$425,000

240 E 55th St Unit 8-B New York City, NY 10022

$5,047
Closing credit¹
0 beds
1 full
Condo

Property details

About 240 E 55th St Unit 8-B

18 feet of windows facing south to quiet courtyard gardens! Lots of sunlight, tree and city views. Spacious alcove studio with updated kitchen and bath. The kitchen in the B-line apartments is often expanded with an island and additional cabinets (see photo and alternative floor plan attached).<br><br>IMPORTANT BUILDING INFORMATION<br><br>*Unlimited subletting allowed after one year of ownership<br><br>*Purchase by corporation or trust (irrevocable and revocable) is allowed with an occupancy agreement, and application both from the purchasing entity and financially responsible individual(s) to occupy the unit, as well as a personal guarantee from the latter<br><br>*Co-purchasing, gifting, etc. allowed on a case-by-case basis<br><br>*No flip tax<br><br>*Storage/bike room in the basement is free for shareholders<br><br>*Finance up to 75%<br><br>This home is a rare oasis in the center of Midtown Manhattan, a 5 and 10 min stroll to Central Park and East River Promenade. The ideal building and location for an affordable, flexible, and convenient lifestyle.

Highlights

Home typeStock Cooperative
StatusActive
CoolingWall Unit(s)
Year built1959
MLS #RLS20008797
ViewCity

Summary

  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • View: City
  • Exterior: Building Storage
  • Cooling: Wall Unit(s)
  • List Price: $425,000
  • HOA Amount: $1,203
  • HOA Frequency: Monthly
  • Year Built: 1959
  • MLS Number: RLS20008797
  • 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.

All data from GreatSchools

Neighborhood

The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $96,284. The majority of New York City, NY residents have income between $35k-100k annually. The most common type of family is single, no kids. The majority of residents in this area have post secondary degree education.

How much money do the neighbors make?

15%
<35k
37%
35k-100k
22%
100k-200k
26%
200k+

What level of education do the neighbors have?

High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree
Doctorate

What types of families live nearby?

72%
Single, No Kids
1%
Single, with Kids
21%
Married, No Kids
6%
Married, with Kids

Are the neighbors home owners or renters?

Home Owners
Renters

How old are people in this area?

4%
<11 yrs old
1%
12-17 yrs old
46%
18-34 yrs old
33%
35-64 yrs old
16%
65+ yrs old

What do the neighbors do for fun?

  • Art MuseumsArt Museums
  • Hiking/backpackingHiking/backpacking
  • Live TheatreLive Theatre

Where do the neighbors shop?

  • BloomingdalesBloomingdales
  • H&MH&M
  • Banana RepublicBanana Republic

Where do the neighbors go to eat?

  • StarbucksStarbucks
  • Boston MarketBoston Market
  • ChipotleChipotle

What do the neighbors drive?

  • AudiAudi
  • MercedesMercedes
  • VolkswagenVolkswagen

What do the neighbors listen to?

  • NewsNews
  • AlternativeAlternative
  • Rhythmic Contemporary HitsRhythmic Contemporary Hits
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About 240 E 55th St Unit 8-B

The listing price of 240 E 55th St Unit 8-B property is $425,000.

The property 240 E 55th St Unit 8-B is a condo located in New York City, New York, 10022.

Active Listing: 240 E 55th St Unit 8-B is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.

The nearby schools for 240 E 55th St Unit 8-B are: P.S. 59 Beekman Hill International School (GreatSchools Rating 8/10), P.S. 267 East Side Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 9/10), P.S. 183 Robert L. Stevenson School (GreatSchools Rating 8/10), Ella Baker School (GreatSchools Rating 7/10), J.H.S. 167 Robert F. Wagner School (GreatSchools Rating 8/10), P.S./I.S. 217 Roosevelt Island School (GreatSchools Rating 7/10), Art and Design High School (GreatSchools Rating 8/10), Talent Unlimited High School (GreatSchools Rating 7/10), Manhattan International High School (GreatSchools Rating 1/10).

The property at 240 E 55th St Unit 8-B has 0 bedroom and 1 bathroom.

The sq. ft. of 240 E 55th St Unit 8-B is not available (source: MLS/tax record).

The year of construction for 240 E 55th St Unit 8-B is 1959.

This home is located at 240 E 55th St Unit 8-B 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 13, 2025 and is currently priced at $425,000.

While more than 210 listings in New York City, NY in April 2025 were sold above asking price, there were more than 792 listings sold at asking price, and more than 652 were sold below. The number of homes for sale in New York City, NY increased by 1.7% between March and April 2025. The median list price of listings available in April 2025 was $870,078, while the average time on the real estate market was 131 days.

From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.

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