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209 East 56th Street

The Sterling,
209 East 56th Street

Doorman Co-op located in Midtown East, between Third Avenue & Second Avenue

  • Apartments For Sale (8)
  • For Rent (3)
  • Recent Sales (14)
  • All Units in Building (103)
Unit #
Beds
Baths
Size
Price / Ft2
Price
Listed on
Days on Market
Apt. 6F
(7 Photos)
1 bed
1 bath
700 ft2
$927
$649,000
Nov 1, 2024
3 days
Apt. 5K
(6 Photos)
Studio
1 bath
560 ft2
$677
$379,000
Oct 24, 2024
11 days
Apt. 2F
(8 Photos)
Studio
1 bath
535 ft2
$794
$425,000
Oct 10, 2024
25 days
Apt. 2B
(14 Photos)
Studio
1 bath
$399,000
Sep 30, 2024
35 days
Apt. 5ABC
(9 Photos)
2 beds
3 baths
$1,175,000
Aug 23, 2024
73 days
Apt. 2A
(6 Photos)
Studio
1 bath
$350,000 in contract
Jun 26, 2024
131 days
Apt. 10A
(10 Photos)
1 bed
1 bath
550 ft2
$907
$499,000 -7.4%
May 10, 2024
178 days
Apt. 8F
(8 Photos)
1 bed
1 bath
700 ft2
$956
$669,000 -4.3% in contract
Mar 4, 2023
611 days
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Listed on
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Overview of The Sterling at 209 East 56th Street

The Sterling at 209 East 56th Street is a 13-story, 103-unit cooperative built in 1960. This full-service, pet-friendly building features 24-hour doorman service, a live-in superintendent, and a large common laundry room. Residents can also enjoy a beautifully renovated lobby, hallways, and a shared roof deck with stunning skyline views.

Located in Midtown East, The Sterling offers convenience to world-class shopping and dining, including Bloomingdale’s, Fifth Avenue, Whole Foods, and P.J. Clarke’s. Central Park is just a short walk away, along with easy access to multiple subway lines and excellent cross-town bus service. Pied-a-terres and co-purchasing are permitted.

Though there is no garage or health club, the building’s prime location and amenities make it an appealing choice for those seeking convenience and comfort in the heart of New York City.

Year Built
1960
Apartments
103
Floors
13
Pets: Allowed
Neighborhood
Min Down
20%
103Apartments
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Amenities

  • Attended Lobby
  • FT Doorman
  • High-Rise
  • Post War
  • Rooftop Terrace
  • Washer/Dryer in building
  • Elevator
  • Laundry Room
  • Live-In Superintendent

Shh... Many units sell without being publicly listed.

Learn more about off-market listings at The Sterling!

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Nearby Subways

  1. M
  2. 6
  3. E
at Lexington Ave and 53rd 0.16 miles
  1. N
  2. Q
  3. R
  4. 4
  5. 5
at Lexington Ave and 60th 0.22 miles
  1. F
at Lexington Ave and 63rd 0.36 miles

Carter’s Review

"This attractive, white-brick, 13-story apartment building was erected in 1960. It is a cooperative and has 103 units.

This neighborhood is very convenient the Midtown office district and there are many restaurants and stores in the area. There is excellent cross-town bus service on 57th Street and a subway station is three blocks north at Bloomingdale's."
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Pros & Cons

  • Excellent public transportation
  • Close to many stores and restaurants
  • Convenient midtown location
  • Doorman
  • Sidewalk landscaping
  • Roof deck
  • Close to Subway
  • Many apartments
  • Close to school
  • No garage
  • No balconies
  • No health club
  • Considerable traffic

CityRealty Rating

17
/44
Architecture
+
16
/36
Location
+
11
/39
Features
=
44
CITYREALTY
RATING
  • How is the CityRealty Rating calculated?

    Architecture
    • 30+ remarkable
    • 20-29 distinguished
    • 11-19 average
    • < 11 below average
    Location
    • 27+ remarkable
    • 18-26 distinguished
    • 9-17 average
    • < 9 below average
    Features
    • 22+ remarkable
    • 16-21 distinguished
    • 9-15 average
    • < 9 below average

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