136 E 56TH Street #2J
MLS® #RLS10100184
Listing by The Corcoran Group
2
Bedrooms
2
Baths
1,000
Sq. Ft.
1962
Year Built
Quick Summary
Property Highlights
- Exposure: East facing
- Climate Control: Wall Units
- Parking: Private garage
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Description
Welcome home to this two-bedroom, two-bathroom apartment with the charm of a downtown loft and all the conveniences of a midtown location. The apartment has been renovated for a more open living room/dining room kitchen layout and has multiple built-in and customized closets as well as parquet flooring throughout. The super-sized kitchen has cherry cabinetry, stone flooring, stainless steel appliances and speckled granite counters in earth tones. Wall to wall windows with city quiet in the bedrooms and eastern exposure gives the apartment lots of sunshine! The apartment also features a washer/dryer, exposed brick, and a master bathroom with a double sink and a separate glass shower stall. Pet friendly co-op allows pied-a-terres, guarantors and parental purchasing and has low maintenance and low annual raises. 136 East 56th street has a full-time doorman, elevator, laundry room, bike storage, discounted garage for shareholders, and live in super. The building has had most major renovations completed including elevator, brickwork, boiler, rooftop, entrance and business awnings. Centrally located in Manhattans Midtown East neighborhood near lots of shops (5th avenue shopping & Bloomingdales), upscale restaurants, many subway lines (4,5,6,F,N,R,E,M,W), a Whole Foods Supermarket, and is close to Central Park.
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About Midtown East
View All Midtown East ListingsMidtown East is a dynamic hub that serves as 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 charming side-street cooperatives, providing a wide array of options for those who want to be at the center of the city's energy.
Midtown East Live Market Data
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Median Asking Price
$1.69M
Median $/Sqft
$1,656
Avg Days on Market
N/A
New This Week
8
Price Reduced
25%
Sold (30 Days)
12
Median Sale Price
$1.31M
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Location
136 E 56TH Street #2J, Midtown East, New York County • Near Park Avenue & Lexington Avenue
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Listing Courtesy of The Corcoran Group - Beth Benalloul
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