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Property Description
OWN FOR LESS THAN RENT!18 feet of windows facing south to quiet courtyard gardens! Lots of sunlight, tree and city views. Spacious alcove studio with updated kitchen and bath. The kitchen in the B-line apartments is often expanded with an island and additional cabinets (see photo and alternative floor plan attached).IMPORTANT BUILDING INFORMATION*Unlimited subletting allowed after one year of ownership*Purchase by corporation or trust (irrevocable and revocable) is allowed with an occupancy agreement, and application both from the purchasing entity and financially responsible individual(s) to occupy the unit, as well as a personal guarantee from the latter*Co-purchasing, gifting, etc. allowed on a case-by-case basis*No flip tax*Storage/bike room in the basement is free for shareholders*Finance up to 75%This home is a rare oasis in the center of Midtown Manhattan, a 5 and 10 min stroll to Central Park and East River Promenade. The ideal building and location for an affordable, flexible, and convenient lifestyle.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 240 E 55th St #8-B
General
- Sold For: $410,000
- HOA FEE: $1,203/month
- Status: Closed
- Type: Apartment
- Source: REBNY
- MLS ID: RLS20008797
- Added to Site: 349 day(s) ago
Interior
- Number of Rooms: 2
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 1
- Full Bathrooms: 1
Other Rooms
- Laundry: Building Washer Dryer Install Allowed, Common Area
Exterior
- Exterior Features: Building Storage
Parking
- Garage: Yes
Location
- County: New York
- Subdivision: Turtle Bay
- Cross Streets: Third Avenue/Second Avenue
Heating & Cooling
- Air Conditioning: Yes
- Cooling Type: Wall Unit(s)
Structural Information
- Structure Type: None
- Stories/Levels: 14
- Year Built: 1959
- Other Struct. Feat.: Elevator(s)
Lot Features
- Property View: City
Financial Considerations
- Association Fee: $1,203
- Assoc Fee Freq.: Monthly
Disclosures and Reports
- Special Conditions: Standard
- Block: 1328
- Lot Number: 30
Listing Courtesy of R New York
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Schools
Schools serving 240 E 55th St #8-B
School District:New York City Geographic School District 02
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Ps 59 Beekman Hill International 231-249 E 56th St, New York, NY 10019 | K-4 | 0.1 mi |
Jhs 104 Simon Baruch 330 East 21st Street, New York, NY 10010 | 7-8 | 1.7 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by Pitney Bowes and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for 240 E 55th St #8-B
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
9/26/2025
Sold
$410,000
-3.53%
MLS
5/03/2025
Price Reduced
$425,000
-5.56%
MLS
3/12/2025
Listed
$450,000
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MLS
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
240 E 55th Street #8-B, New York City, NY 10022 (MLS# RLS20008797) is a Apartment property that was sold at $410,000 on September 26, 2025. Want to learn more about 240 E 55th Street #8-B? Do you have questions about finding other Apartment real estate for sale in New York City? You can browse all New York City real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

