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209 E 56th St

209 E 56th St Unit 5-E, Manhattan, NY, 10022

YEAR BUILT

1959

# STORIES

13

# TOTAL UNITS

48

UNIT SIZE RANGE

450-720 sqft

Description

209 E 56th St Unit 5-E sits in Manhattan, near the corner of 2nd Avenue and East 49th Street. This prime Midtown East location enjoys good access to local streets and is near the East River. The building captures the vibe of the city, adding to its appeal. Constructed in 1959, this 13-story high-rise building has 48 units. Available units range from 450 to 720 square feet. Homes have 1, 2, and 3 bedrooms, providing diverse options for buyers. Large windows invite plenty of natural light, making units feel open and spacious. The building offers a full-service experience with a 24-hour doorman. The rooftop deck presents a spot for residents to enjoy the skyline. Open floor plans and flexible layouts enhance the daily living experience. Generous storage and closet space are available, allowing for practical organization. Prices for units vary, with listings between $1,050,000 and $1,550,000. The lowest sold price recently was around $342,500, while the average closed price sits at $571,625. The average price per square foot is $794. Units spend about 448 days on the market on average. Grocery shopping can be done at nearby spots like Monte Titano Italian Grocery I. Dining options include La Mangeoire Restaurant, which adds to the neighborhood's vibrant feel. The high-rise building fits well within its surroundings, blending urban living with essential amenities.

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209 E 56th St

209 E 56th St Unit 5-E, Manhattan, NY, 10022

YEAR BUILT

1959

# STORIES

13

# TOTAL UNITS

48

UNIT SIZE RANGE

450-720 sqft

Description

209 E 56th St Unit 5-E sits in Manhattan, near the corner of 2nd Avenue and East 49th Street. This prime Midtown East location enjoys good access to local streets and is near the East River. The building captures the vibe of the city, adding to its appeal. Constructed in 1959, this 13-story high-rise building has 48 units. Available units range from 450 to 720 square feet. Homes have 1, 2, and 3 bedrooms, providing diverse options for buyers. Large windows invite plenty of natural light, making units feel open and spacious. The building offers a full-service experience with a 24-hour doorman. The rooftop deck presents a spot for residents to enjoy the skyline. Open floor plans and flexible layouts enhance the daily living experience. Generous storage and closet space are available, allowing for practical organization. Prices for units vary, with listings between $1,050,000 and $1,550,000. The lowest sold price recently was around $342,500, while the average closed price sits at $571,625. The average price per square foot is $794. Units spend about 448 days on the market on average. Grocery shopping can be done at nearby spots like Monte Titano Italian Grocery I. Dining options include La Mangeoire Restaurant, which adds to the neighborhood's vibrant feel. The high-rise building fits well within its surroundings, blending urban living with essential amenities.

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Description

209 E 56th St Unit 5-E sits in Manhattan, near the corner of 2nd Avenue and East 49th Street. This prime Midtown East location enjoys good access to local streets and is near the East River. The building captures the vibe of the city, adding to its appeal. Constructed in 1959, this 13-story high-rise building has 48 units. Available units range from 450 to 720 square feet. Homes have 1, 2, and 3 bedrooms, providing diverse options for buyers. Large windows invite plenty of natural light, making units feel open and spacious. The building offers a full-service experience with a 24-hour doorman. The rooftop deck presents a spot for residents to enjoy the skyline. Open floor plans and flexible layouts enhance the daily living experience. Generous storage and closet space are available, allowing for practical organization. Prices for units vary, with listings between $1,050,000 and $1,550,000. The lowest sold price recently was around $342,500, while the average closed price sits at $571,625. The average price per square foot is $794. Units spend about 448 days on the market on average. Grocery shopping can be done at nearby spots like Monte Titano Italian Grocery I. Dining options include La Mangeoire Restaurant, which adds to the neighborhood's vibrant feel. The high-rise building fits well within its surroundings, blending urban living with essential amenities.

