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

400 E 56th St Apt 30P, East Midtown-Turtle Bay, Manhattan, New York, NY, 10022

$1,295,000
Asking price · in USD
Size
1,400 ft² (130 m²)
Available
Now

About this home

Apartment for sale in East Midtown-Turtle Bay, Manhattan: 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,400 ft². Asking price $1,295,000. Built in 1969.

From the original listing · Realtor.comShow

Enjoy living on the serene enclave of Sutton Place with its alluring waterfront parks and East River Promenade. This south-facing sun-drenched two-bedroom, two-bathroom apartment is a new opportunity for the discerning buyer to design a home uniquely tailored to their lifestyle. Oversize windows frame picturesque city views, showcasing Manhattan's iconic skyline and the East River - tranquil by day, dazzling by night. The entrance hall, flanked by two walk-in closets, leads to a sprawling living room with a lovely balcony. The dining room, featuring its own closet and ac/heating unit, is easily converted into a third bedroom. The windowed kitchen also has a fabulous river view. This layout flows seamlessly, fabulous for entertaining or simply savoring the expansive space. The primary bedroom features a windowed en-suite bathroom, a walk-in-closet and comfortably accommodates a king-size bed and additional furnishings. Tucked on the opposite side of the apartment, the second bedroom offers two large closets of its own, with a second full bathroom just steps away off the hallway. The flexibility of this layout invites multiple configurations: an open concept kitchen, a third bedroom or den, a dining area in the living room-the possibilities are endless. Seven closets provide abundant storage and there is central ac/heating throughout. The monthly maintenance includes all utilities: central air/heat, electricity, and gas. Plaza 400 is a full-service, sought-after cooperative on a tranquil tree-lined street. A lovely, landscaped garden lines the walkway along the circular driveway, with a Porte Cochere, to the front entrance of the building on 56th Street. Building services: on-site management, 24-hour lobby attendants, 24-hour staffed concierge/mail desk, 24-hour staffed security desk at the rear entrance on 55th Street, package room with electronic notification, two resident superintendents and a full staff of porters & handymen. Building amenities: the 41st floor Skytop Club features a seasonal rooftop outdoor heated pool, 360-degree skyline views from three outdoor decks, lounge & events room and childrens playroom. The fitness center offers a wide variety of equipment and separate yoga/stretching studio. There is a central laundry room, wait listed storage rooms and bike storage. The on-site valet garage features discounted rates for residents. Pets are permitted. Guarantors, co-purchasing, parents buying for children, pied-a-terre's, subletting, and trusts welcomed with Board Approval. 70% financing is permitted. 2% flip tax is payable by the buyer at closing. The convenience and vibrancy of living in this sought-after midtown neighborhood in Manhattan is compelling. There is an abundance of premier dining and shopping close by. Excellent public transportation access connects you seamlessly to the city. Call me for a viewing of this impressive apartment.

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Roofy listing score

Grade B, 76/100 · Complete

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    • Full points: Price stated3/3
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    • Does not apply: Lease length: does not apply1/1
    • Full points: Pet policy stated1/1
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    • No points: No amenities listed0/2
    • Full points: Description of 457 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 $1,295,000, 15% 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
$925 vs $1,412.24
This home vs the median, 35% lower

Priced in line with 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 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.

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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