136 East 56th Street, Unit 9J
Description
Enjoy the warmth of west-facing exposures that fill the apartment with beautiful natural light,...Welcome to this spacious and versatile Junior 4 corner unit, offering the perfect blend of comfort, flexibility, and light. With a 14-foot-wide living room, this home provides an impressive sense of scale, ideal for both relaxing and entertaining. The smart layout allows for easy conversion to a true two-bedroom or a one-bedroom with a dedicated home office, adapting effortlessly to your lifestyle needs.
Enjoy the warmth of west-facing exposures that fill the apartment with beautiful natural light, while its corner position ensures peace, quiet, and privacy throughout the day. The well-equipped kitchen opens up to a generous dining area, a perfect spot to savor meals and host gatherings.
Practicality meets convenience with four large closets, offering abundant storage, and in-unit washer/dryer installation permitted for ultimate ease of living.
Spacious, bright, and highly functional, this home delivers everything you want in city living. Style, flexibility, and comfort in one exceptional residence.
Policies such as pied-à-terres, gifting, co-purchasing, and subletting after two years of ownership with Board approval make this residence an exceptional opportunity. The building also allows in-unit Washer/Dryers and up to 80% financing.
Residents are greeted by the convenience of a 24-hour doorman, beautifully renovated hallways, and a modern, updated lobby.
Additional amenities include an on-site garage, bicycle storage, and a pet-friendly environment, ensuring both comfort and flexibility.
Perfectly positioned just moments from Park Avenue’s major corporations, world-class dining and shopping, Central Park, and Billionaires’ Row, this address offers the ultimate New York City lifestyle right at your doorstep.
Amenities
- Junior 4
- Full-Time Doorman
- Elevator
- Washer / Dryer
- Washer / Dryer in Unit
- Washer / Dryer Hookup
- Laundry in Building
- Central AC
- On-site Parking For Rent
- Voice Intercom
- Video Security
- Bike Room
- Private Storage Included
- Private Storage For Rent
- Garage
- Midrise
- Security Staff
- Highrise
Property Details for 136 East 56th Street, Unit 9J
| Status | Permanently Off Market |
|---|---|
| Days on Market | 42 |
| Taxes | - |
| Maintenance | $2,253 / month |
| Min. Down Pymt | 20% |
| Total Rooms | 4.0 |
| Property Type | Co-op |
| MLS Type | - |
| Year Built | 1962 |
| County | New York County |
| Buyer's Agent Compensation | 2.5% |
Building
136 East 56th Street
Location
Building Information for 136 East 56th Street, Unit 9J
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1Property History for 136 East 56th Street, Unit 9J
| Date | Event & Source | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 05/07/2026 | Permanently Off Market Manual | — |
| 03/25/2026 | Listed (Active) Manual | $695,000 |
| 01/03/2026 | Contract Signed Manual | — |
| 11/06/2025 | Listed (Active) Manual | $695,000 |
| 07/31/2025 | $695,000 | |
| 01/28/2025 | $769,500 | |
| 12/01/2024 | $799,000 | |
| 06/06/2024 | $835,000 | |
| 08/30/2007 | Sold RealPlus #6273b598e27014db665654072af204636033031c | $605,000 |
| 08/30/2007 | $605,000 | |
| 07/18/2007 | Contract Signed RealPlus #6273b598e27014db665654072af204636033031c | $650,000 |
| 04/20/2007 | Listed (Active) RealPlus #6273b598e27014db665654072af204636033031c | $650,000 |
| 11/14/2006 | Sold RealPlus #b3eafaa9569dbd5a51a0331db676adeade3f7cd7 | $625,000 |
| 11/09/2006 | Listed (Active) RealPlus #b3eafaa9569dbd5a51a0331db676adeade3f7cd7 | $625,000 |
| 09/05/2006 | Temporarily Off Market RealPlus #b3eafaa9569dbd5a51a0331db676adeade3f7cd7 | $645,000 |
| 04/26/2006 | Price Change RealPlus #b3eafaa9569dbd5a51a0331db676adeade3f7cd7 | $645,000 |
| 03/12/2006 | Price Change RealPlus #b3eafaa9569dbd5a51a0331db676adeade3f7cd7 | $665,000 |
| 03/10/2006 | Listed (Active) RealPlus #b3eafaa9569dbd5a51a0331db676adeade3f7cd7 | $650,000 |
| 01/03/2006 | Contract Signed RealPlus #b3eafaa9569dbd5a51a0331db676adeade3f7cd7 | $650,000 |
| 11/28/2005 | Price Change RealPlus #b3eafaa9569dbd5a51a0331db676adeade3f7cd7 | $650,000 |
| 11/15/2005 | Price Change RealPlus #b3eafaa9569dbd5a51a0331db676adeade3f7cd7 | $695,000 |
| 10/04/2005 | Listed (Active) RealPlus #b3eafaa9569dbd5a51a0331db676adeade3f7cd7 | $699,000 |
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 9J
Schools near 136 East 56th Street, Unit 9J
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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