209 E 56th St Market Stats Last 12 months

Avg. Listed Price$443,250($755/Sqft.)
Avg. Sale Price$571,625($794/Sqft.)
Year over year list priceDown Arrow22.25%
Year over year sale priceUp Arrow 7.65%
Total Listings4 Listed
Total sold4 Sold
Average Days on Market448 days
Average HOA fees per sqft$9 /monthly
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Market Stats

Year over year list priceDown Arrow22.25%
Year over year sale priceUp Arrow7.65%
Total Listings4 Listed
Total sold4 Sold
Average Days on Market448 days
Average HOA fees per sqft$9 /monthly

Glen Gardens Estate Availability & Demand

Unit Availability

High
High availability buildings list units frequently.

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Unit Demand

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Unit Demand is a measure of quickly units in a particular building sell as compared with other buildings in the neighborhood. Units in high-demand buildings sell more quickly.

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209 E 56th St Inventory & Sale History

UnitSize (sqft)BedsBathsDays On MarketDateStatusPrice
Unit 4CD4CD-222172023-09-13
MLS#: RLS10887328 		Closed$1,050,000
Unit 10F/G10F/G-3212762017-08-10
MLS#: RLS10012876 		Closed$1,550,000
Unit 11N11N-222972013-07-27
MLS#: RLS10054619 		Closed$0
Unit 10F/G
10F/G

3 Beds

2 Baths

- sqft

DateStatusPrice
2017-08-10Closed$1,550,000
MLS#: RLS10012876
Days On Market1276
Unit 11N
11N

2 Beds

2 Baths

- sqft

DateStatusPrice
2013-07-27Closed$0
MLS#: RLS10054619
Days On Market297
Unit 4CD
4CD

2 Beds

2 Baths

- sqft

DateStatusPrice
2023-09-13Closed$1,050,000
MLS#: RLS10887328
Days On Market217
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Amenities

Parking
Parking
Locker
Locker
Concierge
Concierge
Elevator(s)
Elevator(s)
Central AC
Central AC
Pool
Pool
Fitness Center
Fitness Center
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Visitors Parking
Visitors Parking

Policies

Pet Allowed
Pet Allowed
BBQ Permitted
BBQ Permitted
Sublet Allowed
Sublet Allowed
Short-term Rental Allowed
Short-term Rental Allowed

Compare with Buildings in the Neighbourhood (Last 12 Months)

Compare building's average price/sq. ft. and HOA fees/sq. ft. to buildings nearby

Building NameAvg price per square footAVG HOA FEE per square foot (Monthly)
209 E 56th St$794/sqft.$9 /sqft.
300 E 54th St$997/sqft.$41 /sqft.
300 E 55th St$1,728/sqft.$1 /sqft.
245 E 54th St$895/sqft.$1 /sqft.
321 E 54th St Unit 10b$838/sqft.$1 /sqft.
250 E 54th St Unit 42ph4$1,351/sqft.$1 /sqft.

Nearby Schools

209 E 56th St is positioned near local schools serving the surrounding area. Educational institutions within a 2-mile radius improve daily accessibility. Families benefit from shorter commutes and convenience. This well-located area supports comfortable living.

Montessori School of Ny

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Private|Grades PK–6
347 E 55th St|0.1 miles away

Cathedral High School

--
Private|Grades 9–12
350 E 56th St|0.1 miles away

P.S. 59 Beekman Hill International School

A
Public|Grades KG–5
231 E 56th St # 24...|0.12 miles away

Art and Design High School

B-
Public|Grades 9–12
231 E 56th St # 24...|0.12 miles away

The Beekman School

--
Private|Grades 9–12
220 E 50th St|0.24 miles away

P.S. 267 East Side Elementary School

A+
Public|Grades KG–5
213 E 63rd St|0.46 miles away
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Schools

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Description

209 E 56th St is positioned near local schools serving the surrounding area. Educational institutions within a 2-mile radius improve daily accessibility. Families benefit from shorter commutes and convenience. This well-located area supports comfortable living.

