SOLD FOR $370,000
Listed at $385,000 · Sold 3.9% below asking · Closed March 29, 2021
209 E 56th Street #6A
MLS® #RLS10673426
Listing by The Corcoran Group
Studio
1
Bath
550
Sq. Ft.
1960
Year Built
Quick Summary
Property Highlights
- Exposure: North facing
- Climate Control: Wall Units
Property Details
Description
Apartment 6A at 209 East 56th Street is an oversized alcove studio in the heart of Midtown, located between 2nd and 3rd Avenues. The open plan living room offers flexible layouts including a full dining area and potential home office. The galley kitchen is basic, but functional. The sleeping alcove easily fits a queen-sized bed and can be converted into a separate, legal bedroom. A roomy dressing area leads into the master bath. The apartment has abundant storage (four large closets). Light shines in through wall to wall north-facing windows. Hardwood floors throughout. Through-wall air conditioning. 209 East 56th Street, also known as The Sterling, is a full-service post-war cooperative in a prime Midtown East location several blocks from Central Park and near terrific restaurants like The Shadmor, Smith & Wollensky, Felidia, and Crave Fish Bar. There is also great shopping ? Bloomingdale?s, the Apple flagship store, Home Depot, Bed Bath & Beyond, and WHOLE FOODS just around the corner! Commuting is easy when you are close to eight subway lines (4, 5, 6, E, Q, N, R, M) and the Second Avenue Select Bus. There is a huge fully-furnished common roof deck with nice views of the Manhattan skyline, live-in super, 24-hour doorman with package delivery, and a large common laundry room. All hallways and the lobby have been recently renovated. Pet friendly. Pied-à-terres and co-purchasing permitted on case by case basis.
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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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219
Median Asking Price
$1.73M
Median $/Sqft
$1,672
Avg Days on Market
N/A
New This Week
7
Price Reduced
26%
Sold (30 Days)
12
Median Sale Price
$1.31M
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Location
209 E 56th Street #6A, Midtown East, New York County • Near 3 AVENUE and 2 AVENUE
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Listing Courtesy of The Corcoran Group - Holly Hunt
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