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

111 E 56th St # 1202, East Midtown-Turtle Bay, Manhattan, New York, NY, 10022

$449,000
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About this home

Apartment for sale in East Midtown-Turtle Bay, Manhattan: 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom. Asking price $449,000. Built in 1927.

From the original listing · Realtor.comShow

Sophisticated Prewar Living at The Lombardy 111 East 56th Street, Residence 1202 1 BD 1 BA $449,000 Residence 1202 at The Lombardy presents an exceptional opportunity to acquire a grand, south-facing one-bedroom prewar home offering remarkable volume, radiant natural light, and classic Manhattan elegance. Whether envisioned as a distinguished primary residence, an effortless pied-a-terre, or a high-yield investment, this oversized residence delivers immediate comfort paired with tremendous upside. Past a gracious foyer flanked by generous coat and storage closets, the home opens into an expansive south-facing living and dining salon defined by soaring 10-foot ceilings and substantial proportions. The efficiency kitchen is outfitted with custom cabinetry, an integrated cooktop, microwave, and refrigerator. Privately sequestered, the serene king-sized bedroom suite features a large walk-in closet and an en-suite marble bath with a deep soaking tub and classic fixtures. A rare flexibility in Manhattan co-op ownership: owners can enjoy full white-glove hotel service while in residence and, with minimal cosmetic refreshes, enroll the apartment into The Lombardy's renowned hotel rental program to generate hands-off rental income when away. Commissioned in 1926 by publisher William Randolph Hearst and designed by Emery Roth, The Lombardy stands as an iconic prewar cooperative landmark, celebrated for hosting cultural luminaries such as Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton. Positioned on a prime, tree-lined Midtown East block just moments from Central Park, Fifth Avenue shopping, MoMA, and premier dining destinations, the building provides an uncompromising suite of white-glove services. Building Services & Amenities: 24-hour doorman, concierge desk, and bellman Valet parking and business center Fitness center and on-site beauty salon Daily housekeeping, maid, and linen services available Flexible cooperative structure: pied-a-terre, foreign buyers, corporate ownership, and pets permitted 50% financing permitted

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Roofy listing score

Grade C, 56/100 · Fairly complete

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  • Photos23/25
    • Some points: Only 7 photos (8 or more for full points)13/15
    • Full points: Large, clear photos (about 1,000 px)10/10
  • Details14/20
    • 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
    • Full points: Pet policy stated1/1
    • No points: Laundry not mentioned0/1
    • No points: Heat and utilities not mentioned0/1
    • No points: No amenities listed0/2
    • Full points: Description of 302 words3/3
  • True cost3/15
    • No points: No running costs stated (HOA, service charge or taxes)0/8
    • Some points: Priced 42% below similar homes in its neighborhood3/7
  • Accuracy10/15
    • Nothing to compare: Listed on one site, nothing to compare3/6
    • Problem: Differs from city records (built 1927)3/5
    • 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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Compared with the area

Asks $449,000, 42% 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

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0.8% of these listings have cut their price.

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More about East Midtown-Turtle Bay

Location

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Nearby transit

  • 59 St4 5 65 min walk
  • Lexington Av/59 StN R W5 min walk
  • Lexington Av/53 StE F6 min walk

Nearby public schools · District 2

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The building

1 unit · 22 floors · built 1927 · 4 more homes listed here

Building record for 109 East 56 Street

NYC records as of Nov 1 (weekly)

109 East 56 Street · BBL 1-01311-0005 · built 1927

Not enough building data to score this lot.
Building type
Hotel
Open HPD violations
4 (A 2 · B 2 · C 0)
Heat complaints
0 this season
Complaints, last 12 months
0
Rent stabilization
None in 2018–2024 tax bills
Last sale (12-month file)
$350,000 on Sep 8, 2026

The city’s records match this listing to the tax lot at 109 East 56 Street. Corner and multi-address buildings often have one main address.

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.

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