feb 25, 2026Unit 4J1BR$910,0001,000
Jan 29, 2026Unit PHB2BR$1,315,0001,165
Aug 27, 2025Unit 14C2BR$1,575,000-
Nov 11, 2022Unit 6AB3BR$1,155,0002,000
Aug 17, 2022Unit 4GStudio$477,900-
Jul 29, 2022Unit 4K2BR$940,0001,000
Jul 26, 2016Unit 11-F2BR$1,395,000-
Apr 26, 2018Unit 6G1BRN/A950
Oct 22, 2016Unit 15C2BRN/A-
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Closed sale data from REBNY Listing Service. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

Rental History

Unit Lease Date Rent Beds Baths Sq Ft
Unit 14EJun 4, 2025$7,500/mo221,550
Unit 5DMay 15, 2025$4,500/mo21775
Unit 3NApr 14, 2025$4,400/mo11-
Unit 5FApr 9, 2025$2,850/mo01-
Unit 3DJul 31, 2018$3,400/mo21-
Unit 3GAug 20, 2013$2,450/mo01600
Unit 8CDec 6, 2013$3,400/mo11900
Unit 2BSep 24, 2024$3,650/mo01-
Unit 5ESep 18, 2024$5,000/mo21-
Unit 8HAug 14, 2024$5,300/mo21-
Unit 14DJul 30, 2024$5,775/mo22-
Unit 10EJun 4, 2024$3,200/mo01-
Unit 3EMay 14, 2024$4,850/mo21-
Unit 9EFeb 21, 2024$3,000/mo01-
Unit 6FFeb 21, 2024$2,700/mo01-
Unit 2FDec 11, 2023$2,600/mo01-
Unit 14EOct 6, 2023$7,200/mo221,550
Unit 2BOct 16, 2023$3,500/mo01-
Unit 8JAug 10, 2023$3,650/mo11875
Unit 12KJul 31, 2023$3,400/mo11-
Unit 10EJul 29, 2021$2,500/mo01450
Unit 5DMay 16, 2023$4,000/mo21775
Unit 6FMar 13, 2023$2,600/mo01-
Unit 4HAug 12, 2022$2,600/mo01400
Unit 3NApr 11, 2022$4,100/mo11-
Unit 11-KJan 27, 2017$3,300/mo11-
Unit 9HOct 12, 2013$3,150/mo11-
Unit 12-KSep 25, 2015$3,000/mo11-
Unit 5-DJul 29, 2015$3,600/mo21775
Unit 3-ENov 16, 2015$3,500/mo21-
Unit 16-DMay 15, 2017$4,750/mo22-
Unit 2-XFeb 20, 2018$5,500/mo112,400
Unit 2FMay 30, 2018$2,200/mo01-
Unit 10EJun 13, 2018$2,500/mo01450
Unit 14EOct 25, 2013$7,000/mo22-
Unit 2-FMar 17, 2017$2,000/mo01-
Unit 3-COct 7, 2015$2,300/mo01-
Unit 11GDec 22, 2014$3,300/mo11800
Unit 14DOct 1, 2014$4,500/mo221,200
Unit 14-EOct 3, 2015$7,000/mo221,550
Unit PH-CJan 31, 2016$3,800/mo11-
Unit PHCFeb 11, 2014$4,200/mo11900
Unit 9EJan 15, 2014$2,400/mo01500
Unit 8JSep 15, 2021$3,500/mo11875
Unit 10FAug 24, 2021$2,300/mo01500
Unit 5EAug 24, 2021$3,250/mo11-
Unit 10HJan 29, 2026$5,300/mo111,000
Unit 14DAug 10, 2022$5,500/mo22-
Unit PHCAug 4, 2022$4,500/mo11-
Unit 5EJul 21, 2022$3,500/mo11-
RLS

Closed rental data from REBNY Listing Service. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

Compliance & Violations

Clean Compliance Record

This building has no open violations on record with NYC DOB or HPD.

Source: NYC Department of Buildings & HPD (data.cityofnewyork.us)

Nearby Transit

Lexington Av/53 St

0.18 mi away

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59 St

0.23 mi away

456

51 St

0.23 mi away

6

5 Av/53 St

0.27 mi away

EM

57 St

0.33 mi away

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Approximate walking distances.

