Key Details

Listed: Oct 12, 2024

Last Price Change: ($50) on Nov 1

Days on Market: 71

Building Type: Cooperative

Neighborhood: Midtown East (Manhattan)

Doorman: PT Doorman

Description

Welcome to 240 East 55th Street located in the heart of Manhattan. This spacious and airy large alcove studio has pleasant tree and street views from 18 feet of windows. The kitchen has ample cabinets and storage as well as stainless steel appliances including dishwasher and microwave.

There is a large bathroom and plenty of storage space. There are hardwood floors throughout. The sleeping alcove is off set from the large living area.

The building features a live in super, full-time porter, part-time doorman (Tuesday to Friday 4:00pm-12:00am and Saturday to Monday 8:00am to 12:00am), a laundry room, newly renovated hallways, bike room, storage area and attached parking garage (parking not included). Whole Foods and the 6, E, F, M trains are 2 blocks away!

Located near Central Park and the East River Promenade. There is a Whole Foods market two blocks away as well as many other neighborhood services including numerous fine restaurants. Cats ok. Dogs are not permitted.

Board Application and Interview Required.

About 240 East 55th Street

240 East 55th Street has received a CityRealty Rating of 50, 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:

Very Attractive 5 out of 8 points

Retail Quality:

Attractive 4 out of 5 points

Canopy Entrance:

Attractive 2 out of 3 points

Alterations:

None 2 out of 2 points

Plaza Or Atrium:

Exists 1 out of 3 points

Contextual Design:

Yes and Good 2 out of 3 points

Skyline:

Exists 1 out of 2 points

Local Visibility:

Partially Visible 1 out of 2 points

Watertank:

Enclosed 1 out of 2 points

Airconditioners:

Allowed and Present 0 out of 2 points

Free Standing:

No 0 out of 2 points

Gargoyles:

None 0 out of 2 points

Garden:

None 0 out of 2 points

Fenestration:

Consistent 1 out of 1 points

Landmark:

No 0 out of 2 points

Unity:

Unrelated Base 0 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:

Attractive / Pleasant 3 out of 5 points

Distance To Neighborhood Center:

Less than 20 blocks 4 out of 5 points

Views:

Open 2 out of 4 points

Neighborhood Ambience:

Attractive 2 out of 3 points

Traffic Noise:

Some 2 out of 3 points

Protected Views:

Only Top Floors 1 out of 2 points

Distance To Subway:

More than 5 Short Blocks 0 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:

5-9 2 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

Co-op
Built in 1960
99 Apartments
14 Floors

Building Amenities

PT Doorman
Post War
Resident Storage
Garden
Washer/Dryer in building
Elevator
Outdoor Entertainment Space
Bike Room
Live-In Superintendent

About this Building

Pros

Convenient midtown location
Canopied entrance
Sidewalk landscaping
Some terraces
Part-time doorman
Close to Subway

Cons

No balconies
Spiked sidewalk planters
No roof deck
No health club

Map View | Street View

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Subways

at Lexington Ave and 53rd 0.11 miles

at Lexington Ave and 60th 0.31 miles

at Lexington Ave and 63rd 0.45 miles

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240 East 55th Street, #2E

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About 240 East 55th Street

240 East 55th Street has received a CityRealty Rating of 50, based on:

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Location Rating: Points Breakdown

Features Rating: Points Breakdown

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