NOT LISTED FOR SALE

240 E 55th St, Unit 3 E Floor 3 New York, NY 10022

Sutton Place Neighborhood
-- Beds
1 Bath
-- Sq Ft
7,531 Sq Ft Lot

Sale Details

Date Sold: January 18, 2024

Last sale price $342,000

40 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Laundry Room
  • 5-minute walk to Lexington Avenue-53 Street
  • Garage
  • P.S. 59 Beekman Hill International Rated A
  • Storage
  • 5-minute walk to Tramway Plaza

About This Home

As of January 2024

Large alcove studio convertible to a Junior 1-bedroom with bright street and tree views from 18-feet of windows. The kitchen is new and the expansive bathroom has been updated. There is ample closet space in addition to several built-in bookcases/cabinets. 240 EAST 55TH STREET is a sought-after co-op doorman building, conveniently located between residential Sutton Place and the Midtown business district – a five minute jog both to Central Park and the East River Promenade. Nearby to 4/6, E/M, N/R/W lines, adjacent third-party parking facilities, and within walking distance to UN. There is FREE bike and common storage in the basement as well as a new laundry room. Doorman services Tue-Fri 4PM-12AM and Fri-Mon 8AM-12PM. Full-time Mon-Fri porter/handyman. Live-in superintendent. 75% financing permitted and NO flip tax!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Steen Rasmussen

R New York License #30RA0750399 Listed on: 08/29/2023

R New York

Last Buyer's Agent

Steen Rasmussen

R New York License #30RA0750399 Listed on: 08/29/2023

R New York
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Property Details

Home Type

  • Co-Op

Year Built

  • Built in 1959

Lot Details

  • 7,531 Sq Ft Lot
  • North Facing Home

HOA Fees

  • $1,212 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • Garage

Home Design

  • Entry on the 3rd floor

Interior Spaces

  • 1 Full Bathroom
  • Storage
  • Laundry Room
  • Dishwasher

Listing and Financial Details

  • Legal Lot and Block 0030 / 01328

Community Details

Overview

  • 99 Units
  • Midtown Subdivision
  • 15-Story Property

Amenities

  • Laundry Facilities

Property Details

Home Type

Co-Op

Year Built

Built in 1959

Lot Details

7,531 Sq Ft Lot

HOA Fees

$1,212 per month

Listing Details

  • Exposures: North
  • Property SubType: Apartment
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Neighborhood: Midtown
  • Entry Level: 3
  • Structure Type: None
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  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Coop
  • Stories: 15

Interior Features

  • Interior Features: Elevator, Storage
  • Appliances: Dishwasher
  • Fireplace: No
  • Living Area Units: Square Feet

Beds/Baths

  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Bathrooms Integer: 1

Exterior Features

  • Direction Faces: North

Garage/Parking

  • Garage: Yes

Utilities

  • Laundry Features: Common On Floor, Common Area, Laundry Room

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Common Charge/Maintenance Fee: 1212.0
  • Common Charge/Maintenance Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Common Interest: Stock Cooperative

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Area: 7531.0
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 75.0 x 100.42

Building Info

  • New Construction: No
  • Units: 99
  • Total Stories: 15
  • Year Built: 1959

Rental Info

  • Furnished: Unfurnished

Tax Info

  • Tax Block: 01328
  • Tax Lot: 0030

Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Agents Specializing in Sutton Place, NY

  • Hillel Fried Real Estate Agent - Compass

    Hillel Fried

    Compass

    (929) 930-4815

    45 Total Sales

    1 in Sutton Place

    $349,000 Price

    Hillel Fried
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  • Peggy Dahan Real Estate Agent - Brown Harris Stevens Residential Sales LLC

    Peggy Dahan

    Brown Harris Stevens Residential Sales LLC

    (646) 722-0706

    21 Total Sales

    9 in Sutton Place

    $720K - $1.9M Price Range

    Peggy Dahan
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  • Thomas Wexler Real Estate Agent - Leslie J Garfield & Co Inc

    Thomas Wexler

    Leslie J Garfield & Co Inc

    (551) 304-7769

    36 Total Sales

    2 in Sutton Place

    $2.6M - $4.7M Price Range

    Thomas Wexler
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  • Fern Hamberger Real Estate Agent - Corcoran Group

    Fern Hamberger

    Corcoran Group

    (201) 685-3489

    22 Total Sales

    1 in Sutton Place

    $832,500 Price

    Fern Hamberger
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  • Benjamin Dixon Real Estate Agent - Douglas Elliman Real Estate

    Benjamin Dixon

    Douglas Elliman Real Estate

    (646) 681-4023

    91 Total Sales

    1 in Sutton Place

    $650,000 Price

    Benjamin Dixon
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  • Carlos Simoes Real Estate Agent - Serhant

    Carlos Simoes

    Serhant

    (973) 528-5134

    36 Total Sales

    1 in Sutton Place

    $415,000 Price

    Carlos Simoes
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Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
01/18/2024 01/18/24 Sold $342,000 -3.9% --
10/09/2023 10/09/23 Pending -- -- --
10/09/2023 10/09/23 Price Changed $356,000 -2.5% --
09/04/2023 09/04/23 Price Changed $365,000 -1.4% --
08/29/2023 08/29/23 For Sale $370,000 -- --
Source: Real Estate Board of New York (REBNY)

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Steen Rasmussen Real Estate Agent - R New York

    Seller's Agent in 2024

    Steen Rasmussen

    R New York

    (347) 266-2486

    7 in this area

    13 Total Sales

    Steen Rasmussen
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About This Building

Map

Source: Real Estate Board of New York (REBNY)

MLS Number: RLS10928084

Real Estate Board of New York (REBNY)
New York New York County New York 10022 Sutton Place

240 E 55th St Unit 3 E, New York, NY

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