209 East 56th Street, Unit 2K

The Sterling
Midtown East

$399,000
Price
Alcove
Beds
560 Sq. Ft.
$713 / Sq. Ft.
560
Sq. Ft.
$713
per Sq. Ft.
a living room with furniture and a flat screen tv
a living room with furniture and a rug
a bedroom with a bed a table and chairs
a bedroom with a bed and a window
a work room with furniture and a flat screen tv
a kitchen with stainless steel appliances granite countertop a sink and a stove
a very nice looking room with a table
a bathroom with a sink toilet and shower
a picture of a park with a white wall and a picture

Description

Value is the name of the game at oversized alcove studio in the heart of Midtown. The open plan living room has space for you to spread out and relax as well as a full dining area and home office. The large galley kitchen includes a dishwasher. The sleeping alcove easily fits a queen sized bed and can be converted into a real bedroom. A roomy dressing area leads into the master bath. The apartment has tons of storage (row double-sized large closets plus a pantry/linen closet). Hardwood floors throughout....Value is the name of the game at oversized alcove studio in the heart of Midtown. The open plan living room has space for you to spread out and relax as well as a full dining area and home office. The large galley kitchen includes a dishwasher. The sleeping alcove easily fits a queen sized bed and can be converted into a real bedroom. A roomy dressing area leads into the master bath. The apartment has tons of storage (row double-sized large closets plus a pantry/linen closet). Hardwood floors throughout. Wall to wall North facing windows lets the sun shine in. Located at The Sterling, one of Midtown East's best full service buildings. You are near great restaurants like The Shadmor, Smith & Wollensky, Felidia, and Crave Fish Bar, great shopping such as Bloomingdale's , the Apple flagship store, Home Depot, Trader Joe's, and Whole Foods, and a short walk from Central Park. Manhattan's first Super Target is on its way too! Commuting is easy when you are near eight subway lines and the Second Avenue Select Bus. There is a huge common roof deck with nice views of the skyline, live in super, a 24 hour doorman with package delivery, and a large common laundry room. All hallways and the lobby have been recently renovated. Pet friendly. Pied-à-terres and co-purchasing is permitted. Some pictures have been virtually staged. A video tour is available upon request. Stop by and take a look!
  1. Listed by Jodi L Cook • Corcoran Group
    P: (917)-923-7767 C: (917)-923-7767 jodi.cook@corcoran.com
  2. Listed by Robert S Herskovitz • Corcoran Group
    P: (347)-228-2037 C: (347)-228-2037 robert.herskovitz@corcoran.com

Amenities

  • Full-Time Doorman
  • City Views
  • Deck
  • Common Roof Deck
  • Hardwood Floors
  • Oversized Windows
  • Elevator
  • Laundry in Building
LISTING UPDATED: 09/07/2025 02:39 PM

Property Details for 209 East 56th Street, Unit 2K

StatusActive
MLS IDRLS20045948
Days on Market109
Taxes-
Maintenance$1,324 / month
Min. Down Pymt20%
Total Rooms2.5
Compass TypeCo-op
MLS TypeCo-op
Year Built1960
CountyNew York County

Building

The Sterling

116 Units13 StoriesBuilt in 1960

Location

Listing Courtesy of Corcoran Group
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Building Information for 209 East 56th Street, Unit 2K

Building/ComplexThe SterlingFloor2Stories13Residences116Pet PolicyAllowedPet Policy Details3Year Built1960Building AgePost-war

Payment Calculator

$3,296 per month

30 year fixed, 6.28% Interest

Principal and Interest

$1,972

Property Taxes

$0

Maintenance/Common Charges

$1,324

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Property Information for 209 East 56th Street, Unit 2K

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Subdivision Name: Sutton Place
  • Stories Total: 13
  • Exposures: North
  • Garage Spaces: 0.0
  • View: No
Taxes and HOA
  • Tax Lot: 0007
  • Tax Deduction Percent: 48.00%
  • Tax Block: 01330
  • Flip Tax Type: Dollars
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Flip Tax: $50
  • Building Tax Lot: 0007
  • Tax Monthly Amount: 0.0
  • Tax Abatement YN: false
Parking
  • Garage: No
  • Garage Spaces Assigned YN: false
Property
Lot Information
  • Living Area: 560.0
  • Living Area Units: SquareFeet
Building Information
  • Building Features: Elevators
  • Landmark Status YN: false
  • Building Laundry Features: InBasement
  • Building Pets Allowed: BuildingYes
  • 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: StockCooperative
  • Number Of Shares: 74
  • 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
  • Entry Level: 2
  • Fireplace: No
  • Dining Type: Area
  • Floor Number: 2
  • Basement: No
  • Cooling: No
  • ElevatorsTotal: 2
Multi Family
Multi-Family Information
  • Unit Line: K
  • Number Of Units Total: 103
Rental
Rental Information
  • Pets Allowed: UnitYes
  • Attendance Type: DoormanFullTime
  • Land Lease: No

Property History for 209 East 56th Street, Unit 2K

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciationLink
Sep 4, 2025

Listed (Active)

RLS RESO #RLS20045948

$399,000—
Oct 30, 2023

Permanently Off Market

RLS RESO #RLS10938420

$380,000—
Sep 14, 2022

Listed (Active)

RLS RESO #RLS10938420

$425,000—
Jan 31, 2021

Permanently Off Market

RLS RESO #RLS10653207

$389,000—
Jul 27, 2020

Listed (Active)

RLS RESO #RLS10653207

$399,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
09/04/2025

Listed (Active)

RLS RESO #RLS20045948

$399,000
10/30/2023

Permanently Off Market

RLS RESO #RLS10938420

$380,000
09/14/2022

Listed (Active)

RLS RESO #RLS10938420

$425,000
01/31/2021

Permanently Off Market

RLS RESO #RLS10653207

$389,000
07/27/2020

Listed (Active)

RLS RESO #RLS10653207

$399,000

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Schools near 209 East 56th Street, Unit 2K

This home is within New York City Geographic District # 2.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
P.S. 59 Beekman Hill International
Public - PK to 5
Nyc Lab Ms For Collaborative Studies
Public - 6 to 8
Lower Manhattan Community Middle School
Public - 6 to 8
Jhs 104 Simon Baruch
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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More information about 209 East 56th Street, Unit 2K, Midtown East

209 East 56th Street, Unit 2K is a co-op for sale in Midtown East. This property was listed for sale on September 4, 2025 by Corcoran Group, it's currently listed at $399,000. This listing's school district is New York City Geographic District # 2. Nearby schools include P.S. 59 Beekman Hill International, Nyc Lab Ms For Collaborative Studies and Lower Manhattan Community Middle School. 209 East 56th Street, Unit 2K is a 0.5-bed, 1-bath, 560 sqft co-op built in 1960.

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