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1-bedroom apartment for sale in East Midtown-Turtle Bay

400 E 56th St Apt 29O, East Midtown-Turtle Bay, Manhattan, New York, NY, 10022

$948,000
Asking price · in USD · Price history
Size
917 ft² (85.2 m²)
Available
Now

About this home

Apartment for sale in East Midtown-Turtle Bay, Manhattan: 1 bedroom, 1.5 bathrooms, 917 ft². Asking price $948,000. Built in 1969.

From the original listing · Realtor.comShow

Wake up to river views in this bright, fully renovated bright and sunny renovated oversized one bedroom that can be converted into a 2 bedroom, in the sought-after Plaza 400 residences. There is currently a built-in sleeping area or home office with a murphy bed. The kitchen has been opened up and leads to the bonus space with light shining from both the southern exposure and eastern exposure. The living room has a built-in fireplace, room for a large sofa, and calming river views. It flows into a chef's kitchen with a large quartz island seating three, custom cabinetry, oversized pantry cabinets, and stainless-steel appliances. There is space for a dining table. The open bar area, with a mosaic tile backsplash, makes a ready-made drink station. A stylish wallpapered powder room adds a recessed medicine cabinet and more storage. If storage is a concern there are 4 closets to choose from, of which 3 are walk-in closets. Home offers a flexible bonus space that works as a home office, nook, or guest sleeping area with a Murphy bed already installed. Built-in sliding doors close it off for privacy. The primary is large enough for a king bed, nightstands, and a desk, with river views and two walk-in closets. The en-suite bath has a recessed medicine cabinet, shower niche, and extra cabinetry. The entire unit has been rewired with a new electrical panel and fully re-plumbed. Recessed lighting runs throughout, and the smart-home system controls all lights by voice. The location offers convenient access to Sutton Place Park, the East Midtown Greenway, Trader Joe's, Whole Foods Market, The Greats of Craft and Madison Restaurant, with a Dunkin' located at the base of the building. Multiple subway lines and bus routes are nearby. Utilities ARE included in the maintenance. Minimum down payment is 30%. The 2% flip tax is paid by the buyer. Pieds-a-terre, guarantors, co-purchasing, and parents purchasing for children are permitted. The general subletting policy is three years of residency followed by subletting three out of five years, subject to board approval. Pet-friendly building and pets are permitted. All information furnished herein is from sources deemed reliable and is submitted subject to errors, omissions, change of price, prior sale or lease, or withdrawal without notice. All dimensions are approximate. For exact dimensions, please consult your own architect or engineer. Nearby Amenity List: Sutton Place Park - approximately 0.1-0.2 mi East Midtown Greenway / East River waterfront - approximately 0.2 mi East River Greenway - approximately 0.2 mi The Greats of Craft - approximately 0.2 mi Madison Restaurant - approximately 0.2 mi Trader Joe's Bridgemarket - approximately 0.3 mi Whole Foods Market - approximately 0.4 mi Dunkin' - located at the base of the building E/M/6 subway at Lexington Ave-53rd St - approximately 0.3 mi 4/5/6/N/R/W subway at Lexington Ave-59th St - approximately 0.4 mi 1st Avenue and 2nd Avenue express buses, and the M57 crosstown bus - approximately 0.1 mi

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Roofy listing score

Grade B, 75/100 · Complete

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    • Full points: 24 photos15/15
    • Full points: Large, clear photos (about 1,000 px)10/10
  • Details17/20
    • Full points: Price stated3/3
    • Full points: Bedrooms stated2/2
    • Full points: Bathrooms stated2/2
    • Full points: Size stated2/2
    • Does not apply: Move-in date: does not apply2/2
    • Does not apply: Lease length: does not apply1/1
    • Full points: Pet policy stated1/1
    • No points: Laundry not mentioned0/1
    • Full points: Heat or utilities mentioned1/1
    • No points: No amenities listed0/2
    • Full points: Description of 517 words3/3
  • True cost15/15
    • Full points: Running costs stated (HOA, service charge or taxes)8/8
    • 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 1969, 629 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
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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

High $948,000Asking price, as listed
Oct 2026Nov 2026
DatePrice
Oct 29, 2026First seen on Roofy (via Realtor.com)$948,000
Oct 9, 2026Price changed · Realtor.com$948,000

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Compared with the area

Asks $948,000, 22% above 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
Per ft²
$1,033.81 vs $1,065.33
This home vs the median, 3% lower
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 Bay

Location

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Nearby transit

  • Lexington Av/53 StE F8 min walk
  • Lexington Av/59 StN R W11 min walk
  • 59 St4 5 611 min walk

Nearby public schools · District 2

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The building

629 units · 38 floors · built 1969 · 11 more homes listed here

Building record (NYC)

NYC records as of Nov 1 (weekly)

400 East 56 Street · BBL 1-01367-0001 · built 1969 · 629 units

Roofy building score 99/100 · Well keptAbout the building, from HPD violations. Not an inspection.
Building type
Elevator apartment building
Open HPD violations
3 (A 1 · B 2 · C 0)
Heat complaints
0 this season
Complaints, last 12 months
1
Rent stabilization
May have stabilized units
Last sale (12-month file)
$1,455,000 on Sep 14, 2026

No open immediately hazardous (Class C) violations.

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Added to Roofy Oct 29, 2026Last checked on Realtor.com Oct 29, 2026Roofy doesn’t verify listings. Never send money before seeing a home.