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209 EAST 56 STREET

Manhattan · Midtown East · New York, NY 10022

Built 1960 13 Floors 105 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

209 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 C1-9, this building sits in a local retail uses serving nearby residents. 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: 1-01330-0007

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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

$3,500/mo

1 bed · 1 bath

Listing by Next Stop NY

Listing Rented

$2,750/mo

1 bed · 1 bath

Listing by Halstead dba Brown Harris Stevens Residential Sales LLC

Listing Rented

$2,500/mo

0 bed · 1 bath

Listing by Corcoran Group

Listing Rented

$3,400/mo

1 bed · 1 bath

Listing by Corcoran Group

Listing Rented

$2,700/mo

0 bed · 1 bath

Listing by R New York

Listing Rented

$2,650/mo

1 bed · 1 bath

Listing by Compass

Listing Rented

$3,400/mo

1 bed · 1 bath

Listing by The Corcoran Group

Listing Rented

$3,200/mo

1 bed · 1 bath

Listing by The Corcoran Group

Listing Rented

$2,895/mo

1 bed · 1 bath

Listing by The Corcoran Group

Listing Rented

$3,350/mo

1 bed · 1 bath

Listing by The Corcoran Group

Listing Rented

$2,495/mo

0 bed · 1 bath

Listing by The Corcoran Group

Listing Rented

$3,400/mo

1 bed · 1 bath

Listing by The Corcoran Group

Listing Rented

$3,495/mo

1 bed · 1 bath

Listing by The Corcoran Group

Listing Rented

$2,400/mo

0 bed · 1 bath

Listing by The Corcoran Group

Listing Rented

$3,200/mo

0 bed · 1 bath

Listing by Corcoran Group

Listing Rented

$3,995/mo

1 bed · 1 bath

Listing by Corcoran Group

Listing Rented

$3,500/mo

1 bed · 1 bath

Listing by Corcoran Group

Listing Rented

$3,200/mo

0 bed · 1 bath

Listing by Corcoran Group

Listing Rented

$2,500/mo

0 bed · 1 bath

Listing by Compass

Listing Rented

$3,250/mo

1 bed · 1 bath

Listing by Corcoran Group

Listing Rented

$3,700/mo

1 bed · 1 bath

Listing by Corcoran Group

Listing Rented

$2,700/mo

0 bed · 1 bath

Listing by Douglas Elliman Real Estate

Listing Rented

$3,020/mo

1 bed · 1 bath

Listing by Tungsten Property

Listing Rented

$2,300/mo

0 bed · 1 bath

Listing by Mdrn.

