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

400 E 56th St Apt 34P, East Midtown-Turtle Bay, Manhattan, New York, NY, 10022

$1,395,000
Asking price · in USD
Size
1,395 ft² (130 m²)
Available
Now

About this home

Apartment for sale in East Midtown-Turtle Bay, Manhattan: 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,395 ft². Asking price $1,395,000. Built in 1969.

From the original listing · Realtor.comShow

High above Sutton Place on the 34th floor of Plaza 400, Residence 34P is a spacious two-bedroom, two-bathroom home with a layout that can accommodate a third bedroom. The residence features southern and eastern exposures, a private balcony, and expansive views of the Manhattan skyline and East River. The oversized living and dining area provides substantial space for either a separate dining area or conversion to a third bedroom. It features custom built-in cabinetry, and large floor-to-ceiling windows capturing open city views. The private balcony extends the living space outdoors, with panoramic views that include the Empire State Building, Chrysler Building, Midtown skyline, and East River. The windowed galley kitchen offers extensive cabinetry and counter space along with a Sub-Zero refrigerator and Wolf range/oven. An east-facing kitchen window brings in natural light while providing East River views. The primary bedroom easily accommodates a king-size bed and offers generous closet space. The second bedroom features extensive custom built-ins and a dedicated desk area, providing flexibility for use as either a bedroom or a home office. Two full bathrooms include a windowed bath with a glass-enclosed shower and a marble-clad bath with tub. Multiple closets throughout the residence provide substantial storage including three walk-in closets. Plaza 400 is a full-service Sutton Place co-op with amenities that include a beautifully renovated lobby, 24-hour doorman, concierge and security desk, staffed package room with immediate electronic notification, large fitness center, yoga/stretching studio, laundry room, bicycle storage, and both a live-in super and assistant super. The expansive rooftop features a heated outdoor pool, 360-degree city views, party or game room, playroom, tables and lounge seating. The location offers convenient access to Sutton Place Park, the East Midtown Greenway, East River waterfront, Trader Joe's, Whole Foods Market, The Greats of Craft, and Madison Restaurant, with a Dunkin' located at the base of the building. Multiple subway lines and bus routes are nearby. Utilities ARE included in the maintenance. Minimum down payment is 30%. The 2% flip tax is paid by the buyer. Pieds-a-terre, guarantors, co-purchasing, and parents purchasing for children are permitted. The general subletting policy is three years of residency followed by subletting three out of five years, subject to board approval. Pet-friendly building and pets are permitted. All information furnished herein is from sources deemed reliable and 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 consult your own architect or engineer. Nearby Amenity List: Sutton Place Park - approximately 0.1-0.2 mi East Midtown Greenway / East River waterfront - approximately 0.2 mi East River Greenway - approximately 0.2 mi The Greats of Craft - approximately 0.2 mi Madison Restaurant - approximately 0.2 mi Trader Joe's Bridgemarket - approximately 0.3 mi Whole Foods Market - approximately 0.4 mi Dunkin' - located at the base of the building E/M/6 subway at Lexington Ave-53rd St - approximately 0.3 mi 4/5/6/N/R/W subway at Lexington Ave-59th St - approximately 0.4 mi 1st Avenue and 2nd Avenue express buses, and the M57 crosstown bus - approximately 0.1 mi

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Roofy listing score

Grade B, 76/100 · Complete

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    • Full points: Description of 548 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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Buying costs

What this price means for you: the monthly payment, and New York’s mansion tax, which the buyer pays on a home of $1 million or more.

Compared with the area

Asks $1,395,000, 8% below the median asking price for 2-bedroom homes for sale in East Midtown-Turtle Bay.

Median here
$1,515,000
98 listings, last 90 days
Typical range
$1,183,750–$2,406,250
The middle half of listings
Per ft²
$1,000 vs $1,412.24
This home vs the median, 29% lower

Priced in line with similar homes here.

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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

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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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.