$3,495,000

Estimated payment $28,647/month

Total Views 322
4 Beds
3.5 Baths
2,800 Sq Ft
$1,248 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • City View
  • 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

Move right into this gut-renovated mint-condition residence with 1,000 square feet of open entertaining space, 3 bedrooms, an office/den and 3 1⁄2 bathrooms.

A grand foyer opens into the massive entertaining space, which boasts 35 feet of wall-to-wall windows, a state-of-the-art kitchen, and an expansive living and dining room ideal for receptions, cocktail parties and family gatherings.

The chef’s kitchen features a huge island with a hidden pull-out table that seats four. All of the appliances are high-end luxury, including oversized Thermador refrigerator and freezer columns, a 92-bottle wine cooler, a beverage refrigerator, two dishwashers, two sinks, two ovens, a built-in Miele coffee machine, and a professional 6-burner stove. There is a walk-in pantry and abundant cabinet and counter space.

Off the entrance foyer is a windowed laundry room and a windowed guest powder room. At the end of the foyer is the family wing consisting of 3 bedrooms, each with its own en-suite bathroom, as well as a large office/den. All four rooms have wall-to-wall south-facing windows and open city views. The 17’x23’ Primary Bedroom Suite features two walk-in closets, a built-in desk/cabinetry, and a private entrance from the elevator hallway.

Storage space is plentiful, with multiple customized closets and built-in shelving. There is new hardwood flooring, recessed lighting, automatic window blinds, a Sonos speaker system, and high speed Wi-Fi wiring/cable. The apartment is available furnished if desired for an additional fee.

240 E 55th Street is an established, sought-after building on a quiet block in Midtown East, with the coveted Blue Ribbon school PS 59 (Pre-K—5th) right around the corner. The building is steps from Whole Foods, Bloomingdale’s, Pecora Bianca, Lobster Club, PJ Clarke’s, East River Esplanade, Central Park, tennis courts, dog runs, and multiple garages and subways.

Storage/bike room and laundry room in the basement. Pieds-a-terre and co-purchases allowed; subletting permitted after 1 year. Part-time doorman, full-time porter, and live-in super. Financing allowed up to 75%. NO flip tax.

Listing Agent

Steen Rasmussen

R New York License #30RA0750399 Listed on: 09/01/2025

R New York

Property Details

Home Type

  • Co-Op

Year Built

  • Built in 1959

HOA Fees

  • $6,531 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • Garage

Home Design

  • Entry on the 7th floor

Interior Spaces

  • 2,800 Sq Ft Home
  • Entrance Foyer
  • City Views

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms

Additional Features

  • Property is in excellent condition
  • Cooling System Mounted In Outer Wall Opening

Listing and Financial Details

  • 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

HOA Fees

$6,531 per month

Listing Details

  • Cross Street: Third Avenue/Second Avenue
  • Exposures: East,North,South
  • Property SubType: Apartment
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Neighborhood: Turtle Bay
  • Entry Level: 7
  • Structure Type: None
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Coop
  • Stories: 14

Interior Features

  • Interior Features: Dining Area, Entrance Foyer, Pantry
  • Living Area: 2800.0
  • Living Area Units: Square Feet
  • Rooms (Total): 8

Beds/Baths

  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Bathrooms Integer: 4
  • Bedrooms: 4

Exterior Features

  • View: City
  • View: Yes
  • Exterior Features: Building Storage

Garage/Parking

  • Garage: Yes

Utilities

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

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Common Charge/Maintenance Fee: 6531.3
  • Common Charge/Maintenance Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Common Interest: Stock Cooperative

Rental Info

  • Land Lease: No

Building Info

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

Tax Info

  • Tax Block: 1328
  • Tax Lot: 30

Map

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Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
09/01/2025 09/01/25 For Sale $3,495,000 -- $1,248 / Sq Ft
Source: Real Estate Board of New York (REBNY)

Source: Real Estate Board of New York (REBNY)

MLS Number: RLS20045072

Real Estate Board of New York (REBNY)