140 East 56th Street, Unit 12J

700 Sq. Ft.
$77 / Sq. Ft.
700
Sq. Ft.
$77
per Sq. Ft.

Description

New to Market with Extended Lease Option! (Please read the entire property description before inquiring). Welcome Home to this Lovely and Large One Bedroom Corner Apartment in the Prime of Manhattan's Midtown East and Sutton Place Neighborhoods! Approximately 700 square feet with a spacious living room and dining room area, this higher floor, north-facing unit offers great light and city views. The kitchen is compact, but efficient with full-size appliances including a stainless steel dishwasher....New to Market with Extended Lease Option! (Please read the entire property description before inquiring). Welcome Home to this Lovely and Large One Bedroom Corner Apartment in the Prime of Manhattan's Midtown East and Sutton Place Neighborhoods! Approximately 700 square feet with a spacious living room and dining room area, this higher floor, north-facing unit offers great light and city views. The kitchen is compact, but efficient with full-size appliances including a stainless steel dishwasher. All major transportation lines as well as fabulous restaurants and shopping are within your reach and just outside your doorstep. Pets and Smoking are not permitted. Please note that there is a leasing application package required for this apartment which has additional fees as well as a condo board review that can take approximately 4 weeks to approve (usual approval is within 2 weeks, but not guaranteed). 1-year minimum lease term required with the option to renew each year. Owners prefer a longer term lease. Kindly note that this apartment is UNFURNISHED and the pictures depict a former tenant's incredible interior design and unique furnishings. Floor plan dimensions are approximate. Please inquire to the listing broker for additional information and to schedule an appointment to see the home.
  1. Listed by Brooke Keys • Douglas Elliman Real Estate
    P: (218)-831-5475 C: (218)-831-5475 brooke.keys@elliman.com

Property Details for 140 East 56th Street, Unit 12J

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Property Details for 140 East 56th Street, Unit 12J

StatusActive
MLS IDRLS20071458
Days on Market2
Rental Incentives-
Available Date03/15/2026
Lease Term-
FurnishedUnfurnished
Total Rooms3.0
Compass TypeCondo
MLS TypeCondo
Year Built1956
CountyNew York County

Building

140 E 56th St

156 Units16 StoriesBuilt in 1956

Location

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Building Information for 140 East 56th Street, Unit 12J

Building/Complex140 E 56th StFloor-Stories16Residences156Pet Policy-Pet Policy DetailsUnitNoYear Built1956Building AgePost-war

Property Information for 140 East 56th Street, Unit 12J

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Subdivision Name: Sutton Place
  • Stories Total: 16
  • Exposures: North
  • Garage Spaces: 0.0
  • View: Yes
  • Zoning Description: C5-2.5
Taxes and HOA
  • Tax Lot: 7502
  • Tax Deduction Percent: .00%
  • Tax Block: 01310
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Flip Tax: $0
  • Building Tax Lot: 7502
  • Tax Monthly Amount: 0.0
  • Tax Abatement YN: false
Parking
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces Assigned YN: false
Property
Lot Information
  • Living Area: 700.0
  • Living Area Units: SquareFeet
Building Information
  • Building Features: Storage, BikeStorage
  • Landmark Status YN: false
  • Building Laundry Features: InBasement
  • Building Pets Allowed: BuildingYes
  • Building Pets Allowed Comments: No Aggressive Breeds
  • Capital Reserves YN: false
  • Green Building YN: false
Property and Assessments
  • New Development: No
  • Sponsor Unit: No
  • Certificate Of Occupancy: Yes
  • Percent Of Common Elements: .00%
  • Common Interest: Condominium
  • Number Of Shares: 0
  • New Construction: No
  • Structure Type: HighRise
  • Property Condition: Good
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Basement: Other
  • Exterior Features: None
  • Patio And Porch Features: None
Interior Features
  • Cooling: WindowUnits
  • Entry Level: 12
  • Fireplace: No
  • Furnished: Unfurnished
  • Dining Type: Area
  • Floor Number: 12
  • Basement: No
  • Cooling: Yes
  • ElevatorsTotal: 2
Multi Family
Multi-Family Information
  • Unit Line: J
  • Number Of Units Total: 156
Rental
Rental Information
  • Pets Allowed: UnitNo
  • Min Lease Months: 12
  • Availability Date: 03-15-2026
  • Attendance Type: DoormanFullTime
  • Land Lease: No

Property History for 140 East 56th Street, Unit 12J

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciationLink
Feb 11, 2026

Listed (Active)

RLS RESO #RLS20071458

$4,500
Feb 15, 2024

Rented

RLS RESO #RLS10934024

$3,818
Feb 2, 2024

Application Pending

RLS RESO #RLS10934024

Feb 2, 2024

Rented

RLS RESO #RLS10934024

$3,818
Jan 11, 2024

Listed (Active)

RLS RESO #RLS10934024

$3,750
Jul 26, 2021

Rented

RLS RESO #RLS10709749

$2,888
Apr 7, 2021

Listed (Active)

RLS RESO #RLS10709749

$3,150
Dec 6, 2019

Rented

RLS RESO #RLS10580808

$3,150
Nov 29, 2019

Listed (Active)

RLS RESO #RLS10580808

$3,150
Jun 18, 2017

Rented

RLS RESO #RLS10261867

Jun 1, 2017

Listed (Active)

RLS RESO #RLS10261867

$3,100
May 18, 2013

Permanently Off Market

RLS RESO #RLS10338643

Jan 2, 2013

Listed (Active)

RLS RESO #RLS10338643

$2,900
DateEvent & SourcePrice
02/11/2026

Listed (Active)

RLS RESO #RLS20071458

$4,500
02/15/2024

Rented

RLS RESO #RLS10934024

$3,818
02/02/2024

Application Pending

RLS RESO #RLS10934024

02/02/2024

Rented

RLS RESO #RLS10934024

$3,818
01/11/2024

Listed (Active)

RLS RESO #RLS10934024

$3,750
07/26/2021

Rented

RLS RESO #RLS10709749

$2,888
04/07/2021

Listed (Active)

RLS RESO #RLS10709749

$3,150
12/06/2019

Rented

RLS RESO #RLS10580808

$3,150
11/29/2019

Listed (Active)

RLS RESO #RLS10580808

$3,150
06/18/2017

Rented

RLS RESO #RLS10261867

06/01/2017

Listed (Active)

RLS RESO #RLS10261867

$3,100
05/18/2013

Permanently Off Market

RLS RESO #RLS10338643

01/02/2013

Listed (Active)

RLS RESO #RLS10338643

$2,900

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Schools near 140 East 56th Street, Unit 12J

This home is within New York City Geographic District # 2.
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

Jhs 104 Simon Baruch
Public6 to 8

Lower Manhattan Community Middle School
Public6 to 8

Nyc Lab Ms For Collaborative Studies
Public6 to 8

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140 East 56th Street, Unit 12J is available for rent in Midtown East. This property was listed on February 11, 2026 by Douglas Elliman Real Estate, it's currently listed at $4,500. It has been on the market for a total of 2 days and was last rented on February 15, 2024. This listing's school district is New York City Geographic District # 2. Nearby schools include P.S. 59 Beekman Hill International, Jhs 104 Simon Baruch and Lower Manhattan Community Middle School. 140 East 56th Street, Unit 12J is a 1-bed, 1-bath, 700 sqft a property built in 1956.

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