$670,000
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Sutton Gardens

420 East 55th Street, 3-N

Sutton Place, Manhattan | First Ave & Sutton Place South

3.5 Rooms1 Bed1 Bath1,100 Square FeetCo-op

$670,000
Maintenance$2,489
Price Per SF
$609

Listing Features

  • Abundant Closets
  • Dining Alcove
  • Dressing Area
  • Entry Foyer
  • Moldings
  • Walk-in Closet
  • Wall of Windows
  • Adjoining Pantry
  • Dishwasher
  • Galley

Outdoor space and views

  • South Exposure

Building Amenities

  • Full-Time Doorman
  • Cold Storage
  • Elevator
  • Garage
  • Garden
  • Laundry Room
  • Storage

Policies

  • Pets Allowed
  • Pieds A Terre Ok

Property Description for 420 East 55th Street, 3-N

Welcome home to 3N at Sutton Gardens nestled in the heart of historic Sutton Place in Midtown East. With approximately 1,100 SF 3N is one of the largest Junior 4s in the building. Step into the gracious entry foyer and admire it's two generous closets, including a tremendous walk-in. The large galley kitchen features white and glass cabinetry, granite counter tops and a deep pantry closet. Through the kitchen you will find a spacious dedicated dining area, which flows seamlessly into the enormous living room with its impressive wall of windows. The open layout of the living space makes entertaining a breeze. A bonus is the glass-paneled private balcony off the living room, surrounded by treetops and oblique river views. Enjoy your morning coffee, take in the amazing sunsets and create a garden in your very own outdoor space.

This sprawling and airy home is bathed in natural light - every window faces South - and there are original hardwood floors, moldings, and amazing closet space throughout. The king-size bedroom can easily accommodate a full bedroom set plus a desk and has 2 very roomy closets. If you desire, the dining area can easily be converted into a large second bedroom or home office.

This classic mid-century building is ideally located on a quiet tree-lined street just off of charming Sutton Place. The nearby Sutton Place Park and river esplanade are ideal for taking a walk, run, or bike ride or just admiring the river views. Step outside your door and you will find an impressive selection of restaurants, cafes and convenient shopping such as whole Foods and Trader Joe's plus easy access to numerous subway trains, the M15 express bus lines and the crosstown buses. Sutton Gardens is a full-service pet-friendly coop which features a suite of amenities including a full-time doorman, live-in superintendent, a lovely courtyard garden which is currently being refurbished, two large laundry rooms, a storage room, cold storage, a bicycle room and a parking garage on-site. Co-purchasing, guarantors, pied-a-terres and subleasing are permitted with Board approval. Board package fees are approximately $1,950. Don't miss the opportunity to make this delightful residence your new home, schedule a viewing today.

Listing History for 420 East 55th Street, 3-N

Now
08/21/2026
$670,000
Sold and Closed by Tami Wasserman
Corcoran
02/11/2026
Contract Signed by Tami Wasserman
Corcoran

Building Details for 420 East 55th Street

OwnershipCo-op
Building TypeMid-Rise
Service LevelFull-Time Doorman
AgePost-War
AccessElevator
Year Built1956
Financing Allowed80%
Floors/Apts12/237
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Transit and Citi Bike

Subway

Lexington Av/53 St
0.35 miles
51 St
0.49 miles

Citi Bike

E 54 St & 1 Ave
0.08 miles
E 58 St & 1 Ave (NE Corner)
0.2 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.

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: 2163112