240 E 55th Street #9-H
MLS® #RLS20077989
Listing by R New York
1
Bedroom
1
Bath
—
Sq. Ft.
1959
Year Built
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Property Highlights
- Views: City
- Exposure: East,South facing
- Climate Control: Wall Units
Property Details
Description
A corner Junior 1-bedroom wih two exposures, Apartment 9H is a rare oasis in the center of Midtown. It is quiet, sunny, and has open city views from 18 feet of south-facing windows. It features a fully equipped kitchen with a large window facing east for bright morning light. The windowed bathroom is also bright, and the original layout has been improved so that the bathroom can be entered from the living room or the bedroom. There are two large closets in the entrance foyer.
240 East 55th Street is a sought-after co-op doorman building, conveniently located between residential Sutton Place and the Midtown business district – a five minute jog both to Central Park and the East River Promenade. Whole Foods, Trader Joe's, and other excellent stores and restaurants are close by. Near 4/6, E/M, N/R/W lines, several bus routes, and third-party parking facilities.
Doorman services Tue-Fri 4PM-12AM and Fri-Mon 8AM-12PM. Full-time porter/handyman Mon-Fri . Live-in superintendent.
*Unlimited subletting allowed after one year of ownership.
*No flip tax.
*Storage/bike room in the basement is free for shareholders.
*Laundry room in the basement.
*Purchase by corporation or trust (irrevocable and revocable) is allowed with an occupancy agreement, and application both from the purchasing entity and financially responsible individual(s) to occupy the unit, as well as a personal guarantee from the latter.
*Co-purchasing, gifting, etc. allowed on a case-by-case basis.
*Finance up to 75%.
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About Turtle Bay
View All Turtle Bay ListingsTurtle Bay is a refined and diplomatic enclave, 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
View NeighborhoodActive Listings
163
Median Asking Price
$1.10M
Median $/Sqft
$1,406
Avg Days on Market
N/A
New This Week
12
Price Reduced
37%
Sold (30 Days)
15
Median Sale Price
$999K
Live data from RLS at REBNY • Updated 3/18/26, 7:49 PM EST
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Location
240 E 55th Street #9-H, Turtle Bay, New York County • Near Third Avenue/Second Avenue
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