$665,000
Updated 3 years ago
Sold

240 East 55th Street, PH-C

Turtle Bay, Manhattan | Third Ave & Second Ave

4 Rooms1 Bed1 BathCo-op

$665,000
Maintenance$2,247

This property was sold for $665,000 on 09/28/23.

Listing Features

  • Murphy Bed
  • Penthouse/Top Flr
  • Pocket Doors
  • S Steel Appliances
  • Double Vanity
  • Powder Room
  • Stall Shower

Outdoor space and views

  • Terrace
  • Wrap Terrace
  • City Views

Building Amenities

  • Part-Time Doorman
  • Bike Storage
  • Elevator
  • Garage
  • Laundry Room
  • Storage

Policies

  • No Dogs. Cats Allowed.
  • Pieds A Terre Ok

Property Description for 240 East 55th Street, PH-C

Welcome home to this dreamy terrace penthouse. A must see! The stunning true one-bedroom penthouse with a coveted wraparound terrace featuring ample light, an inviting layout, and a prime Manhattan location. Enter the home to be immediately greeted by the large, 23-foot-long living/dining space, allowing for flexible and open modern living. You are surrounded on all sides by the wraparound terrace, allowing for pleasant views of your planters, gardens, and the city beyond. The kitchen, which features custom cabinetry, granite countertops, and GE stainless steel appliances, is fit for a chef. The master bedroom is cleverly outfitted with a Murphy bed for space optimization but could easily be replaced with a king-sized bed or simply use the bed in place. And an incredible amount of closet space. The bathroom, which has been smartly re-designed with pocket doors, allows it to either be two bathrooms (one powder room for guests and one bathroom with sink and shower) or open it up to be a full master bathroom with two sinks. The piece-de-resistance is the wraparound terrace, which is large enough to accommodate a barbecue, ample furniture, and gardens. City views complement the light-filled interiors. The spacious one-bedroom is located in the heart of Midtown East with easy access to all areas of the city. Bloomingdales, Whole Foods, Trader Joe’s, Equinox, Rockefeller Center, and Central Park are all within walking distance, as are multiple subway lines (E/M, 4/5/6, N/Q/R). The building features a part-time doorman, common laundry and bike storage, and a live-in super. The building allows cats (sorry, no dogs), subletting after one year of ownership, and pied-a-terres, guarantors, co-purchasing, gifts, and guarantors, all on a case-by-case basis.

Listing History for 240 East 55th Street, PH-C

Now
10/10/2023
$665,000
Sold and Closed by Shimaa Anwar
Compass
06/30/2023
Contract Signed by Shimaa Anwar
Compass

Building Details for 240 East 55th Street

OwnershipCo-op
Building TypeMid-Rise
Service LevelPart-Time Doorman
AgePost-War
AccessElevator
Year Built1959
Financing Allowed75%
Floors/Apts14/97
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Transit and Citi Bike

Subway

Lexington Av/53 St
0.1 miles
51 St
0.24 miles
59 St
0.28 miles
Lexington Av/59 St
0.29 miles
5 Av/53 St
0.42 miles

Railroad

Grand CentralLong Island Rail Road
0.47 miles

Citi Bike

E 56 St & 3 Ave
0.06 miles
E 55 St & 2 Ave
0.09 miles

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Turtle Bay | Manhattan

Quick Profile

Turtle Bay is best known for hosting the world’s dignitaries at United Nations once a year as the world institution sits on the eastern edge of the neighborhood along the East River.

But this midtown location offers a lot more, a bustling neighborhood teeming with high-rise apartment buildings and an easy walk to the Midtown business district.

Over the past two decades, developers have assembled almost every corner development site along Second Avenue and have built straight up. Not much left to assemble.

Some of the more glamorous, and of course most expensive, addresses are in close proximity to the United Nations. Trump World Tower, which caused a big stir with area residents, in particular, Walter Cronkite, when it was built sits just north of the United Nations Grounds. 

In contrast to the proliferation of the residential highrise, Turtle Bay does have some lovely tree-lined streets between the avenues. In particular, Turtle Bay Gardens, which fronts both 48th Street and 49th Street between Third and Second Avenue has always been a haven for the rich and famous.

All information furnished regarding property for sale, rental or financing is from sources deemed reliable, but no warranty or representation is made as to the accuracy thereof and same is submitted subject to errors, omissions, change of price, rental or other conditions, prior sale, lease or financing or withdrawal without notice. All dimensions are approximate. For exact dimensions, you must hire your own architect or engineer.
OLR ID: 2038459