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Sutton Gardens

420 East 55th Street, 9-L

Sutton Place, Manhattan | First Ave & Sutton Place South

3 Rooms1 Bed1 Bath770 Square FeetCo-op

$595,000
Maintenance$1,915
Price Per SF
$773

Listing Features

  • Abundant Closets
  • Corner Apartment
  • Entry Foyer
  • French Doors
  • Hardwood Floors
  • Home Office
  • Walk-in Closet
  • Dishwasher
  • Galley
  • En Suite Bathroom

Outdoor space and views

  • Courtyard
  • North Exposure
  • West 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, 9-L

Unit 9L at the coveted Sutton Gardens is a lovely oversized, corner one-bedroom residence, ideally situated on a picturesque tree-lined street in Manhattan's distinguished Sutton Place neighborhood. Bathed in natural northern and western light, this inviting home overlooks the building's beautifully landscaped gardens, creating a bright and tranquil living environment. Timeless parquet hardwood floors, abundant closet space, and a tastefully renovated bathroom complement the thoughtfully designed layout. The expansive living room is perfect for both entertaining and everyday living, while the generously proportioned bedroom easily accommodates a king-sized bedroom set, a dedicated home office, or an additional sitting area for reading and relaxation. Located at 420 East 55th Street, Sutton Gardens is a full-service, pet-friendly mid-century cooperative comprised of two elegant wings connected by a beautifully landscaped garden courtyard. Residents enjoy a thoughtful collection of amenities, including a 24-hour doorman, two laundry rooms, on-site storage, and an indoor parking garage. The building offers outstanding flexibility, welcoming pied-à-terre ownership, co-purchasing, trust purchases, and gifting. With just 20% down required and subletting permitted after two years of ownership, Sutton Gardens presents an attractive opportunity for both primary residents and those seeking a secondary place to call home. Experience the very best of Manhattan's East Side, with an outstanding selection of acclaimed restaurants, charming cafés, shopping, and everyday conveniences including Whole Foods, Trader Joe's, D'Agostino, and Morton Williams, all just moments from your doorstep. Just around the corner, the recently expanded East River Esplanade offers a scenic waterfront escape for walking, jogging, cycling, or simply unwinding by the river. A rare opportunity to own a gracious home in one of Sutton Place's most sought-after cooperatives. Shown by appointment with ease.

Listing History for 420 East 55th Street, 9-L

Now
08/19/2026
Contract Signed by Danelle Snider
Compass
07/06/2026
$595,000
Initial Price by Danelle Snider
Compass

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

Building Availability

APPSF
Median
Average
$820
$674,500
$674,500
$780
$787,000
$767,250
Last 12 months
$734
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-
-
$6,250
$6,250
Last 12 months
$68
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One Bed in Sutton Place

APPSF
Median
Average
$998
$689,000
$888,212
$988
$712,000
$849,000

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: 504140