Milton Coste

Licensed Real Estate Associate Broker

(917) 416-7433

SOLD FOR $420,000

Listed at $430,000 · Sold 2.3% below asking · Closed August 30, 2022

Closed For Sale Co-op

$430,000

420 E 55TH Street #12U

Sutton Place, Manhattan

Sutton Gardens

MLS® #RLS10937111

RLS at REBNY

Listing by Brown Harris Stevens Residential Sales LLC

Studio

1

Bath

N/A

Sq. Ft.

1956

Year Built

Quick Summary

Bedrooms Studio
Bathrooms 1
Year Built 1956
Ownership Co-op
Maintenance $1,088/mo
Parking Garage
Neighborhood Sutton Place
Floor 12 of 12

Property Highlights

  • Views: Other
  • Exposure: North facing
  • Climate Control: Other

Property Details

Type Co-op
Ownership Stock Cooperative
Total Rooms 2
Baths 1 Full
Floor 12 of 12
View Other
Exposure North
Cooling Other
Pets Yes
Year Built 1956
Parking Garage Available
Structure Type HighRise
Basement Other
Parcel # 1366-0016-00420-000-000012U
Block/Lot 01366/0016

Listing History

Event Date Price Change
Listed Sep 8, 2021 $475,000 -
Price Reduced Apr 7, 2022 $450,000 -5.3%
Currently May 28, 2026 $430,000 -4.4%

Description

Be at the top! Sunny Sutton Place open and spacious top floor studio in excellent condition with big windows facing city views north, newly renovated kitchen, updated bathroom and dressing area. Clean lines and freshly painted with original parquet floors, pin drop quiet, great closets and move in ready! Very low maintenance in a full service doorman building. All furniture is included in the sale including a pull down/hide away bed.

The Sutton Gardens cooperative includes a beautiful garden on either side of the lobby and centrally located laundry. The building is located on quiet East 55th Street in Midtown East between First Avenue and Sutton Place. Just outside your door and to the east enjoy Sutton Place Park, the East River and the Promenade with fantastic views. Sutton Place is known for its great restaurants such as Jubilee, Deux Amis and for old school New York, Neary's. Several Tennis Clubs are located nearby. The building features a Resident Superintendent, 24 Hour Doorman/Concierge, On-site Storage, and a refurbished lobby has been planned. Convenient to transportation, across town to theaters and west side entertainment. Grocery shopping nearby at Whole Foods and Morton Williams. Co-Purchasers, Guarantors, Pied-a-Terres, and pets are all considered.

Features & Amenities

Interior Features

Smoke Free Building In Basement

Exterior Features

Building Courtyard

Building Information

Building Sutton Gardens
Building Data View Compliance & Permits
Total Units 237
Stories 12
Structure HighRise

Financial Details

Maintenance $1,088/mo
Original Price $475,000
Sale Price $420,000
Previous Price $450,000

Sutton Place is a secluded and established residential pocket known for its low-traffic elegance and stunning East River views. This neighborhood offers a 'small-town' feel within the city, defined by its private parks and classic architecture. The housing stock is predominantly composed of grand, white-glove cooperatives, many of which feature expansive layouts and historic details that appeal to discerning buyers seeking privacy.

Sutton Place Live Market Data

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Active Listings

271

Median Asking Price

$1.13M

Median $/Sqft

$1,054

Avg Days on Market

N/A

New This Week

16

Price Reduced

40%

Sold (30 Days)

18

Median Sale Price

$1.35M

Live data from RLS at REBNY • Updated 5/28/26, 5:49 PM EST

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Location

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420 E 55TH Street #12U, Sutton Place, New York County

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Floor Plans

Floor Plan 1

Building Information

Official NYC property records for this building

1896
Year Built
130 years old
2
Floors
2
Residential Units
R6B
Zoning District
Two Family Dwellings Historic District: Sunset Park South Historic District

Tax & Assessment

Assessed Value: $99,780
Land Value: $16,380
Exemptions: $0

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

Lot Area: 2,003 SF
Building Area: 3,004 SF
Built FAR: 1.5
Allowed FAR: 2

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 $1,088 per month. Confirm the exact amount with the listing broker before making an offer.

This property has 0 bedrooms and 1 full bathroom.

According to MLS records, the building was constructed in 1956, making it approximately 70 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: RLS10937111
First Listed: 9/8/2021
On Market: 9/8/2021
Price Changed: 4/7/2022
Closed: 8/30/2022
Contract Date: 9/8/2021

Listing Courtesy of Brown Harris Stevens Residential Sales LLC - Robert D Dienes

Listing Contact: (212) 906-9375

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