$1,400,000
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Plaza 400

400 East 56th Street, 5-B

Sutton Place, Manhattan | First Ave & Sutton Place

5 Rooms2 Beds2 Baths1,374 Square FeetCo-op

$1,400,000
Maintenance$2,989
Price Per SF
$1,019

This property was sold for $1,400,000 on 07/31/24.

Listing Features

  • Abundant Closets
  • Corner Apartment
  • Dining Alcove
  • Entry Foyer
  • Open Space
  • Recessed Lighting
  • Split Bedrooms
  • Walk-in Closet
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Open Kitchen
  • S Steel Appliances
  • Windowed Kitchen
  • En Suite Bathroom

Outdoor space and views

  • Balcony [12'x6']
  • Partial City
  • Queensboro Bridge
  • Skyline Views
  • East Exposure
  • South Exposure
  • West Exposure

Building Amenities

  • Full Service
  • Bike Storage
  • Driveway
  • Elevator
  • Garage
  • Health Club
  • Laundry Room
  • Playroom
  • Pool
  • Renovated Lobby
  • Resident Lounge
  • Roof Deck
  • Storage

Policies

  • Pets Allowed
  • Pieds A Terre Ok

Property Description for 400 East 56th Street, 5-B

This spacious and bright modern 2-bedroom apartment has been elegantly renovated to the highest standard. Plaza 400 is known for its spacious layouts, and this contemporary renovation maximizes open space and clean lines. The layout is perfect for entertaining: the oversized 13'5" x 26'8" living room flows to the dining room and opens into the stunningly renovated kitchen. Off the living room is a beautiful balcony, perfect for enjoying evening cocktails or your morning coffee. The living room, dining room, balcony and primary bedroom all enjoy southern views which are made even more open and bright because of the setback nature of the building.

The sleek open kitchen has Leicht custom German cabinetry, Silestone quartz countertops, high-end stainless steel appliances with paneled dishwasher, and remote-controlled under-cabinet lighting. An extra-large breakfast bar opens into the dining area and an east-facing window in the kitchen brings in ample light.

The primary bedroom suite has two large closets (one a walk-in) and a windowed bathroom with Porcelanosa and Ann Sacks tile and a new, large standing shower. The bedroom measures 11 18'1" and can accommodate a king-sized bed and additional furniture with room to spare.

A beautiful second bathroom is located off the spacious foyer, very convenient to the second bedroom as well as for guest use. Both bedrooms are large and the split layout maximizes privacy.

This renovation was truly top-to-bottom, featuring: stunning wide plank white oak Mirage flooring, recessed lighting throughout the apartment, Fabbian and Bocci chandelier and pendant light fixtures, updated electric and plumbing service, custom-designed closets with automatic lighting, an AV closet created to minimize wires, and a Caseta hub with Wi-Fi enabled switches installed for convenience.

Plaza 400 is a full-service, doorman building with hotel-like service and amenities. The building has an efficient and attentive management team within the building, as well as an entire service staff, in addition to a live-in resident manager. It has 4 Passenger elevators (2 express) as well as two service elevators. There is a rooftop amenity area complete with an event space, a children's play area, and a rooftop pool. There is a large, well-equipped gym available for residents as well. Parking is available with a separate entrance on 55th street and a circular driveway on 56th for convenient pick-ups and drop-offs.

Located in the wonderful residential neighborhood of Sutton Place, Plaza 400 manages to balance a peaceful setting with convenience to transportation: the building is conveniently located a few blocks away from the 59th Street Bridge and FDR Drive, and the Lexington Avenue/53rd street E/M trains are also nearby. Shopping including Whole Foods and the new Trader Joe's three blocks away. Dozens of restaurants in every cuisine imaginable (American, Greek, Italian, French, Japanese, South Indian, and Lebanese to name a few) are within a few blocks. Pets and pied a terres are permitted. 2% flip tax paid by purchaser.

Listing History for 400 East 56th Street, 5-B

Now
07/31/2024
$1,400,000
Sold and Closed by Pamela Marcus
Corcoran
04/04/2024
Contract Signed by Pamela Marcus
Corcoran

Building Details for 400 East 56th Street

OwnershipCo-op
Building TypeHigh-Rise
Service LevelFull Service
AgePost-War
AccessElevator
Year Built1968
Financing Allowed70%
Floors/Apts38/603
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Transit and Citi Bike

Subway

Lexington Av/53 St
0.3 miles
Lexington Av/59 St
0.42 miles
59 St
0.43 miles
51 St
0.45 miles

Citi Bike

E 54 St & 1 Ave
0.09 miles
E 58 St & 1 Ave (NE Corner)
0.12 miles

Contact Agents

Contact Agents

Philip Wells
Corcoran

Sutton Place | Manhattan

Quick Profile

Sutton Place is usually described with favorable words like charming, cozy, great neighborhood, hidden gem, sanctuary, or even small village inside a big city. Those descriptions aren’t from real estate folks either, they’re from the people that live and work there, so it must be true.

The quiet and upscale neighborhood is more like an enclave. It’s bounded by East 53rd Street to the south, East 59th Street to the North, First Avenue to the west, and the East River to the east. Most residents will tell you that everything you’ll ever need is located in the neighborhood. When it’s time to venture out into the cityscape, Sutton Place is within easy reach to Midtown and cultural attractions like the Museum of Modern Art, Rockefeller Center, Central Park and other iconic sites.   

Manhattan has always had notable celebrity residents. But for unknown reasons, Sutton Place has had more than its share of superstars over the years. Some of the more iconic celebs include: Marilyn Monroe and Arthur Miller, Freddie Mercury, Sigourney Weaver, Joan Crawford, Michael Jackson and sister Latoya (Just for one summer).

Sutton Place is named after Effingham B. Sutton, a shipping merchant and entrepreneur. After hitting it big in the California gold rush, Sutton built brownstones along East 57th and East 58th streets with aspirations of making the section more residential. Poverty and crime dashed his dreams. The street gangs that hung out along the dead-ends and cul-de-sacs added to the neighborhood’s decay. Sutton was about to give up on his development endeavors but the Vanderbilt’s and the Morgan’s showed up in the 1920s and transformed the neighborhood. It soon became a wealthy enclave.

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: 1746916