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

400 E 56th St APT 18R, East Midtown-Turtle Bay, Manhattan, New York, NY, 10022

$808,900
Asking price · in USD · Price history
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 $808,900. HOA fee $2,830/mo. Built in 1968.

From the original listing · StreetEasyShow

Residence 18R at 400 East 56th Street offers open skyline and water views with south and southwest exposures, including views of the Empire State Building, Chrysler Building, One Vanderbilt, and the East River. A private balcony extends the living space and frames these landmark views.

The layout includes a large living and dining area with a dedicated dining alcove that can be converted to a second bedroom or enclosed home office. The primary bedroom accommodates a king-sized bed and additional workspace. Five closets provide substantial storage. Oversized rooms support multiple layout configurations. The separate kitchen features a west-facing window, bringing in natural light and offering an additional exposure. The apartment includes one full bathroom and a half bathroom or powder room. Plaza 400 is a full-service co-op with Amenities that include a beautifully renovated lobby, 24-hour doorman, large fitness center, yoga/stretching studio, laundry, bicycle storage room, a security desk, concierge service, staffed package room with immediate electronic notification, and both a live-in super and live-in assistant super. The huge rooftop features a beautiful outdoor heated pool, and spectacular 360-degree views, with a party or game room, playroom, and tables and lounge chairs available for use upon request. Convenient to multiple subway lines and buses, restaurants, parks, and shopping. Utilities ARE included in the maintenance. 2% Flip Tax is paid by the buyer. Pieds-a-terre, guarantor, co-purchasing, or parents buying for children allowed. The general subletting policy is live for 3, then 3 out of 5 years, and is subject to board approval. The minimum down payment is 30%. Pet-friendly building and pets allowed.

All information furnished herein is from sources deemed reliable. Apartment being sold in As-Is condition

Located approximately: 0.2 miles to Sutton Place Park and the East River Greenway, 0.2 miles to Morton Williams, 0.3 miles to Trader Joe's and D'Agostino, 0.5 miles to Whole Foods Market and the 59th Street-Lexington Avenue subway hub, 0.6 miles to Bloomingdale's and the United Nations, with convenient access to the Queensboro Bridge.

Nearby transportation includes the E, M, 6, and Q subway lines, 1st Avenue and 2nd Avenue express buses, and the M57 crosstown bus.

All information 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 hire your own architect or engineer.

Description from StreetEasy, shown as published there. See the original listing

Roofy listing score

Grade B, 81/100 · Complete

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  • Photos25/25
    • Full points: 9 photos15/15
    • Full points: Large, clear photos (about 1,024 px)10/10
  • Details20/20
    • 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
    • Full points: Laundry mentioned1/1
    • Full points: Heat or utilities mentioned1/1
    • Full points: 11 amenities listed2/2
    • Full points: Description of 409 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
  • Accuracy15/15
    • Full points: 3 sites agree on the price, bedrooms and size6/6
    • Full points: Agrees with city records (built 1969, 629 homes)5/5
    • Full points: Confirmed on its source site today4/4
  • 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.

Fees and terms

HOA fee
$2,830/mo

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Amenities

In the home

  • Air conditioning
  • Dishwasher
  • Hardwood floors

Building

  • Doorman
  • Elevator
  • Gym
  • Pool
  • Laundry

Outdoor and parking

  • Parking
  • Garage

Pets

  • Pets allowed

Price history

High $808,900Asking price, as listed
Oct 2026Nov 2026
DatePrice
Oct 31, 2026Status changed · StreetEasy$808,900
Oct 31, 2026Also found on Realtor.com$808,900
Oct 30, 2026First seen on Roofy (via StreetEasy)$808,900
Oct 30, 2026In contract · StreetEasy$808,900
Oct 29, 2026Listed for sale · Zillow$808,900
Oct 29, 2026Listed · StreetEasy$808,900

From the listing sites’ own records and what Roofy has seen since. Newest first.

Compared with the area

Asks $808,900, 4% 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
$736.70 vs $1,065.33
This home vs the median, 31% 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

Location as the listing shows it.Open in Google Maps

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

Distance only, not school zones. Check the zoned school with NYC Public Schools.

The building

Plaza 400, 627 units · 38 floors · built 1968 · 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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Public 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 30, 2026Last checked on StreetEasy Nov 2, 2026Roofy doesn’t verify listings. Never send money before seeing a home.