$1,950,000
Updated a year ago
Sold

The Sutton East

345 East 56th Street, PH-C

Sutton Place, Manhattan | Second Ave & First Ave

8 Rooms4 Beds3.5 Baths2,371 Square FeetCo-op

$1,950,000
Maintenance$6,824
Price Per SF
$822

Listing Features

  • Abundant Closets
  • Corner Apartment
  • Custom Closets
  • Entry Foyer
  • Galley Kitchen
  • Hardwood Floors
  • High Ceilings [9']
  • Home Office
  • Laundry Room
  • Library / Den
  • Penthouse/Top Flr
  • Pocket Doors
  • Recessed Lighting
  • Split Bedrooms
  • Walk-in Closet
  • Washer / Dryer
  • Oversized Windows
  • Dishwasher
  • Eat-in Kitchen
  • Gourmet Kitchen
  • S Steel Appliances
  • Windowed Kitchen
  • En Suite Bathroom
  • Marble Bathroom
  • Pedestal Sink
  • Powder Room
  • Soaking Tub

Outdoor space and views

  • Terrace [43'x4']
  • City Views
  • North Exposure
  • South Exposure
  • West Exposure

Building Amenities

  • Full Service
  • Bike Storage
  • Cold Storage
  • Elevator
  • Garage
  • Laundry Room
  • Renovated Lobby
  • Roof Deck
  • Storage

Policies

  • Pets Allowed
  • Pieds A Terre Ok

Property Description for 345 East 56th Street, PH-C

Sutton Place Splendor: Penthouse Living with Private Terrace Experience the pinnacle of penthouse living at 345 East 56th Street, PHC, a truly unique Sutton Place residence. This approximately 2,371 square foot (per our floor plan draftsman) home offers a rare blend of privacy and versatility, ideal for both lavish entertaining and everyday living. As you step into the home, you're greeted by a gallery that sets the stage for the rest of this extraordinary home. The spacious living room features multiple sitting areas, including a separate multi functional alcove with a sliding pocket door, perfect as a playroom, office, or den. It also has a powder room and spacious closet. Within this wing of the apartment is also the formal dining room which can comfortably accommodate seating for twelve, and includes a built-in bar – offering an ideal backdrop for memorable gatherings. In the south of the entrance is a culinary enthusiast’s dream, the bright and modern kitchen is equipped with top-end appliances, copious storage and a large eat-in table. This chef’s haven extends to an outdoor experience on the private, irrigated 43-foot terrace, perfect for al fresco coffee and boasting southern city views. This part of the home is complete with another full bathroom and another flexible room that can be used as an office, guest bedroom, playroom, etc. The bedroom wing includes three generously sized bedrooms. Each bedroom is meticulously designed with custom closets and city views, ensuring every personal space feels both private and spacious. The two secondary bedrooms share a bathroom in the hallway and the primary suite is a retreat unto itself, complete with wall-to-wall closets and an oversized travertine marble bathroom. There is also a full laundry room with a vented dryer, custom cabinetry and a quiet built-in workstation. Wide plank hardwood floors run throughout, elevating the aesthetic and warmth of the home. Exceedingly rare at its price, this home offers an expansive layout that affords extraordinary privacy and a house-like feel. With only two apartments on this floor, your peace and privacy are assured. From the cityscape views to the sprawling spaces for living and entertaining, this residence is a true sanctuary in the sky, promising an unmatched lifestyle. The Sutton East, is a 22-story cooperative built in 1960. This full-service building features a 24-hour doorman, a live-in resident manager, full-time porters, a handyman, and a landscaped rooftop terrace with open views of Manhattan. Recent updates include modernized elevators, a renovated lobby, and upgraded HVAC systems. Additional facilities include a central laundry room, refrigerated storage, package room, parking garage, bike room, and rentable storage units, subject to availability and/or additional fees. Residents enjoy easy access to the FDR Drive, Queensboro Bridge, and multiple subway lines including the 4/5/6, N/Q/R/W, and E/M/F, with the East River Esplanade and its public greenspaces just blocks away. Along with neighborhood favorites such as Mr. Chow, P.J. Clarke's, and BONSAII Tapas & Wine Bar, Whole Foods and Trader Joe's are also conveniently located nearby. The Sutton East allows guarantors and co-purchasing, and is pied-à-terre friendly. Pets are permitted subject to board approval, and the building allows for 80% financing. A flexible sublet policy further enhances its appeal.

Listing History for 345 East 56th Street, PH-C

Now
06/04/2025
$1,950,000
Sold and Closed by Kyle Blackmon
Compass
02/05/2025
Contract Signed by Kyle Blackmon
Compass

Building Details for 345 East 56th Street

OwnershipCo-op
Building TypeHigh-Rise
Service LevelFull Service
AgePost-War
AccessElevator
Year Built1960
Financing Allowed80%
Floors/Apts21/171
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Transit and Citi Bike

Subway

Lexington Av/53 St
0.24 miles
Lexington Av/59 St
0.33 miles
59 St
0.34 miles
51 St
0.39 miles
Lexington Av/63 St
0.45 miles

Citi Bike

E 55 St & 2 Ave
0.08 miles
E 58 St & 1 Ave (NW Corner)
0.12 miles

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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.

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OLR ID: 265497