Montessori School of Ny

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Private|Grades PK–6
347 E 55th St|Less than 1 Mile Away

Cathedral High School

--
Private|Grades 9–12
350 E 56th St|Less than 1 Mile Away

P.S. 59 Beekman Hill International School

A
Public|Grades KG–5
231 E 56th St # 24...|Less than 1 Mile Away

Art and Design High School

B-
Public|Grades 9–12
231 E 56th St # 24...|Less than 1 Mile Away

The Beekman School

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Private|Grades 9–12
220 E 50th St|Less than 1 Mile Away

P.S. 267 East Side Elementary School

A+
Public|Grades KG–5
213 E 63rd St|Less than 1 Mile Away

French-Japanese Edu Institute of Ny

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Private|Grades PK–12
225 E 43rd St|Less than 1 Mile Away

The Browning School

--
Private|Grades KG–12
52 E 62nd St|Less than 1 Mile Away

St Vincent Ferrer High School

--
Private|Grades 9–12
151 E 65th St|Less than 1 Mile Away

P.S. 183 Robert L. Stevenson School

A
Public|Grades KG–5
419 E 66th St|Less than 1 Mile Away

Lascuola Ditalia

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Private|Grades PK–12
406 E 67th St|Less than 1 Mile Away

Ella Baker School

A+
Public|Grades PK–8
317 E 67th St|Less than 1 Mile Away

Talent Unlimited High School

B
Public|Grades 9–12
317 E 67th St|Less than 1 Mile Away

Manhattan International High School

F
Public|Grades 9–12
317 E 67th St|Less than 1 Mile Away

Vanguard High School

D-
Public|Grades 9–12
317 E 67th St St-R...|Less than 1 Mile Away

Urban Academy Laboratory High School

D
Public|Grades 9–12
317 E 67th St|Less than 1 Mile Away

Rabbi Arthur Schneier Park East Day School

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Private|Grades PK–8
164 E 68th St|Less than 1 Mile Away

Jacqueline Kennedy-Onassis High School

C-
Public|Grades 9–12
120 W 46th St|Less than 1 Mile Away

Repertory Company High School for Theatre Arts

C+
Public|Grades 9–12
123 W 43rd St|Less than 1 Mile Away

The River School

A+
Public|Grades PK–4
425 E 35th St|Less than 1 Mile Away

P.S./I.S. 78Q

A
Public|Grades PK–8
4809 Center Blvd|Less than 1 Mile Away

The Buckley School

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Private|Grades KG–9
113 E 73rd St|1.00 Miles Away