Listing Rented

$2,300/mo

0 bed · 1 bath

Listing by The Corcoran Group

Listing Rented

$2,350/mo

0 bed · 1 bath

Listing by Elliman

Listing Rented

$3,000/mo

0 bed · 1 bath

Listing by Corcoran Group

Listing Rented

$3,300/mo

1 bed · 1 bath

Listing by Nest Seekers International

Listing Rented

$2,500/mo

0 bed · 1 bath

Listing by Elliman

Listing Rented

$2,400/mo

0 bed · 1 bath

Listing by The Corcoran Group

Listing Rented

$2,595/mo

1 bed · 1 bath

Listing by The Corcoran Group

Listing Rented

$1,895/mo

0 bed · 1 bath

Listing by The Corcoran Group

Listing Rented

$1,895/mo

0 bed · 1 bath

Listing by The Corcoran Group

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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
Jul 31, 2025Unit 2BStudio$342,500-
May 21, 2025Unit 5KStudio$389,000560
Oct 31, 2024Unit 8-F1BR$669,000700
Apr 1, 2025Unit 6F1BR$625,000700
Nov 4, 2024Unit 2AStudio$400,000-
Jan 9, 2025Unit 2FStudio$400,000535
May 30, 2017Unit 6F1BR$630,000700
Sep 23, 2022Unit 3AStudio$400,000500
Oct 5, 2016Unit 9G1BRN/A-
Aug 10, 2017Unit 10F/G3BR$1,550,000-
Aug 28, 2015Unit PHU1BRN/A-
Jun 21, 2022Unit 6JStudio$425,000-
Sep 6, 2023Unit 3CStudio$342,500-
Aug 13, 2021Unit 5G1BR$550,000-
Aug 10, 2016Unit 5E1BR$625,000700
Jul 17, 2015Unit 3JStudio$419,000550
Oct 14, 2015Unit 12P2BR$990,000-
Jul 15, 2014Unit 12RStudio$430,000-
Mar 1, 2016Unit 8-CStudio$345,000450
Jun 20, 2017Unit 4-G1BR$669,500700
Jul 20, 2016Unit 12-L1BR$468,000560
Nov 4, 2022Unit 7-G1BR$503,000-
Aug 26, 2021Unit 5D1BR$599,000720
Jun 23, 2020Unit 6D1BR$620,000-
Aug 11, 2020Unit 9AStudio$390,000560
Mar 16, 2016Unit 5JStudio$427,000560
Oct 18, 2018Unit PHV1BR$699,000650
Jun 30, 2015Unit 10BStudio$495,000550
Jun 29, 2017Unit 8AStudio$490,000550
Mar 26, 2014Unit 5D1BR$472,000700
Oct 13, 2015Unit 7JStudio$415,000550
Feb 27, 2018Unit 9BStudio$499,000550
Mar 15, 2016Unit 6JStudio$417,000550
Aug 8, 2017Unit 7E1BR$635,000700
Oct 28, 2024Unit 11M1BR$655,000600
May 10, 2022Unit 9KStudio$400,000-
Apr 7, 2022Unit 7KStudio$360,000550
Sep 13, 2013Unit PHS1BRN/A-
Oct 16, 2014Unit 10E1BRN/A-
Jul 27, 2013Unit 11N2BRN/A-
Jul 19, 2013Unit 11M1BRN/A-
Nov 6, 2013Unit 11LStudioN/A-
Sep 26, 2013Unit PHV1BRN/A-
Apr 12, 2013Unit PHT1BRN/A-
Sep 13, 2023Unit 4CD2BR$1,050,000-
Oct 31, 2025Unit 5ABC2BR$930,000-
Oct 12, 2021Unit 10CStudio$365,000-
Mar 19, 2021Unit 4-JStudio$401,000-
Dec 4, 2013Unit 6AStudioN/A-
Mar 29, 2021Unit 6AStudio$370,000550
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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 10EDec 11, 2024$3,500/mo11750
Unit 6FAug 6, 2021$2,750/mo11-
Unit 2KOct 30, 2023$2,500/mo01560
Unit 4FMar 9, 2023$3,400/mo11700
Unit 11-LMay 29, 2016$2,700/mo01560
Unit 12-LMay 6, 2015$2,650/mo11560
Unit PHVAug 19, 2021$3,400/mo11700
Unit 8DMar 9, 2019$3,200/mo11700
Unit 10DMay 29, 2019$2,895/mo11700
Unit 6DJun 30, 2017$3,350/mo11700
Unit 7ANov 13, 2014$2,495/mo01560
Unit 6DMay 18, 2018$3,400/mo11-
Unit 10HJun 12, 2015$3,495/mo11910
Unit 5KDec 1, 2017$2,400/mo01550
Unit 5JDec 1, 2024$3,200/mo01560
Unit 5ESep 16, 2024$3,995/mo11700
Unit 8JJun 24, 2024$3,500/mo11560
Unit 8HFeb 1, 2024$3,200/mo01425
Unit 8-CJun 25, 2019$2,500/mo01-
Unit 8JApr 21, 2023$3,250/mo11560
Unit 5EApr 12, 2022$3,700/mo11700
Unit 11LMar 2, 2022$2,700/mo01560
Unit 6-EAug 3, 2017$3,020/mo11800
Unit 6HFeb 1, 2017$2,200/mo01-
Unit 9AAug 6, 2013$2,300/mo01560
Unit 10CNov 17, 2017$2,350/mo01-
Unit 5JFeb 24, 2022$3,000/mo01560
Unit 6-EJun 25, 2020$3,300/mo11800
Unit 12RJul 12, 2013$2,500/mo01-
Unit 8ANov 22, 2021$2,400/mo01550
Unit 10DAug 2, 2021$2,595/mo11700
Unit 2KJan 31, 2021$1,895/mo01560
Unit 5KJan 13, 2021$1,895/mo01550
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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

0.17 mi away

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59 St

0.22 mi away

456

51 St

0.30 mi away

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5 Av/53 St

0.43 mi away

EM

57 St

0.48 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
C1-9

Local retail uses serving nearby residents.

Floor Area Ratio (FAR)
8.71 / 10.00
Near maximum allowable FAR

Building Details

Physical
Building Class
Elevator Apartments (D4)
Land Use
3
Year Built
1960
Last Altered
1984
Floors
13
Total Units
109
Residential Units
105
Gross Floor Area
87,100 sq ft
Lot Area
10,000 sq ft
Lot Frontage
100 ft
Lot Depth
100.42 ft
Municipal Districts
Community District
CD 6
City Council
District 4
School District
2
Police Precinct
17
Fire Company
E008
Sanitation District
6
BBL
1013300007.00000000

Source: NYC PLUTO (data.cityofnewyork.us)

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Location

Building Subway 🏫 Elementary 📚 Middle 🎓 High School

Frequently Asked Questions about 209 EAST 56 STREET

What kind of building is 209 EAST 56 STREET?
209 EAST 56 STREET is recorded in NYC PLUTO as a Elevator Apartments (building class D4).
When was 209 EAST 56 STREET built?
Built in 1960, 13 floors, 109 total units. Data sourced from NYC PLUTO, the city's official tax lot database.
How many units are at 209 EAST 56 STREET?
105 residential units across 13 floors. The building also contains 4 commercial or non-residential units.
How many apartments are currently for sale at 209 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 209 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 209 EAST 56 STREET?
The closest subway stop is Lexington Av/53 St (E, M lines), approximately 0.17 mi away. Walking distances are approximate.
How can I see the full sales history for 209 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 209 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 209 EAST 56 STREET?
The current owner of 209 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 1-01330-0007 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 209 EAST 56 STREET?
The BBL (Borough, Block, Lot) for 209 EAST 56 STREET is 1-01330-0007. The first digit (1) identifies the borough: Manhattan. The next 5 digits are the tax block (1330) and the last 4 are the lot within that block (7). 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 209 EAST 56 STREET?
Every recorded deed for 209 EAST 56 STREET since 1966 is searchable for free at acris.nyc.gov. Search by BBL 1-01330-0007 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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