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136 E 56TH St 11B

new york, NY 10022

$1,125,000

  • 2 BR
    2 BA
    APPROX. 1,500 SF
  • logodouglas elliman exclusive
    sold

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MOTIVATED! LIVE GRACIOUSLY IN THIS EXPANSIVE CONVERTIBLE 3 BEDROOM CO-OP IN PRIME MIDTOWN! Open city views with 3 exposures to the North, South, and West draw maximum light, air, and landmark building views into this high-floor home. A grand entry foyer with two generous closets leads to two well-proportioned, winged bedroom suites outfitted with customized closets and complimented by two marble baths. The primary suite has two exposures and a gorgeous southern architectural view. The bright, windowed kitchen is outfitted with a brand-new Bosch dishwasher and Samsung Digital refrigerator with exterior water and ice maker, has plenty of storage and a pass-through to the dining room making it practical for real cooks and suitable while entertaining in the spacious great room. The dining room is also very easily convertible to a proper 3rd bedroom or windowed home office. Elegant window treatments, moldings, refinished floors, new HVAC units, and 7 deep closets make this a wonderful home!

136 East 56th Street is a full-service building in the prime Midtown location of 56th Street between Park Avenue and Lexington Avenue. Just a few years ago the building completed restoration of its exterior limestone facade and installed an attractive canopy entrance. Currently, the lobby renovation is almost complete and attractive new hallways have been installed. Building amenities include a full-time doorman, live-in super, central laundry room, bike storage, general storage on a waitlist, and garage access through the basement which offers a reduced rate to shareholders. Pets are welcome as is W/D installation with approval and the co-op Board allows co-purchasing, guarantors, and pied-a-terres. 2.25% flip tax. Subletting with Board approval is allowed after 2 years of ownership. A convenient, short walk to Central Park, incredible restaurants, luxury 57th Street boutiques, subways, and the Whole Foods Market located just 2.5 blocks away!

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Details

1,500 Sq Ft

Co-op

$3,242 Maintenance/CC

Built in 1962

MLS/Listing ID 20975809

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16 Stories

147 Units

Amenities & Features

Bike Room

Elevator

Full Time Doorman

Garage Parking (Leased)

Laundry

Pets Allowed

Washer/Dryer Allowed

Air Conditioning

City View

Exposures: North, South, West

Listing Courtesy of DOUGLAS ELLIMAN REAL ESTATE, ELENA SARKISSIAN - 212-891-7283

REBNY

Source of Data: REAL ESTATE BOARD OF NEW YORK

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