Key Details

Listed: Dec 6, 2024

Days on Market: 21

Building Type: Condominium

Neighborhood: Midtown East (Manhattan)

Doorman: FT Doorman

Monthly Common Charges: $498

Monthly Real Estate Taxes: $855

Total Taxes & Fees: $1,353 ($1.69/ft²)

Est. Monthly Mortgage: $4,681

Total Est. Monthly Carrying Cost: $6,034 ($7.54/ft²)

Note: the above is based on a down payment of 20% ($175,000), which is the minimum amount permitted by the building.

Description

This beautifully renovated one-bedroom condo offers an unbeatable combination of space, light, and convenience. The living room, measuring an impressive 20’ x 13’, provides plenty of room for both dining and lounging, while the oversized bedroom easily accommodates a king-size bed with space to spare. Large, deep closets throughout the unit ensure you’ll have abundant storage, and the home is bathed in natural light all day long.

Located at the corner of 56th Street and Lexington Avenue, this elegant building features a doorman, live-in super, a luxurious lobby, key-card laundry, and additional storage options. Perfectly situated near major subway lines, Whole Foods, Grand Central, and Central Park, you’ll have access to all the shopping, dining, and entertainment Midtown has to offer. Pets are welcome, making this the perfect home for anyone seeking comfort and convenience in the heart of the city.

Don’t miss this rare opportunity to own a move-in-ready condo in one of Manhattan’s most desirable neighborhoods. Schedule your viewing today!

About 140 East 56th Street

140 East 56th Street has received a CityRealty Rating of 45, based on:

Architecture

Anything above 30 is remarkable, from 20-29 is distinguished and from 11-19 is average, while below 11 is below average.

Location

Anything above 27 is remarkable, from 18-26 is distinguished and from 9-17 is average, while below 9 is below average.

Features

Anything above 22 is remarkable, from 16-21 is distinguished and from 9-15 is average, while below 9 is below average.

Rating Summary

Out of 44

Out of 36

Out of 39

Out of 119

Architecture Rating: Points Breakdown

Exterior:

Attractive 4 out of 8 points

Retail Quality:

Good 3 out of 5 points

Canopy Entrance:

Dramatic 3 out of 3 points

Alterations:

None 2 out of 2 points

Plaza Or Atrium:

Exists 1 out of 3 points

Contextual Design:

No, but OK 1 out of 3 points

Skyline:

Exists 1 out of 2 points

Local Visibility:

Highly Visible 2 out of 2 points

Watertank:

Enclosed 1 out of 2 points

Airconditioners:

Allowed and Present 0 out of 2 points

Free Standing:

Corner 1 out of 2 points

Gargoyles:

None 0 out of 2 points

Garden:

Exists 1 out of 2 points

Fenestration:

Consistent 1 out of 1 points

Landmark:

No 0 out of 2 points

Unity:

Unified Design 1 out of 1 points

Illumination:

None 0 out of 1 points

Water Element:

None 0 out of 1 points

Location Rating: Points Breakdown

Street Ambience:

Average Mix 2 out of 5 points

Distance To Neighborhood Center:

More than 50 blocks 0 out of 5 points

Views:

Unexciting 1 out of 4 points

Neighborhood Ambience:

Bland 1 out of 3 points

Traffic Noise:

Considerable 1 out of 3 points

Protected Views:

Only Top Floors 1 out of 2 points

Distance To Subway:

Less than 3 Short Blocks 2 out of 2 points

Firedepartment Noise:

No Noise 2 out of 2 points

Distance To Supermarket:

3-5 Short Blocks 1 out of 2 points

Distance To Park:

More than 6 Short Blocks 0 out of 2 points

Distance To Water:

More than 6 Short Blocks 0 out of 2 points

Shopping:

5 or less Short Blocks 2 out of 2 points

Schools:

No Noise 1 out of 1 points

Noise From Nightlife:

None 1 out of 1 points

Features Rating: Points Breakdown

Lobby:

Minimal but Attractive 2 out of 5 points

Units Per Floor:

10-15 1 out of 5 points

Ceiling:

8-9 Feet 1 out of 4 points

Balconies:

Some 1 out of 3 points

Health Club:

None 0 out of 2 points

Private Gardens:

None 0 out of 2 points

Storage Rooms:

Minimal 1 out of 2 points

Bay Windows:

None 0 out of 1 points

Fireplaces:

None 0 out of 1 points

Door Person:

Yes 1 out of 1 points

Concierge:

None 0 out of 1 points

Elevator Person:

None 0 out of 1 points

Recreational Roof:

None 0 out of 1 points

Driveway:

None 0 out of 1 points

Maids Room:

None 0 out of 1 points

Catering:

None 0 out of 1 points

Garage:

None 0 out of 1 points

Mixed Use:

No 0 out of 1 points

Non Rectilinear Form:

No 0 out of 1 points

Unusual Layouts:

No 0 out of 1 points

Prewar:

No 0 out of 1 points

Other Amenities:

Some 1 out of 2 points

Condo
Built in 1956
157 Apartments
16 Floors

Building Amenities

Conversion Year: 1985
FT Doorman
Full Service Garage
Washer/Dryer in building
Elevator
Outdoor Entertainment Space
Bike Room
Live-In Superintendent
Terraces / Balconies

About this Building

Pros

Jazz entrance with tilted marquee and revolving doors
Ramped entrance for the disabled
Revolving door entrance
Some terraces
Close to many restaurants and stores and famous skyscrapers
Convenient public transportation
Doorman
Sidewalk landscaping
Close to Subway

Cons

No health club
Considerable traffic
Protruding air-conditioners
No roof deck

Map View | Street View

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Subways

at Lexington Ave and 53rd 0.16 miles

at Lexington Ave and 60th 0.20 miles

at Lexington Ave and 63rd 0.37 miles

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About 140 East 56th Street

140 East 56th Street has received a CityRealty Rating of 45, based on:

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