The Cathedral School

--
Private|Grades KG–8
319 E 74th St Ste ...|1.02 Miles Away

P.S./I.S. 217 Roosevelt Island School

A-
Public|Grades PK–8
645 Main St|1.05 Miles Away

P.S. 116 Mary Lindley Murray School

B+
Public|Grades KG–5
210 E 33rd St|1.07 Miles Away

Academy for Careers in Television and Film

B+
Public|Grades 9–12
150 51st Ave|1.08 Miles Away

Hunters Point Community Middle School

C+
Public|Grades 6–8
150 51st Ave|1.08 Miles Away

Murray Hill Academy

D
Public|Grades 9–12
111 E 33rd St|1.08 Miles Away

Manhattan Academy for Arts and Languages

D
Public|Grades 9–12
111 E 33rd St|1.08 Miles Away

Unity Center for Urban Technologies

A
Public|Grades 9–12
111 E 33rd St|1.08 Miles Away

J.H.S. 167 Robert F. Wagner School

A
Public|Grades 6–8
220 E 76th St|1.09 Miles Away

Lycee Francais de New York

--
Private|Grades PK–12
505 E 75th St|1.10 Miles Away

Eleanor Roosevelt High School

A+
Public|Grades 9–12
411 E 76th St|1.12 Miles Away

PS 35

--
Public|Grades 4–12
317 W 52nd St|1.13 Miles Away

The Hewitt School

--
Private|Grades KG–12
45 E 75th St|1.13 Miles Away

The Birch Wathen Lenox School

--
Private|Grades KG–12
210 E 77th St|1.14 Miles Away

The Town School

--
Private|Grades PK–8
540 E 76th St|1.16 Miles Away

Ethical Culture Fieldston School

--
Private|Grades PK–12
33 Central Park W|1.18 Miles Away

PS 212 Midtown West

B
Public|Grades PK–5
328 W 48th St|1.20 Miles Away

Professional Performing Arts High School

B-
Public|Grades 6–12
328 W 48th St|1.20 Miles Away

Information Technology High School

D+
Public|Grades 9–12
2116 44th Rd|1.20 Miles Away

P.S. 158 Bayard Taylor School

A-
Public|Grades KG–6
1458 York Ave|1.20 Miles Away

Yorkville East Middle School

A
Public|Grades 6–8
1458 York Ave|1.21 Miles Away

Aaron School K - 12

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Private|Grades KG–12
42 E 30th St|1.27 Miles Away

The Speyer Legacy School

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Private|Grades KG–8
925 9th Ave|1.28 Miles Away

De la Salle Academy

--
Private|Grades 6–8
332 W 43rd St|1.29 Miles Away

The Caedmon School

--
Private|Grades PK–5
416 E 80th St|1.31 Miles Away

Shefa School

--
Private|Grades 1–8
40 E 29th St|1.32 Miles Away

P.S. 76 William Hallett School

C
Public|Grades PK–5
3636 10th St|1.32 Miles Away

Stephen T Mather Building Arts and Craftmanship High School

D-
Public|Grades 9–12
439 W 49th St|1.34 Miles Away

Transit

Set in Midtown East, 209 E 56th St provides residents with convenient access to public transit across Manhattan. Multiple Bus, Metro are available within 2 miles, offering seamless daily travel options. Efficient transit connections support work, education, and lifestyle needs. This transit-rich area contributes to a balanced and connected living experience.

10 AV/W 25 ST

2 miles away|39 min walk

10 AV/W 27 ST

1.93 miles away|38 min walk

10 AV/W 30 ST

1.83 miles away|36 min walk

10 AV/W 34 ST

1.73 miles away|34 min walk

10 AV/W 37 ST

1.63 miles away|32 min walk

10 AV/W 40 ST

1.58 miles away|31 min walk
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Transit

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Description

Set in Midtown East, 209 E 56th St provides residents with convenient access to public transit across Manhattan. Multiple Bus, Metro are available within 2 miles, offering seamless daily travel options. Efficient transit connections support work, education, and lifestyle needs. This transit-rich area contributes to a balanced and connected living experience.

