Active For Sale • Co-op

$499,500

240 E 55th Street #9E

Turtle Bay, Manhattan

MLS® #RLS20080652

Listing by R New York

1

Bedroom

1

Bath

N/A

Sq. Ft.

1959

Year Built

Quick Summary

Bedrooms 1

Bathrooms 1

Year Built 1959

Ownership Co-op

Maintenance $1,343/mo

Parking Garage

Neighborhood Turtle Bay

Floor 9 of 14

Property Highlights

• Exposure: North facing
• Climate Control: Wall Units
• Parking: Private garage

Property Details

Type Co-op

Ownership Stock Cooperative

Total Rooms 3

Baths 1 Full

Floor 9 of 14

Exposure North

Cooling Wall Units

Pets CatsOk

Cross Street Third Avenue/Second Avenue

Year Built 1959

Parking Garage Available

Structure Type None

Block/Lot 1328/0030

Description

***INVESTORS WELCOME***

Apartment with Sponsor-Rights. NO BOARD APPROVAL. Tenant in place until 9/15/2026.

Spacious junior 1-bedroom with bright street and tree views from 18 feet of windows. Both kitchen and bath have been tastefully updated. Kitchen features full size appliances including a dishwasher. There are four large closets.

240 EAST 55TH STREET is a sought-after co-op doorman building, conveniently located between residential Sutton Place and the Midtown business district—near the East River Promenade and a five-minute jog from Central Park. Easy access to numerous subways and bus lines, and within walking distance to the UN.

Doorman services Tue-Fri 4PM-12AM and Fri-Mon 8AM-12PM. Full-time Mon-Fri porter/handyman. Live-in superintendent. Laundry room, bike and common storage room.

Features & Amenities

Interior Features

Entrance Foyer Building Washer Dryer Install Allowed Common Area

Exterior Features

Building Storage

Building Amenities

Elevators

Building Information

Stories 14

Structure None

Financial Details

Maintenance $1,343/mo

About Turtle Bay

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Turtle Bay is a refined and diplomatic corridor, home to the United Nations Headquarters and numerous international consulates. The neighborhood is famous for the historic Turtle Bay Gardens and its tree-lined streets. Real estate in Turtle Bay offers a wide selection, from elegant pre-war townhouses to modern luxury condominiums that provide a quiet residential atmosphere just steps away from the bustle of Midtown.

Turtle Bay Live Market Data

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Active Listings

167

Median Asking Price

$1.05M

Median $/Sqft

$1,487

Avg Days on Market

N/A

New This Week

12

Price Reduced

34%

Sold (30 Days)

12

Median Sale Price

$999K

Live data from RLS at REBNY • Updated 4/1/26, 1:17 PM EST

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240 E 55th Street #9E, Turtle Bay, New York County • Near Third Avenue/Second Avenue

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MLS® ID: RLS20080652

First Listed: 4/1/2026

On Market: 4/1/2026

Price Changed: 4/1/2026

Contract Date: 3/27/2026

Listing Courtesy of R New York - Steen W Rasmussen

Listing Contact: (347) 266-2486

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