Nearby Schools

No public schools found within walking distance.

Permits & Renovations

No recent permit filings found.

Zoning & Development

Zoning District
C5-2.5

Central commercial, highest density commercial.

Floor Area Ratio (FAR)
12.63 / 12.00
Fully built or over-built

Building Details

Physical
Building Class
Elevator Apartments (D4)
Land Use
3
Year Built
1962
Last Altered
2014
Floors
16
Total Units
159
Residential Units
147
Gross Floor Area
197,972 sq ft
Lot Area
15,675 sq ft
Lot Frontage
140.42 ft
Lot Depth
110 ft
Municipal Districts
Community District
CD 5
City Council
District 4
School District
2
Police Precinct
18
Fire Company
E008
Sanitation District
5
BBL
1013100059.00000000

Source: NYC PLUTO (data.cityofnewyork.us)

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Location

Building Subway 🏫 Elementary 📚 Middle 🎓 High School

Frequently Asked Questions about 136 EAST 56 STREET

What kind of building is 136 EAST 56 STREET?
136 EAST 56 STREET is recorded in NYC PLUTO as a Elevator Apartments (building class D4).
When was 136 EAST 56 STREET built?
Built in 1962, 16 floors, 159 total units. Data sourced from NYC PLUTO, the city's official tax lot database.
How many units are at 136 EAST 56 STREET?
147 residential units across 16 floors. The building also contains 12 commercial or non-residential units.
How many apartments are currently for sale at 136 EAST 56 STREET?
Active listing counts are loaded from the REBNY Listing Service in real time. See the Active Listings section above for current availability and price ranges. If no listings appear, there are no units currently on the market through RLS.
What is the average price per square foot at 136 EAST 56 STREET?
Per-square-foot pricing is calculated from closed sale transactions in the Sales History section above. Actual pricing varies by floor, exposure, renovation level, and unit layout. For a current valuation, contact Milton for a building-specific comparable market analysis.
What is the closest subway to 136 EAST 56 STREET?
The closest subway stop is Lexington Av/53 St (E, M lines), approximately 0.18 mi away. Walking distances are approximate.
How can I see the full sales history for 136 EAST 56 STREET?
The Sales History section on this page shows closed transactions from the REBNY Listing Service (RLS). For full deed and mortgage history back to 1966, including lien searches and ownership chain verification, use ACRIS, NYC's free official property records system. Our step-by-step guide explains exactly how: ACRIS NYC: How to Search Deeds, Liens & Owner Records Free.
Who should I contact about a listing at 136 EAST 56 STREET?
Milton Coste, Licensed Real Estate Associate Broker at Keller Williams NYC. Call or text (917) 416-7433, email [email protected], or schedule a consultation online. Milton has represented buyers and sellers across all five boroughs for 25+ years.
Who owns 136 EAST 56 STREET?
The current owner of 136 EAST 56 STREET is recorded in the most recent deed on file with the NYC Department of Finance ACRIS system. To find the current owner: (1) visit acris.nyc.gov, (2) search by BBL 1-01310-0059 or by address, (3) sort by date descending and find the most recent deed. The grantee (buyer) on that deed is the current owner. If the owner is an LLC, look up the LLC's managing member at the NY Department of State Business Entity Database.
What is the BBL for 136 EAST 56 STREET?
The BBL (Borough, Block, Lot) for 136 EAST 56 STREET is 1-01310-0059. The first digit (1) identifies the borough: Manhattan. The next 5 digits are the tax block (1310) and the last 4 are the lot within that block (59). BBLs never change even when addresses are renumbered, which makes them the most reliable identifier for NYC public records like ACRIS deeds, DOB permits, and tax bills.
Where can I find the deed history for 136 EAST 56 STREET?
Every recorded deed for 136 EAST 56 STREET since 1966 is searchable for free at acris.nyc.gov. Search by BBL 1-01310-0059 for the most reliable results. The deed history shows every ownership transfer with grantor (seller), grantee (buyer), date, and recorded sale price. Older transfers may show LLC names. To trace the LLC's managing member, cross-reference with the NY Department of State at apps.dos.ny.gov. Our step-by-step ACRIS guide walks through the full process.

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