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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 (3)
- Recent Sales (16)
- 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
22 days
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Studio
1 bath
560 ft2
$677
$379,000
Oct 24, 2024
30 days
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Studio
1 bath
535 ft2
$748
$400,000 -5.9%
Oct 10, 2024
44 days
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Studio
1 bath
$399,000
Sep 30, 2024
54 days
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2 beds
3 baths
$1,175,000
Aug 23, 2024
92 days
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Studio
1 bath
$350,000 in contract
Jun 26, 2024
150 days
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1 bed
1 bath
550 ft2
$907
$499,000 -7.4%
May 10, 2024
197 days
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1 bed
1 bath
700 ft2
$956
$669,000 -4.3%
in contract
Mar 4, 2023
630 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
26 days
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1 bed
1 bath
750 ft2
$59
$3,700 -5.1%
Sep 26, 2024
58 days
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Studio
1 bath
560 ft2
$69
$3,200 in contract
Sep 6, 2024
78 days
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#10A:
$3,400 - 1 bed
#10E:
$3,700 (-5.1%)
- 1 bed
in contract
#5J:
$3,200 - Studio
Unit #
Beds
Baths
Size
Closing Price
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Asking Price
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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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in Building
Sales & Rentals
in Building
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
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