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SOLD FOR $720,000

· Closed November 15, 2023

400 E 56th Street #21E
Closed For Sale Co-op

$720,000

400 E 56th Street #21E

Midtown East, Manhattan

MLS® #RLS10945461

RLS at REBNY

Listing by Compass

2

Bedrooms

1.5

Baths

N/A

Sq. Ft.

1968

Year Built

Quick Summary

Bedrooms 2
Bathrooms 2 full, 1 half
Year Built 1968
Ownership Co-op
Maintenance $2,165/mo
Parking Garage
Neighborhood Midtown East
Floor 21 of 40

Property Highlights

  • Parking: Private garage

Property Details

Type Co-op
Ownership Stock Cooperative
Total Rooms 4
Baths 1 Full, 1 Half
Floor 21 of 40
Pets Yes
Year Built 1968
Parking Garage Available
Parking Features Garage
Structure Type MultiFamily
Furnished Unfurnished
Parcel # 1367-0001-00400-000-000021E
Block/Lot 01367/0001

Listing History

Event Date Price Change
Listed Dec 5, 2022 $850,000 -
Price Reduced Nov 16, 2023 $749,000 -11.9%
Currently Jun 2, 2026 $720,000 -3.9%

Description

Motivated Seller, Submit All Offers! Create your dream two bed, two bath apartment with an open kitchen from this "clean white box" currently configured as a huge one bedroom, one and a half bath home! This home is flooded with light through oversized windows in every room. The current open floor plan concept allows for easy entertaining with plenty of space flowing from a large entry foyer, oversized living room, and open formal dining room. This huge one bedroom can easily be converted into a wonderful full two bedroom, two bathroom home still with plenty of space for a living/dining room. Plaza 400 is a full-service, white glove co-op building on East 56th Street and First Avenue. Amenities include 24-hour doorman, concierge, outdoor heated pool and roof deck (open seasonally), a freshly updated fitness center, package room, parking garage, club room, playroom, live-in super, and a centralized laundry room in the basement of the building. Maintenance includes electric and gas. No washer/dryers are permitted. 2% flip tax is paid by buyer *Some photos are renderings/virtual staging

Features & Amenities

Interior Features

Common On Floor Common Area

Appliances

Dishwasher

Building Information

Building Data View Compliance & Permits
Total Units 627
Stories 40
Structure MultiFamily

Financial Details

Maintenance $2,165/mo
Original Price $850,000
Sale Price $720,000
Previous Price $749,000

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.

Midtown East Live Market Data

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Active Listings

229

Median Asking Price

$1.59M

Median $/Sqft

$1,765

Avg Days on Market

N/A

New This Week

8

Price Reduced

23%

Sold (30 Days)

9

Median Sale Price

$1.74M

Live data from RLS at REBNY • Updated 6/1/26, 10:57 PM EST

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Location

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400 E 56th Street #21E, Midtown East, New York County

Floor Plans

Floor Plan 1
Floor Plan 2

Building Information

Official NYC property records for this building

1969
Year Built
57 years old
38
Floors
629
Residential Units
R10
Zoning District
Elevator Apartments

Tax & Assessment

Assessed Value: $128,852,550
Land Value: $15,346,350
Exemptions: $1,233,751

Note: Individual unit taxes may differ. Verify current tax bills with NYC DOF.

Lot Area: 46,763 SF
Building Area: 967,300 SF
Built FAR: 20.69
Allowed FAR: 10

Source: NYC PLUTO (Primary Land Use Tax Lot Output), NYC Department of City Planning (data.cityofnewyork.us)

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about this property

The current listed monthly maintenance are $2,165 per month. Confirm the exact amount with the listing broker before making an offer.

The current listed annual property tax is $0, or roughly $0 per month. Verify the current assessment with your attorney before closing.

This property has 2 bedrooms and 1 full bathroom and 1 half bathroom.

According to MLS records, the building was constructed in 1968, making it approximately 58 years old.

This listing is a co-op (stock cooperative). Buyers purchase shares in a corporation rather than real property, and the board must approve all sales.

Pets are permitted at this property. Contact the listing broker for weight limits or breed restrictions.

To schedule a private showing, contact Milton Coste at (917) 416-7433 or [email protected]. Per REBNY guidelines effective 2025, a Buyer Representation Agreement is required before a buyer's broker can show you properties. You may attend open houses independently without one.

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(917) 416-7433
MLS® ID: RLS10945461
First Listed: 10/26/2023
On Market: 12/5/2022
Price Changed: 11/16/2023
Closed: 11/15/2023
Contract Date: 12/2/2022

Listing Courtesy of Compass - Kenneth Teitel

Listing Contact: (646) 643-6420

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Buyer Notice: Planning to work with a buyer's broker? A Buyer Representation Agreement is required before your broker can show you properties, per REBNY/UCBA guidelines (effective 2025). You may attend open houses independently without one.

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