Price Reduced 16.79%
Listing courtesy of R New York (212) 688-1000
Price History
$3,395,000
9/23/2025
$3,095,000
10/3/2025
$2,950,000
11/8/2025
$2,825,000
4/7/2026
240 E 55th Street, #7-BG, New York, (Turtle Bay), NY, 10022
8 rooms
4 beds
3 Full / 1 Half baths
1959
2,800 sqft
Move right into this gut-renovated mint-condition residence with 1,000 square feet of open entertaining space, 3 bedrooms, an office/den and 3 ½ bathrooms.
A grand foyer opens into the massive entertaining space, which boasts 35 feet of wall-to-wall windows, a state-of-the-art kitchen, and an expansive living and dining room ideal for receptions, cocktail parties and family gatherings.
The chef’s kitchen features a huge island with a hidden pull-out table that seats four. All of the appliances are high-end luxury, including oversized Thermador refrigerator and freezer columns, a 92-bottle wine cooler, a beverage refrigerator, two dishwashers, two sinks, two ovens, a built-in Miele coffee machine, and a professional 6-burner stove. There is a walk-in pantry and abundant cabinet and counter space.
Off the entrance foyer is a windowed laundry room and a windowed guest powder room. At the end of the foyer is the family wing consisting of 3 bedrooms, each with its own en-suite bathroom, as well as a large office/den. All four rooms have wall-to-wall south-facing windows and open city views. The 17’x23’ Primary Bedroom Suite features two walk-in closets, a built-in desk/cabinetry, and a private entrance from the elevator hallway.
Storage space is plentiful, with multiple customized closets and built-in shelving. There is new hardwood flooring, recessed lighting, automatic window blinds, a Sonos speaker system, and high speed Wi-Fi wiring/cable. The apartment is available furnished if desired at no additional cost.
240 E 55th Street is an established, sought-after building on a quiet block in Midtown East, with the coveted Blue Ribbon school PS 59 (Pre-K—5th) right around the corner. The building is steps from Whole Foods, Bloomingdale’s, Pecora Bianca, Lobster Club, PJ Clarke’s, East River Esplanade, Central Park, tennis courts, dog runs, and multiple garages and subways.
Storage/bike room and laundry room in the basement. Pieds-a-terre and co-purchases allowed; subletting permitted after 1 year. Part-time doorman, full-time porter, and live-in super. Financing allowed up to 75%. NO flip tax.
Status:
Active
Town:
New York
Type:
Coop
Laundry Remarks:
Building Washer Dryer Install Allowed,Common Area,In Unit
Units:
0
Cooling:
Wall Unit(s)
Levels:
14
Common Charge:
$6,520 Monthly
HOA Fee
$6,520
View Description:
City
Pet Policy:
Building Cats OK, Cats OK
Appliances:
Dryer, Washer
MLS #:
RLS20050532
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