
Estimated payment $29,032/month
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.
Property Details
Home Type
- Co-Op
Year Built
- Built in 1959
HOA Fees
- $6,531 Monthly HOA Fees
Parking
- Garage
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
Map
About This Building
Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Property History
Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
---|---|---|---|---|
09/01/2025 09/01/25 | For Sale | $3,495,000 | -- | $1,248 / Sq Ft |
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