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Listed: Jun 26, 2024

Days on Market: 132

Building Type: Cooperative

Neighborhood: Midtown East (Manhattan)

Doorman: FT Doorman

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Monthly Maintenance: $1,204

Est. Monthly Mortgage: $1,855

Total Est. Monthly Carrying Cost: $3,059

Note: the above is based on a down payment of 20% ($70,000), which is the minimum amount permitted by the building.

Description

Prime Midtown Location! Welcome to The Sterling, a full-service building with a beautiful roof deck in the heart of Midtown East. This alcove studio opens to a large living area, with plenty of space for dining and entertainment. There is a galley kitchen and a separate dressing area with a large closet leading into the bathroom.

This home is complete with great closet space and through-wall air conditioning. In the heart of Midtown Manhattan located close to Central Park and near great restaurants like Smith & Wollensky, Felidia, and The Shadmor. There is shopping nearby with the iconic Bloomingdales, the Apple flagship store, Home Depot, Trader Joes, Whole Foods and more.

Commuting is at your fingertips with eight subway lines and the Second Avenue Select Bus. The building has a resident superintendent, 24-hour doorman with package delivery, a large common laundry room, and roof deck with spectacular views. Pets and pieds-a-terre are permitted as well as co-purchasing, guarantors, and parents buying for children.

Some of the rooms in this apartment have been virtually staged. Photos shown are for representation only.

About The Sterling, 209 East 56th Street

The Sterling, 209 East 56th Street has received a CityRealty Rating of 44, 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:

None 2 out of 5 points

Canopy Entrance:

Attractive 2 out of 3 points

Alterations:

None 2 out of 2 points

Plaza Or Atrium:

None 0 out of 3 points

Contextual Design:

No, but OK 1 out of 3 points

Skyline:

Not Visible 0 out of 2 points

Local Visibility:

Partially Visible 1 out of 2 points

Watertank:

Enclosed 1 out of 2 points

Airconditioners:

Discrete 1 out of 2 points

Free Standing:

No 0 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:

Attractive / Pleasant 3 out of 5 points

Distance To Neighborhood Center:

More than 50 blocks 0 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:

None 0 out of 2 points

Distance To Subway:

3-5 Short Blocks 1 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:

Some Noise 0 out of 1 points

Noise From Nightlife:

None 1 out of 1 points

Features Rating: Points Breakdown

Lobby:

Quite Stylish 3 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:

Some 1 out of 1 points

Door Person:

None 0 out of 1 points

Concierge:

None 0 out of 1 points

Elevator Person:

None 0 out of 1 points

Recreational Roof:

Yes 1 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
103 Apartments
13 Floors

Building Amenities

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

About this Building

Pros

Excellent public transportation
Close to many stores and restaurants
Convenient midtown location
Doorman
Sidewalk landscaping
Roof deck
Close to Subway

Cons

Many apartments
Close to school
No garage
No balconies
No health club
Considerable traffic

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Subways

at Lexington Ave and 53rd 0.16 miles

at Lexington Ave and 60th 0.22 miles

at Lexington Ave and 63rd 0.36 miles

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About The Sterling, 209 East 56th Street

The Sterling, 209 East 56th Street has received a CityRealty Rating of 44, based on:

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Architecture Rating: Points Breakdown

Location Rating: Points Breakdown

Features Rating: Points Breakdown

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