#RLS20014426, R Brian Philpott, Listing Office: Corcoran Group

240 E 55th St Unit 5-C New York City, NY 10022
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About 240 E 55th St Unit 5-C
Enormous alcove studio with lots of quiet privacy and lots of sun from 18 feet of south-facing windows. <br><br>The updated kitchen has full-size appliances, including a 24" dishwasher, a 30" stove and microwave oven, and a 33"(W) by 69"(H) by 27"(D) refrigerator.<br><br>The bathroom has been reconfigured with a large walk-in shower, and is renovated in an attractive white tile and high-end polished chrome fixtures. There is a double-wide closet next to the bathroom, and two additional closets in the foyer and by the kitchen.<br><br>UNLIMITED SUBLETTING IS ALLOWED AFTER ONE YEAR OF OWNERSHIP. There is NO flip tax, and the storage/bike room in the basement is free for shareholders.<br><br>240 East 55th Street is a well-managed co-op located off Second Avenue nestled between residential Sutton Place and the East Midtown business district on Third Avenue. Residents enjoy the convenience and luxury of great restaurants, supermarkets, fitness centers, and specialty stores, as well as close proximity to several subway and bus lines. Central Park and the new East River Promenade is a short bike ride or jog away.
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- MLS Number: RLS20010223
- MLS Name: RLS
- Office Name: R New York
- Office Phone: (212) 688-1000
- Listing Agent: Steen W Rasmussen
- Agent Phone: (347) 266-2486
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Nearby schools
8
P.S. 59 Beekman Hill International School
Public District KG-5
0.1 mi
•231 E 56th St # 249
9
P.S. 267 East Side Elementary School
Public District KG-5
0.4 mi
•213 E 63rd St
8
P.S. 183 Robert L. Stevenson School
Public District KG-5
0.6 mi
•419 E 66th St
School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.
Neighborhood
The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $96,284. Most New York City, NY residents have annual incomes between $35k-100k. Most families are single, no kids. Most residents in this area have post secondary degree education.
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About 240 E 55th St Unit 5-C
This home is located at 240 E 55th St Unit 5-C in New York City, NY and zip code 10022 in the Midtown East neighborhood. Features: 0 bedroom, 1 bathroom. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since March 20, 2025 and is currently priced at $435,000.
While more than 180 listings in New York City, NY in March 2025 were sold above asking price, there were more than 763 listings sold at asking price, and more than 693 were sold below. The inventory of homes for sale in New York City, NY between February and March 2025 increased by 5.1%. While the average time on the market in March 2025 was 143 days, the median list price was $869,492.