$499,500

Estimated payment $4,491/month

Total Views 691
1 Bed
1 Bath
-- Sq Ft
-- Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Elevator
  • 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

***INVESTORS WELCOME***

Apartment with Sponsor-Rights. NO BOARD APPROVAL. Tenant in place until 9/15/2026.

Spacious junior 1-bedroom with bright street and tree views from 18 feet of windows. Both kitchen and bath have been tastefully updated. Kitchen features full size appliances including a dishwasher. There are four large closets.

240 EAST 55TH STREET is a sought-after co-op doorman building, conveniently located between residential Sutton Place and the Midtown business district—near the East River Promenade and a five-minute jog from Central Park. Easy access to numerous subways and bus lines, and within walking distance to the UN.

Doorman services Tue-Fri 4PM-12AM and Fri-Mon 8AM-12PM. Full-time Mon-Fri porter/handyman. Live-in superintendent. Laundry room, bike and common storage room.

Listing Agent

Steen Rasmussen

R New York License #30RA0750399 Listed on: 04/01/2026

R New York

Property Details

Home Type

  • Co-Op

Year Built

  • Built in 1959

HOA Fees

  • $1,343 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • Garage

Home Design

  • Entry on the 9th floor

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 1 Bedroom
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Additional Features

  • Entrance Foyer
  • North Facing Home
  • Cooling System Mounted In Outer Wall Opening

Listing and Financial Details

  • Legal Lot and Block 0030 / 1328

Community Details

Overview

  • Turtle Bay Subdivision
  • 14-Story Property

Amenities

  • Laundry Facilities
  • Elevator

Property Details

Home Type

Co-Op

Year Built

Built in 1959

HOA Fees

$1,343 per month

Listing Details

  • Cross Street: Third Avenue/Second Avenue
  • Exposures: North
  • Property SubType: Apartment
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Neighborhood: Turtle Bay
  • Entry Level: 9
  • Structure Type: None
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Coop
  • Stories: 14

Interior Features

  • Interior Features: Entrance Foyer
  • Living Area Units: Square Feet

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 Charge/Maintenance Fee: 1343.0
  • 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: 0030

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Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
04/01/2026 04/01/26 For Sale $499,500 0.0% --
08/08/2023 08/08/23 Rented $3,150 0.0% --
08/07/2023 08/07/23 Under Contract -- -- --
08/01/2023 08/01/23 For Rent $3,150 +23.5% --
06/26/2022 06/26/22 Off Market $2,550 -- --
08/16/2021 08/16/21 Rented $2,550 +6.3% --
08/05/2021 08/05/21 For Rent $2,400 -- --
08/05/2021 08/05/21 Rented -- -- --
Source: Real Estate Board of New York (REBNY)

Source: Real Estate Board of New York (REBNY)

MLS Number: RLS20080652

Real Estate Board of New York (REBNY)
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