136 East 56th Street, Unit 16B
Description
This striking 2BR, 2Bath plus dining apartment was renovated with a discerning eye and superior attention to detail. The very large square living room, is adjacent to a partially open kitchen and a dining room wrapped with windows and built in storage. There is a very sophisticated feel to this home, yet it is designed for comfort.
The kitchen is sensational, beautiful, yet efficiently planned for the joy of a home chef. There is abundant storage in Leicht cabinets,...ABSOLUTELY FABULOUS RENOVATED HOME
This striking 2BR, 2Bath plus dining apartment was renovated with a discerning eye and superior attention to detail. The very large square living room, is adjacent to a partially open kitchen and a dining room wrapped with windows and built in storage. There is a very sophisticated feel to this home, yet it is designed for comfort.
The kitchen is sensational, beautiful, yet efficiently planned for the joy of a home chef. There is abundant storage in Leicht cabinets, Leiber, Miele and Bertazzoni appliances with Caesarstone countertops. Great storage with every inch wonderfully planned and utilized.
The primary bedroom suite features a huge, beautifully planned walk in closet and there is additional storage adjacent to the ensuite bathroom withThassos marble and finished to a high quality level.
The second bedroom is full size, very comfortable with ample storage and an adjacent bathroom finished to the same high quality as the primary bathroom.
A full size Miele washer and dryer in the apartment adds to the comfort of living in this home..
Beautiful hardwood floors gleam; walls have been skim coated and the closets, including the walk-ins have been well planned and custom fitted.
Located in an extremely convenient neighborhood, steps from a diverse selection of restaurants including many boasting top rated dining experiences and great shopping including Bloomingdales, a stones throw away.
This full-service luxury cooperative building. built in 1959 offers amenities such as a full-time doorman, resident manager, optional storage and a garage. The building allows up to 80% financing, pied-a-terre ownership and guarantors and pets are welcome. Flip tax 2.25%
This home is for those who want to live well. It's a must see!
Listing Agent
![Carol Mann]()
carol.mann@compass.comP: (917)-848-9187
Amenities
- Full-Time Doorman
- Built-Ins
- Hardwood Floors
- Elevator
- Washer / Dryer in Unit
- Laundry in Building
- Central AC
- On-site Parking For Rent
Property Details for 136 East 56th Street, Unit 16B
| Status | Contract Signed |
|---|---|
| Days on Market | 189 |
| Taxes | - |
| Maintenance | $3,612 / month |
| Min. Down Pymt | 20% |
| Total Rooms | 5.0 |
| Compass Type | Co-op |
| MLS Type | - |
| Year Built | 1962 |
| County | New York County |
| Buyer's Agent Compensation | 2.5% |
Building
136 East 56th Street
Location
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Building Information for 136 East 56th Street, Unit 16B
Payment Calculator
$10,505 per month
30 year fixed, 6.28% Interest
$6,893
$0
$3,612
Property History for 136 East 56th Street, Unit 16B
| Date | Event & Source | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/22/2025 | Contract Signed Manual | — |
| 10/07/2025 | Listed (Active) Manual | $1,395,000 |
| 09/30/2025 | Temporarily Off Market Manual | — |
| 04/08/2025 | Listed (Active) Manual | $1,495,000 |
| 08/06/2013 | $913,000 | |
| 08/06/2013 | $913,000 | |
| 04/21/2011 | $1,275,000 | |
| 01/07/2004 | Sold RealPlus #e0b40040b402ec1ad734112873fbd04eb75e6b51 | $725,000 |
| 07/09/2003 | Contract Signed RealPlus #e0b40040b402ec1ad734112873fbd04eb75e6b51 | $725,000 |
| 05/28/2003 | Listed (Active) RealPlus #e0b40040b402ec1ad734112873fbd04eb75e6b51 | $725,000 |
For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.
Public Records for 136 East 56th Street, Unit 16B
Schools near 136 East 56th Street, Unit 16B
Rating | School | Type | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public - | PK to 5 | |||
| Public - | 6 to 8 | |||
| Public - | 6 to 8 | |||
| Public - | 6 to 8 |
Rating | School | Distance |
|---|---|---|
P.S. 59 Beekman Hill International PublicPK to 5 | ||
Nyc Lab Ms For Collaborative Studies Public6 to 8 | ||
Lower Manhattan Community Middle School Public6 to 8 | ||
Jhs 104 Simon Baruch Public6 to 8 |
School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.
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