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Back to the listing1-bedroom apartment for sale in East Midtown-Turtle Bay
209 E 56th St Apt 9E, East Midtown-Turtle Bay, Manhattan, New York, NY, 10022
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- Year built
- 1960: Building details
About this home
Apartment for sale in East Midtown-Turtle Bay, Manhattan: 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom. Asking price $599,000. Built in 1960.
From the original listing · Realtor.comShowHide
Spacious and bright one-bedroom co-op located in The Sterling, one of Midtown East's most sought-after full-service buildings. This generous, south-facing unit offers the perfect balance of comfort and versatility. The oversized living area easily accommodates both a dining space and living room, with additional room for a dedicated home office-ideal for entertaining or working from home. An immaculate galley kitchen boasts abundant cabinet space, stainless steel appliances including a dishwasher. The extra-large bedroom comfortably fits a king-size bed along with additional furnishings, while the generously sized walk-in closet provides exceptional storage. The renovated bathroom features modern finishes and a glass enclosed full sized shower. Building amenities include a 24-hour doorman, live-in superintendent, roof deck, package room, and laundry facilities. The location truly can't be beat. Situated in Midtown East / Sutton Place, you are surrounded by top restaurants and iconic New York establishments such as Bloomingdale's, Smith & Wollensky, and Daniel. Everyday conveniences like the Apple Store Fifth Avenue, Home Depot, Trader Joes, and Whole Foods Market are all nearby, with Central Park just a short walk away. Commuting is seamless with multiple subway lines in close proximity, and Citi Bike stations conveniently located right outside your door. The building is pet-friendly and allows pied-a-terres and co-purchasing. Stop by, take a look, and make The Sterling your next home!
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Roofy listing score
Grade C, 67/100 · Fairly complete
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Details15/20
- Full points: Price stated3/3
- Full points: Bedrooms stated2/2
- Full points: Bathrooms stated2/2
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- 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
- Full points: Laundry mentioned1/1
- No points: Heat and utilities not mentioned0/1
- No points: No amenities listed0/2
- Full points: Description of 235 words3/3
True cost5/15
- No points: No running costs stated (HOA, service charge or taxes)0/8
- Some points: Priced 23% below similar homes in its neighborhood5/7
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
Legal10/10
- Full points: No fair-housing problems found in the wording6/6
- Full points: The agent’s license is active4/4
Trust0/15
- No points: Not claimed on Roofy by the agent or owner0/10
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Compared with the area
Asks $599,000, 23% 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 below most similar homes here.
0.8% of these listings have cut their price.
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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
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- 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.
























