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1-bedroom apartment for sale in East Midtown-Turtle Bay
209 E 56th St Apt 10E, East Midtown-Turtle Bay, Manhattan, New York, NY, 10022
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- 1960: Building details
About this home
Apartment for sale in East Midtown-Turtle Bay, Manhattan: 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom. Asking price $625,000. Built in 1960.
From the original listing · Realtor.comShowHide
Enjoy natural light and generous proportions in this oversized one-bedroom at The Sterling, a well-established full-service co-op in the heart of Midtown East. Expansive wall-to-wall windows with sunny southern exposure fill the apartment with natural light throughout the day, highlighting the beautiful hardwood floors found in every room. The exceptionally large living room offers wonderful flexibility, with ample space for separate living and dining areas as well as a home office. The generously sized bedroom features a large walk-in closet, while three closets throughout the apartment provide abundant storage. The modern kitchen is equipped with stainless steel appliances, including a dishwasher, along with plentiful cabinetry. Residents of The Sterling enjoy full-service living with a 24-hour doorman and a beautiful rooftop deck. Convenient to the E, F, M, N, Q, R and 4, 5, & 6 subway lines, the building is also just moments from Bloomingdale's, Whole Foods, Trader Joe's, and an array of excellent restaurants, shops, and neighborhood conveniences. A bright, spacious home in a prime Midtown East location, offering the space, storage, and convenience that are increasingly hard to find.
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Roofy listing score
Grade C, 59/100 · Fairly complete
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Details13/20
- Full points: Price stated3/3
- Full points: Bedrooms stated2/2
- Full points: Bathrooms stated2/2
- No points: No size0/2
- Does not apply: Move-in date: does not apply2/2
- Does not apply: Lease length: does not apply1/1
- No points: No pet policy0/1
- No points: Laundry not mentioned0/1
- No points: Heat and utilities not mentioned0/1
- No points: No amenities listed0/2
- Full points: Description of 191 words3/3
True cost7/15
- No points: No running costs stated (HOA, service charge or taxes)0/8
- Full points: Price in line with similar homes in its neighborhood7/7
Accuracy12/15
- Nothing to compare: Listed on one site, nothing to compare3/6
- Full points: Agrees with city records (built 1960, 105 homes)5/5
- Full points: Confirmed on its source site 3 days ago4/4
Legal6/10
- Full points: No fair-housing problems found in the wording6/6
- Problem: The agent’s license is not active0/4
Trust0/15
- No points: Not claimed on Roofy by the agent or owner0/10
- No points: The agent is not verified on Roofy0/5
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Scored Nov 2, 2026 · Score version 1. No one can pay to change a score.
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Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 29, 2026Price changed · Realtor.com | Price changed · Realtor.com | $625,000 |
| Oct 29, 2026First seen on Roofy (via Realtor.com) | First seen on Roofy (via Realtor.com) | $4,200 |
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Compared with the area
Asks $625,000, 19% below the median asking price for 1-bedroom homes for sale in East Midtown-Turtle Bay.
- Median here
- $775,000
- 130 listings, last 90 days
- Typical range
- $601,250–$973,750
- The middle half of listings
- Days on the market
- 0 days
- Median, until taken off the market
Priced in line with similar homes here.
0.8% of these listings have cut their price.
Asking prices of listings on Roofy and listing sites in the last 90 days, not signed leases or sale prices. One currency, never converted.
More about East Midtown-Turtle BayLocation
- NeighborhoodEast Midtown-Turtle BayHousing records and complaints
- BoroughManhattanHousing records
- ZIP codeZIP 10022Buildings and sales
- ListingsHomes for sale in 10022257 homes for sale
- ListingsEast Midtown & Turtle BayHomes for sale
- ListingsManhattanHomes for sale
- CityNew YorkHomes for sale
Nearby transit
- Lexington Av/53 StE F4 min walk
- 59 St4 5 65 min walk
- Lexington Av/59 StN R W6 min walk
Nearby public schools · District 2
- P.S. 059 Beekman Hill Internationalelementary, grades K-520 m
- Art and Design High Schoolhigh, grades 9-1220 m
- Ella Baker Schoolk-8, grades PK-8890 m
Distance only, not school zones. Check the zoned school with NYC Public Schools.
The building
105 units · 13 floors · built 1960 · 1 more home listed here
Building record (NYC)
NYC records as of Nov 1 (weekly)209 East 56 Street · BBL 1-01330-0007 · built 1960 · 105 units
- Building type
- Elevator apartment building
- Open HPD violations
- 12 (A 2 · B 9 · C 1)
- Heat complaints
- 0 this season
- Complaints, last 12 months
- 1
- Rent stabilization
- May have stabilized units
- Last sale (12-month file)
- $402,000 on Sep 25, 2026
1 open Class C (immediately hazardous) violation in the building.
See the full building recordPublic NYC records about the building, not about the person listing it. Buyers and renters can see them on city websites too. Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOF).
Added to Roofy Oct 29, 2026Last checked on Realtor.com Oct 29, 2026Roofy doesn’t verify listings. Never send money before seeing a home.
