2-bedroom apartment for rent in East Midtown-Turtle Bay
155 E 55th St APT 9E, East Midtown-Turtle Bay, Manhattan, New York, NY, 10022
Zillow rent estimate: $4,157/mo
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About this home
Apartment for rent in East Midtown-Turtle Bay, Manhattan: 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom. Rent $5,350/mo.
From the original listing · ZillowShowHide
2 Bedroom - Available Now in Midtown East
Explore New York City living where we offer a variety of spacious, quiet, light-filled studio, 1-bedroom, and 2-bedroom apartments for rent in the heart of Midtown East. 155 E 55th is a beautiful doorman building conveniently situated next to all of the major subway lines including the E, M, N, R, W, 4, 5, 6. Located just two blocks away from the Whole Foods on 57th street, you'll be able to enjoy all the great restaurants, bars, and cafes that this neighborhood has to offer.
Building Features: Doorman Elevator Laundry Room Small Package Room Live-in Super
Neighborhood: Home to some of the most notable art institutions and museums in NYC, Midtown East is well known for its unparalleled shopping, immaculate landscaping, and amazing eateries. Located in the prestigious and understated Sutton/Beekman neighborhoods, 155 E 55th meets all your needs. Nestled near Central Park and Sutton Place Park and located among great restaurants and cafes only elevates Midtown East residents' city lifestyle. Grab your morning cup of Joe at Manhattan Espresso Cafe. Stop by Mangia's 57th for a casual and equally delicious lunch or top off your night with a fancy dinner at Club A Steakhouse, and cocktails at The Bar Room.
Transportation: Close to the E, M trains at 53rd St, and the 4, 5, 6, N, R, W trains on 59th street, which allow you to easily travel well into parts of Downtown Manhattan, Queens and Brooklyn.
Equal Housing Opportunity
*Price shown is Base Rent. Residents are required to pay: At Application: Application Fee ($20.00/leaseholder, nonrefundable); At Move-in: Security Deposit (Refundable) (100%/unit); Utility- Electric- Third Party (direct to provider). Please visit the property website for a full list of all optional and situational fees. Floor plans are artist's rendering. All dimensions are approximate. Actual product and specifications may vary in dimension or detail. Not all features are available in every rental home. Please see a representative for details.
Images/tours shown may depict a similar unit type and may not be representative of the subject residence. Images/tours may be virtually staged for illustrative purposes or may represent artist renderings.
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Roofy listing score
Grade C, 66/100 · 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
Photos19/25
- Full points: 14 photos15/15
- Some points: Some photos are small (about 600 px)4/10
Details15/20
- Full points: Price stated3/3
- Full points: Bedrooms stated2/2
- Full points: Bathrooms stated2/2
- No points: No size0/2
- Full points: Move-in date stated2/2
- No points: No lease length0/1
- No points: No pet policy0/1
- Full points: Laundry mentioned1/1
- Full points: Heat or utilities mentioned1/1
- Some points: Only 1 amenity listed1/2
- Full points: Description of 370 words3/3
True cost12/15
- Full points: Broker fee and costs stated8/8
- Cannot check yet: Not enough similar homes nearby to compare the price4/7
Accuracy14/15
- Full points: 2 sites agree on the price, bedrooms and size6/6
- Some points: Partly checked against city records (built 1961, 56 homes)4/5
- Full points: Confirmed on its source site today4/4
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
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Scored Nov 2, 2026 · Score version 1. No one can pay to change a score.
Fees and terms
First month $5,350, a one-month deposit $5,350 (the most New York allows) and a $20 screening fee. Under the FARE Act the listing broker’s fee is not yours to pay.
Amenities
In the home
- Dishwasher
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 2, 2026First seen on Roofy (via StreetEasy) | First seen on Roofy (via StreetEasy) | $5,350/mo |
| Nov 2, 2026Listed for rent · Zillow | Listed for rent · Zillow | $5,350/mo |
| Oct 17, 2025Removed · Zillow | Removed · Zillow | $4,700/mo |
| Sep 26, 2025Listed for rent · Zillow | Listed for rent · Zillow | $4,700/mo |
| Oct 10, 2022Removed · Zillow | Removed · Zillow | — |
| Oct 7, 2022Price changed · Zillow | Price changed · Zillow | $4,000/mo |
| Aug 20, 2022Price changed · Zillow | Price changed · Zillow | $4,100/mo |
| Aug 9, 2022Listed for rent · Zillow | Listed for rent · Zillow | $4,200/mo |
| Sep 16, 2021Removed · Zillow | Removed · Zillow | — |
| Aug 25, 2021Listed for rent · Zillow | Listed for rent · Zillow | $3,550/mo |
| Mar 15, 2021Removed · Zillow | Removed · Zillow | — |
| Feb 20, 2021Price changed · Zillow | Price changed · Zillow | $2,550/mo |
| Nov 16, 2020Listed for rent · Zillow | Listed for rent · Zillow | $2,950/mo |
| Jul 5, 2018Removed · Zillow | Removed · Zillow | $3,300/mo |
| Jun 15, 2018Listed for rent · Zillow | Listed for rent · Zillow | $3,300/mo |
| Apr 1, 2016Removed · Zillow | Removed · Zillow | $3,200/mo |
| Mar 15, 2016Listed for rent · Zillow | Listed for rent · Zillow | $3,200/mo |
| Nov 21, 2014Removed · Zillow | Removed · Zillow | $3,100/mo |
| Jul 21, 2014Listed for rent · Zillow | Listed for rent · Zillow | $3,100/mo |
From the listing sites’ own records and what Roofy has seen since. Newest first.
Compared with the area
Asks $5,350/mo, 40% below the median asking rent for 2-bedroom rentals in East Midtown-Turtle Bay.
- Median here
- $8,850/mo
- 51 listings, last 90 days
- Typical range
- $7,071–$11,938
- The middle half of listings
Priced below most similar homes here.
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 BayLocation
- NeighborhoodEast Midtown-Turtle BayHousing records and complaints
- BoroughManhattanHousing records
- ZIP codeZIP 10022Buildings and sales
- ListingsHomes for rent in 10022174 homes for rent
- ListingsEast Midtown & Turtle BayHomes for rent
- ListingsManhattanHomes for rent
- CityNew YorkHomes for rent
Nearby transit
- Lexington Av/53 StE F3 min walk
- 51 St65 min walk
- 59 St4 5 65 min walk
Nearby public schools · District 2
- P.S. 059 Beekman Hill Internationalelementary, grades K-5160 m
- Art and Design High Schoolhigh, grades 9-12160 m
- Ella Baker Schoolk-8, grades PK-81 km
Distance only, not school zones. Check the zoned school with NYC Public Schools.
The building
56 units · 13 floors · built 1961
Building record (NYC)
NYC records as of Nov 1 (weekly)155 East 55 Street · BBL 1-01310-0027 · built 1961 · 56 units
- Building type
- Office building
- Open HPD violations
- None
- Heat complaints
- 0 this season
- Complaints, last 12 months
- 0
- Rent stabilization
- Had 27 units in 2024 tax bills (likely)
- Last sale (12-month file)
- No sales in our 12-month file
Rent stabilization recordCheck if a unit is rent stabilized
No open immediately hazardous (Class C) violations.
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 Nov 2, 2026Last checked on Zillow Nov 2, 2026Roofy doesn’t verify listings. Never send money before seeing a home.