10 AV/W 25 ST

2 miles away|39 min walk

10 AV/W 27 ST

1.93 miles away|38 min walk

10 AV/W 30 ST

1.83 miles away|36 min walk

10 AV/W 34 ST

1.73 miles away|34 min walk

10 AV/W 37 ST

1.63 miles away|32 min walk

10 AV/W 40 ST

1.58 miles away|31 min walk

10 AV/W 42 ST

1.52 miles away|30 min walk

10 AV/W 45 ST

1.47 miles away|29 min walk

10 AV/W 47 ST

1.44 miles away|28 min walk

10 AV/W 49 ST

1.42 miles away|28 min walk

10 AV/W 53 ST

1.41 miles away|27 min walk

10 AV/W 55 ST

1.41 miles away|27 min walk

10 AV/W 57 ST

1.41 miles away|28 min walk

11 AV/W 34 ST

1.88 miles away|37 min walk

11 AV/W 38 ST

1.79 miles away|35 min walk

11 AV/W 42 ST

1.7 miles away|33 min walk

11 AV/W 44 ST

1.67 miles away|32 min walk

11 AV/W 47 ST

1.62 miles away|32 min walk

11 AV/W 50 ST

1.6 miles away|31 min walk

11 AV/W 54 ST

1.59 miles away|31 min walk

11 AV/W 57 ST

1.59 miles away|31 min walk

11 AV/W 58 ST

1.59 miles away|31 min walk

11 ST/34 AV

1.59 miles away|31 min walk

11 ST/45 AV

1.1 miles away|22 min walk

11 ST/47 AV

1.18 miles away|23 min walk

11 ST/48 AV

1.24 miles away|24 min walk

11 ST/JACKSON AV

1.25 miles away|25 min walk

12 AV/W 40 ST

1.88 miles away|37 min walk

12 AV/W 42 ST

1.85 miles away|36 min walk

12 Av/W 43 St

1.81 miles away|35 min walk

12 AV/W 43 ST

1.81 miles away|35 min walk

12 Av/W 46 St

1.78 miles away|35 min walk

12 AV/W 46 ST

1.74 miles away|34 min walk

12 AV/W 48 ST

1.73 miles away|34 min walk

12 AV/W 52 ST

1.7 miles away|33 min walk

12 AV/W 55 ST

1.7 miles away|33 min walk

12th St & W 42nd Ave

1.85 miles away|36 min walk

14 St-Union Sq

1.96 miles away|38 min walk

1 Av

1.99 miles away|39 min walk

1 AV/E 14 ST

1.93 miles away|37 min walk

1 AV/E 15 ST

1.93 miles away|37 min walk

1 AV/E 17 ST

1.85 miles away|36 min walk

1 AV/E 20 ST

1.69 miles away|33 min walk

1 AV/E 23 ST

1.54 miles away|30 min walk

1 AV/E 25 ST

1.44 miles away|28 min walk

1 AV/E 27 ST

1.34 miles away|26 min walk

1 AV/E 28 ST

1.31 miles away|26 min walk

1 AV/E 29 ST

1.27 miles away|25 min walk

1 AV/E 31 ST

1.15 miles away|23 min walk

1 AV/E 34 ST

0.98 miles away|19 min walk

The Neighbourhood: Midtown East

Midtown East is a bustling commercial hub filled with office towers and hotels. The area hosts major landmarks like Grand Central Terminal and diverse dining options. This district offers boutiques, casual restaurants, and small parks for quick breaks. You can find grocery stores, pharmacies, and business services within short walks. The area connects to many subway lines and buses for fast trips across Manhattan. Grand Central also links to commuter trains serving suburbs and regional airports. Taxis and major roads make car travel direct, but traffic can slow trips.

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Neighbourhood Description

Midtown East is a bustling commercial hub filled with office towers and hotels. The area hosts major landmarks like Grand Central Terminal and diverse dining options. This district offers boutiques, casual restaurants, and small parks for quick breaks. You can find grocery stores, pharmacies, and business services within short walks. The area connects to many subway lines and buses for fast trips across Manhattan. Grand Central also links to commuter trains serving suburbs and regional airports. Taxis and major roads make car travel direct, but traffic can slow trips.

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209 E 56th St Demographics

Age Demographics

0–14 Years

11.59%

15–29 Years

19.07%

30–44 Years

26.18%

45–59 Years

16.3%

60+ Years

26.87%

Commute

35.78%

Transit

32.84%

Walk

6.48%

Drive

1.53%

Bike

Housing Ownership

36.63%

Owner Occupied

63.37%

Rental Units

Household Types

Single Family
15.35%
Multi Family
1.66%
Single Person
49.91%
Multi Person
50.09%

Average Income

Household:$14,356,340.83 /yr

Individual:$12,988,334.73 /yr

Education

Bachelors Degree39.62%
High School College6.09%
Diploma2.26%
Post Graduate42.98%
Others9.04%
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Education

Diploma2.26%
Post Graduate42.98%
Others9.04%
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