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For rentCondoNewScore 58

1-bedroom condo for rent in East Midtown-Turtle Bay

136 E 55th St Apt 7K, East Midtown-Turtle Bay, Manhattan, New York, NY, 10022

$5,850/mo

Rent per month · in USD

Bedrooms: 1: 1+ bedroom homes for rent in ZIP 10022
Bathrooms: 1: Homes with 1+ bathroom for rent in ZIP 10022
Size: 819 ft² (76.1 m²)
Type: Condo: Condos for rent in ZIP 10022
Available: Now
Year built: —

About this home

Condo for rent in East Midtown-Turtle Bay, Manhattan: 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 819 ft². Rent $5,850/mo.

From the original listing · Realtor.comShow

Located in the heart of Midtown, 136 East 55th Street offers spacious rentals in one of Manhattan's most sought-after neighborhoods. Designed by the renowned Emery Roth & Sons, this historic building was built by the Rudin family, combining timeless architecture with hospitality-style management. Residence features: - Spacious floor plans with high ceilings - Rich, hardwood floors - Expansive windows with abundant natural light - In Unit Central HVAC - Washers/Dryers in select units Building features: - 24-hour attended lobby - Elevator - Fitness Center (coming soon) - Laundry in building - Bike storage - Parking garage - Pet-friendly - On Site Management Office Prime Midtown location: - Near 4, 5, 6, E, F, M, N, R, W subway lines - Close to Rockefeller Center, the MoMA & more! Schedule your tour today to find your forever home. Upfront fees include: Application Fee: $20 per person/application/roommate change Security Deposit: Equal to 1 Month's Rent Residents are responsible for electricity, cable, and internet services.

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

Roofy listing score

Grade C, 58/100 · Fairly complete

How complete and honest this listing is, from what the source sites show and Roofy’s own checks. It isn’t a rating of the home or the agent. How the score works

Photos15/25
- Full points: 12 photos15/15
- No points: Photos too small to see well0/10
Details15/20
- Full points: Price stated3/3
- Full points: Bedrooms stated2/2
- Full points: Bathrooms stated2/2
- Full points: Size stated2/2
- No points: No move-in date0/2
- No points: No lease length0/1
- Full points: Pet policy stated1/1
- Full points: Laundry mentioned1/1
- No points: Heat and utilities not mentioned0/1
- Some points: Only 1 amenity listed1/2
- Full points: Description of 154 words3/3
True cost11/15
- Full points: Broker fee and costs stated8/8
- Some points: Priced 17% above similar homes in its neighborhood, which take longer to rent3/7
Accuracy11/15
- Nothing to compare: Listed on one site, nothing to compare3/6
- Some points: Partly checked against city records (built 1957, 192 homes)4/5
- Full points: Confirmed on its source site 4 days ago4/4
Legal6/10
- Full points: No fair-housing problems found in the wording6/6
- No points: No active license found for the agent0/4
Trust0/15
- No points: Not claimed on Roofy by the agent or owner0/10
- No points: The agent is not verified on Roofy0/5

Scored Nov 2, 2026 · Score version 1. No one can pay to change a score.

Fees and terms

Estimated cash to move in$11,720

First month $5,850, a one-month deposit $5,850 (the most New York allows) and a $20 screening fee. Under the FARE Act the listing broker’s fee is not yours to pay.

Work out your move-in cost Who pays the broker fee? (FARE Act)

Amenities

Pets

Pets allowed

Compared with the area

Asks $5,850/mo, 17% above the median asking rent for 1-bedroom rentals in East Midtown-Turtle Bay.

Median here: $4,995/mo; 91 listings, last 90 days
Typical range: $4,496–$5,482; The middle half of listings
Per ft²/mo: $7.14 vs $6.96; This home vs the median, 3% higher

Priced above most similar homes here and on the market longer than usual.

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 F3 min walk
51 St65 min walk
59 St4 5 66 min walk

Nearby public schools · District 2

P.S. 059 Beekman Hill Internationalelementary, grades K-5220 m
Art and Design High Schoolhigh, grades 9-12220 m
Ella Baker Schoolk-8, grades PK-81.1 km

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

The building

192 units · 15 floors · built 1957 · 3 more homes listed here

Building record (NYC)

NYC records as of Nov 1 (weekly)

136 East 55 Street · BBL 1-01309-0050 · built 1957 · 192 units

Roofy building score 99/100 · Well keptAbout the building, from HPD violations. Not an inspection.

Building type: Elevator apartment building
Open HPD violations: None
Heat complaints: 0 this season
Complaints, last 12 months: 5
Rent stabilization: Had 42 units in 2024 tax bills (likely)
Last sale (12-month file): No sales in our 12-month file

Rent stabilization record Check if a unit is rent stabilized

No open immediately hazardous (Class C) violations.

See the full building record

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

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