240 East 55th Street, Unit PHC
Description
Welcome home to this true one bedroom penthouse with a coveted wraparound terrace featuring ample light, an inviting layout, a recent renovation, and a prime Manhattan location.
Enter the home to be immediately greeted by the large, 23-foot long living/dining space allowing for flexible and open modern living. You are surrounded on all sides by the wraparound terrace, allowing for pleasant views of your planters, gardens, and the city beyond. The kitchen,...Terraced penthouse perfection in Midtown.
Welcome home to this true one bedroom penthouse with a coveted wraparound terrace featuring ample light, an inviting layout, a recent renovation, and a prime Manhattan location.
Enter the home to be immediately greeted by the large, 23-foot long living/dining space allowing for flexible and open modern living. You are surrounded on all sides by the wraparound terrace, allowing for pleasant views of your planters, gardens, and the city beyond. The kitchen, renovated with custom cabinetry, granite countertops, and GE stainless steel appliances, is fit for a chef.
The master bedroom is cleverly outfitted with a Murphy bed for space optimization, but could easily be replaced with a king-sized bed, or simply use the bed in place. The bathroom, which has been smartly re-designed with pocket doors, allows it to either be two bathrooms (one powder room for guests, and one bathroom with sink and shower), or open it up to be a full master bathroom with two sinks.
The piece-de-resistance is the wraparound terrace, which is large enough to accommodate a barbecue, ample furniture, and gardens. City views complement the light-filled interiors.
240 East 55th Street is a cooperative built in 1959 with a part-time doorman, common laundry and bike storage, and a live-in super. Washer/dryers are allowed with board approval. The building allows cats (sorry, no dogs), subletting after one year of ownership, and pied-a-terres, guarantors, co-purchasing, gifts, and guarantors, all on a case-by-case basis. *Please note: select photographs are virtually staged and meant to provide alternative vision of the penthouse.
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Philip Scheinfeld
Listing Agent
P: (917)-446-0523
Amenities
- Penthouse
- Primary Ensuite
- Street Scape
- Part-Time Doorman
- City Views
- Open Views
- Private Wrap Around Terrace
- Barbecue Area
- Hardwood Floors
- Elevator
- Dryer
- Laundry in Building
- Air Conditioning
- Wall Unit
- Dishwasher
- Stainless Steel Appliances
- Powder Room
- Renovated Kitchen and Bath
- Granite Kitchen Counter
- Northern Exposure
- Eastern Exposure
- Bike Room
- Common Storage
- Garage
- Midrise
- Highrise
Property Details for 240 East 55th Street, Unit PHC
| Status | Sold |
|---|---|
| Days on Market | 153 |
| Pet Policy | Only Cats Allowed |
| Taxes | - |
| Maintenance | $1,987 / month |
| Min. Down Pymt | 25% |
| Total Rooms | 3.0 |
| Property Type | Co-op |
| MLS Type | Co-op |
| Year Built | 1959 |
| County | New York County |
| Buyer's Agent Compensation | 3% |
Building
240 E 55th St
Location
Building Information for 240 East 55th Street, Unit PHC
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$4,930 per month
30 year fixed, 6.36% Interest
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1Property History for 240 East 55th Street, Unit PHC
| Date | Event & Source | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 05/22/2023 | Price Change Manual | $679,000 |
| 05/22/2023 | Permanently Off Market Manual | — |
| 03/30/2023 | Contract Signed Manual | — |
| 01/15/2023 | Price Change Manual | $685,000 |
| 08/16/2022 | Listed (Active) Manual | $720,000 |
| 04/08/2019 | Sold Manual | $649,900 |
| 04/08/2019 | $630,000 | |
| 01/02/2019 | Contract Signed Manual | — |
| 08/01/2018 | Listed (Active) Manual | $699,000 |
| 06/20/2018 | $725,000 | |
| 03/24/2018 | $729,000 | |
| 12/11/2006 | Sold RealPlus #0074c07da70210d12cddcfc4b8aabfa4d54cf1ee | $539,000 |
| 09/10/2006 | Contract Signed RealPlus #0074c07da70210d12cddcfc4b8aabfa4d54cf1ee | $539,000 |
| 05/26/2006 | Price Change RealPlus #0074c07da70210d12cddcfc4b8aabfa4d54cf1ee | $599,000 |
| 01/23/2006 | Price Change RealPlus #0074c07da70210d12cddcfc4b8aabfa4d54cf1ee | $749,000 |
| 01/23/2006 | Listed (Active) RealPlus #0074c07da70210d12cddcfc4b8aabfa4d54cf1ee | $649,000 |
For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.
Public Records for 240 East 55th Street, Unit PHC
Schools near 240 East 55th Street, Unit PHC
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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