RENTED JUN 12, 2025
1 Bed
1 Bath
550 Sq Ft
1959 Built

Last Sold September 15, 2019

Last sale price $475,000 $864 Per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Furnished
  • 5-minute walk to Lexington Avenue-53 Street
  • Entrance Foyer
  • P.S. 59 Beekman Hill International Rated A
  • Cooling System Mounted In Outer Wall Opening
  • 5-minute walk to Tramway Plaza

About This Home

As of June 2025

Rented fully furnished, this EXTRAORDINARY junior 1 bedroom offers a turnkey solution for the discerning person who wants a tranquil oasis in a charming and convenient Midtown neighborhood.

Apt. 2A faces south with picturesque garden views and bright blue skies from 18 feet of wall-to-wall windows.

The long entrance foyer has 12 feet of closets and opens into a dining/office area. A large peninsula seats three. There is an Amana double-door refrigerator, a 30-bottle wine cooler/beverage center, and lots of storage cabinets.

The living/bedroom area features, among other things, a queen-sized bed, a sofa, a bookshelf/cabinet system, and a wall-mounted TV. Electric, remote controlled window blinds can be set for shade or full blackout.

The kitchen features top-of-the-line appliances, including a Bertazzoni four-burner range, a Frigidaire Professional Series microwave oven, and a 24-inch Bosch dishwasher.

There are solid hardwood maple floors throughout the residence, as well as attractive black and white ceramic tile in the kitchen and bathroom.

240 East 55 Street is a sought-after cooperative building nestled between Third Avenue and Sutton Place, and within jogging distance to the new East River Promenade and Central Park.

Whole Foods, Trader Joe's and other excellent shopping and dining options are nearby.

The building has part-time doorman service, a full-time porter, and a live in superintendent. Laundry room in the basement.

No pets (dogs, cats).

Last Agent to Rent the Property

Steen Rasmussen

R New York License #30RA0750399 Listed on: 05/24/2025

R New York

Property Details

Home Type

  • Co-Op

Year Built

  • Built in 1959

Parking

  • Garage

Home Design

  • Entry on the 2nd floor

Interior Spaces

  • 550 Sq Ft Home
  • Furnished
  • Entrance Foyer

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 1 Bedroom
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Additional Features

  • South Facing Home
  • Cooling System Mounted In Outer Wall Opening

Listing and Financial Details

  • Property Available on 5/21/25
  • Legal Lot and Block 30 / 1328

Community Details

Overview

  • Turtle Bay Subdivision
  • 14-Story Property

Amenities

  • Laundry Facilities

Property Details

Home Type

Co-Op

Year Built

Built in 1959

Lot Details

0

Rental Info

  • Land Lease: No
  • Furnished: Furnished
  • Available Date: 2025-05-21

Listing Details

  • Cross Street: Third Avenue/Second Avenue
  • Exposures: South
  • Property SubType: Apartment
  • Property Type: Residential Lease
  • Neighborhood: Turtle Bay
  • Entry Level: 2
  • Structure Type: None
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Coop
  • Stories: 14

Interior Features

  • Interior Features: Entrance Foyer
  • Living Area: 550.0
  • Living Area Units: Square Feet
  • Rooms (Total): 2

Beds/Baths

  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Bathrooms Integer: 1
  • Bedrooms: 1

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Building Storage

Garage/Parking

  • Garage: Yes

Utilities

  • Laundry Features: Building Washer Dryer Install Allowed, Common Area
  • Green Building Features: Elevator(s)
  • Cooling: Wall Unit(s)
  • Cooling: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Common Interest: Stock Cooperative

Building Info

  • New Construction: No
  • Total Stories: 14
  • Year Built: 1959

Tax Info

  • Tax Block: 1328
  • Tax Lot: 30

Range of Values:

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Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/12/2025 06/12/25 Rented $3,600 0.0% --
05/24/2025 05/24/25 For Rent $3,600 0.0% --
09/15/2019 09/15/19 Sold $475,000 0.0% --
08/16/2019 08/16/19 Pending -- -- --
07/13/2019 07/13/19 For Sale $475,000 -- --
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MLS Number: RLS20026103

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