$1,250,000
Updated 10 months ago
Off Market

Sutton Manor East

440 East 56th Street, 1-A

Sutton Place, Manhattan | First Ave & Sutton Place

4 Rooms1 Bed1 Bath900 Square FeetCo-op

$1,250,000
Maintenance$2,628
Price Per SF
$1,389

Listing Features

  • Custom Closets
  • Custom Lighting
  • Dining Alcove
  • Entry Foyer
  • French Doors
  • Ground Floor
  • High Ceilings [9']
  • Bay Windows
  • Dishwasher
  • Gourmet Kitchen
  • Windowed Kitchen
  • Stall Shower

Outdoor space and views

  • Garden [40'x33']
  • Patio
  • Garden Views
  • South Exposure

Building Amenities

  • Full-Time Doorman
  • Bike Storage
  • Elevator
  • Garden
  • Laundry Room
  • Renovated Lobby
  • Roof Deck
  • Storage

Policies

  • Pets Allowed
  • Pieds A Terre Ok

Property Description for 440 East 56th Street, 1-A

A Private Garden Paradise in the Heart of Sutton Place Welcome to Residence 1A at 440 East 56th Street — a truly special, one-of-a-kind home offering the best of indoor-outdoor living with 900 square feet of meticulously renovated interior space and an incredible 1,150 square foot private landscaped garden. Thoughtfully redesigned from top to bottom, this elegant 1-bedroom, 1-bathroom home is the perfect blend of sophistication, serenity, and modern functionality. The layout includes a welcoming foyer, a generous dining alcove, and a spacious living room with French doors that open directly into your private outdoor oasis. The chef's kitchen is a masterpiece, outfitted with custom cabinetry, Miele appliances, ample counter space and a window overlooking the garden. The adjacent dining alcove comfortably seats six, while the oversized garden allows for entertaining 8–10 guests under a majestic flowering Dogwood tree, surrounded by lush Yew trees. Custom lighting, water access, and exterior electrical outlets make it a perfect setting for day or evening enjoyment. The spa-quality bathroom features a beautifully tiled stall shower and luxurious fixtures. The bedroom is a quiet retreat with a charming bay window framing garden views and two custom California closets. With 9-foot ceilings throughout, abundant built-ins, and generous closet space, the home is both airy and practical. Best of all, this peaceful, garden-level residence offers complete privacy and a townhouse feel — no elevator required. 440 East 56th Street is a full-service cooperative in the tranquil enclave of Sutton Place, offering a 24-hour doorman, live-in superintendent, laundry room, bike storage, private storage, and a beautifully maintained common garden and roof deck. The building is pet-friendly and welcomes pied-a-terres. Perfectly situated with easy access to the FDR Drive, this location is ideal for commuters heading out east or north to Connecticut, and it’s just a short walk to Midtown offices, the United Nations, and the medical corridor. Enjoy nearby shopping at Whole Foods and the soon-to-arrive Trader Joe’s, plus beloved neighborhood dining like Mr. Chow, Morso, and Bistro Vendôme. Spend weekends at Sutton Place Park, biking along the East River Esplanade, or playing tennis at the nearby club. This is truly a rare and refined offering — where indoor luxury meets private garden tranquility in one of Manhattan’s most elegant neighborhoods.

Listing History for 440 East 56th Street, 1-A

Now
10/13/2025
POM by Brett Michaels
Compass
04/09/2025
$1,250,000
Initial Price by Brett Michaels
Compass

Building Details for 440 East 56th Street

OwnershipCo-op
Building TypeMid-Rise
Service LevelFull-Time Doorman
AgePost-War
AccessElevator
Year Built1955
Financing Allowed70%
Floors/Apts13/74
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Transit and Citi Bike

Subway

Lexington Av/53 St
0.37 miles
Lexington Av/59 St
0.49 miles

Citi Bike

E 54 St & 1 Ave
0.12 miles
E 58 St & 1 Ave (NE Corner)
0.15 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: 2124600