209 East 56th Street, Unit 7A

The Sterling
Midtown East

$435,000
Price
Alcove
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a living room with furniture and a flat screen tv
a bedroom with a bed and a large window
a view of a dining room with furniture
a kitchen with a sink a stove and a refrigerator
a bathroom with a sink a toilet and shower
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Description

Updated and spacious alcove studio at 209 East 56th Street, a full-service cooperative building in Midtown East's Sutton Place. This bright, north-facing alcove studio boasts a renovated kitchen and bathroom, excellent closet space, wall-to-wall windows and thru-wall A/C. This fantastic apartment will comfortably accommodate distinct areas for your living, dining and work spaces, and the generous alcove provides a separate sleeping area that will fit a queen-size bed. The renovated kitchen has wood...Updated and spacious alcove studio at 209 East 56th Street, a full-service cooperative building in Midtown East's Sutton Place. This bright, north-facing alcove studio boasts a renovated kitchen and bathroom, excellent closet space, wall-to-wall windows and thru-wall A/C. This fantastic apartment will comfortably accommodate distinct areas for your living, dining and work spaces, and the generous alcove provides a separate sleeping area that will fit a queen-size bed. The renovated kitchen has wood cabinetry with frosted glass fronts, frosted glass backsplash, granite counters and stainless steel appliances, including a dishwasher. The bathroom has also been renovated with a glass-wall shower, marble flooring and stainless steel basin sink. There is also an adjacent dressing room with a large, mirrored door closet plus 2 additional closets for even more storage. The Sterling is a full-service, post-war cooperative building with 13 floors and approximately 116 units. The building offers residents a full-time doorman, common roof deck, central laundry room and a live-in superintendent. It is conveniently located in Sutton Place, with quick access to multiple subway and bus lines, and a variety of neighborhood shops and restaurants including Whole Foods, Trader Joe's Bloomindale's and so much more. Pet-friendly with Board approval.
  1. Listed by Michael J Weiss • Corcoran Group
    P: (917)-656-8444 C: (917)-656-8444 michael.weiss@corcoran.com
  2. Listed by Trisha J Lawton • Corcoran Group
    P: (212)-941-2512 C: (212)-941-2512 trisha.lawton@corcoran.com

Amenities

  • Full-Time Doorman
  • Deck
  • Common Roof Deck
  • Elevator
  • Laundry in Building
  • Dishwasher
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Dressing Area
LISTING UPDATED: 12/07/2025 01:39 PM

Property Details for 209 East 56th Street, Unit 7A

StatusActive
MLS IDRLS20057584
Days on Market52
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

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Building Information for 209 East 56th Street, Unit 7A

Building/ComplexThe SterlingFloor7Stories13Residences116Pet PolicyAllowedPet Policy Details3Year Built1960Building AgePost-war

Payment Calculator

$3,473 per month

30 year fixed, 6.28% Interest

Principal and Interest

$2,149

Property Taxes

$0

Maintenance/Common Charges

$1,324

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Property Information for 209 East 56th Street, Unit 7A

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: $3,700
  • 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 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: Excellent
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Basement: Other
  • Exterior Features: None
  • Patio And Porch Features: None
Interior Features
  • Entry Level: 7
  • Fireplace: No
  • Floor Number: 7
  • Basement: No
  • Cooling: No
  • ElevatorsTotal: 2
Multi Family
Multi-Family Information
  • Unit Line: A
  • 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 7A

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciationLink
Oct 31, 2025

Listed (Active)

RLS RESO #RLS20057584

$435,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
10/31/2025

Listed (Active)

RLS RESO #RLS20057584

$435,000

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Schools near 209 East 56th Street, Unit 7A

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 7A, Midtown East

209 East 56th Street, Unit 7A is a co-op for sale in Midtown East. This property was listed for sale on October 31, 2025 by Corcoran Group, it's currently listed at $435,000. 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 7A is a 0.5-bed, 1-bath, co-op built in 1960.

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