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

400 E 56th St Apt 5R, East Midtown-Turtle Bay, Manhattan, New York, NY, 10022

$860,000
Asking price · in USD
Size
1,098 ft² (102 m²)
Available
Now

About this home

Apartment for sale in East Midtown-Turtle Bay, Manhattan: 1 bedroom, 1.5 bathrooms, 1,098 ft². Asking price $860,000. Built in 1969.

From the original listing · Realtor.comShow

Welcome to Apartment 5R, one of the most sought-after one-bedroom layouts at Plaza 400, now configured as a two-bedroom with one and a half baths. The apartment has south and west exposures and a large private balcony overlooking the Midtown skyline. The entry foyer has two walk-in closets and opens to a large living and dining room with crown moldings, soffit lighting, and parquet floors. Floor-to-ceiling glass doors lead out to the balcony. The former dining area is now a second bedroom or home office, closed off by sliding pocket doors. It has a wall of windows and its own closet, and it can easily be returned to the original layout. The windowed kitchen has cream cabinetry, stone countertops, a subway tile backsplash, a pantry, and stainless steel appliances, including a gas range, French-door refrigerator, dishwasher, and microwave. The king-sized primary bedroom has crown moldings, a large closet, and a full bath. A windowed half bath serves guests and the second bedroom. There is excellent closet space throughout. At Plaza 400, residents enjoy a wide range of amenities, including a brand-new Sky Top Lounge, an outdoor heated rooftop pool with sweeping city views, and a children's playroom - all located on the top floor. Additional features include a fully equipped fitness center with yoga/stretching studio, professional-grade laundry facilities, bicycle storage, and concierge services. A 24-hour doorman, on-site security, and a live-in superintendent and assistant superintendent ensure attentive service and peace of mind. The building is pet-friendly and permits pieds-a-terre, co-purchasing, guarantors, and parents purchasing for children. Monthly maintenance includes all utilities.

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Roofy listing score

Grade B, 76/100 · Complete

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    • Full points: Description of 279 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
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Compared with the area

Asks $860,000, 11% 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
$783.24 vs $1,065.33
This home vs the median, 27% 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.

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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.