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The Sterling,
209 East 56th Street
Doorman Co-op located in Midtown East, between Third Avenue & Second Avenue
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- Apartments For Sale (8)
- For Rent (1)
- Recent Sales (17)
- All Units in Building (103)
Unit #
Beds
Baths
Size
Price / Ft2
Price
Listed on
Days on Market
1 bed
1 bath
700 ft2
$927
$649,000
Nov 1, 2024
62 days
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Studio
1 bath
560 ft2
$677
$379,000
Oct 24, 2024
70 days
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Studio
1 bath
535 ft2
$748
$400,000 -5.9%
Oct 10, 2024
84 days
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Studio
1 bath
$399,000
Sep 30, 2024
94 days
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2 beds
3 baths
$1,175,000
Aug 23, 2024
132 days
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Studio
1 bath
$350,000 in contract
Jun 26, 2024
190 days
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1 bed
1 bath
550 ft2
$907
$499,000 -7.4%
May 10, 2024
237 days
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1 bed
1 bath
700 ft2
$956
$669,000 -4.3%
in contract
Mar 4, 2023
670 days
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#6F:
$649,000 - 1 bed
#5K:
$379,000 - Studio
#2F:
$400,000 (-5.9%)
- Studio
#2B:
$399,000 - Studio
#5ABC:
$1,175,000 - 2 beds
in contract
#2A:
$350,000 - Studio
#10A:
$499,000 (-7.4%)
- 1 bed
in contract
#8F:
$669,000 (-4.3%)
- 1 bed
Unit #
Beds
Baths
Size
Price / Ft2
Price
Listed on
Days on Market
1 bed
1 bath
550 ft2
$74
$3,400
Oct 28, 2024
66 days
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#10A:
$3,400 - 1 bed
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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
Midtown East (Manhattan)
Min Down
20%
103Apartments
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Sales & Rentals
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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
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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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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
Sales History
Price/Room (Est)
Why are we displaying the estimated price per room?
For some co-ops, instead of price per square foot, we use an estimate of the number of rooms for each sold apartment to chart price changes over time. This is because many co-op listings do not include square footage information, and this makes it challenging to calculate accurate square-foot averages.
By displaying the price per estimated room count, we are able to provide a more reliable and consistent metric for comparing sales in the building. While we hope that this gives you a clearer sense of price trends in the building, all data should be independently verified. All data provided are only estimates and should not be used to make any purchase or sale decision.
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