136 East 56th Street, Unit 3J

136 East 56th Street
Midtown East

$860,000
Last Sold Price
2
Beds
950 Sq. Ft.
$905 / Sq. Ft.
950
Sq. Ft.
$905
per Sq. Ft.
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Sold 10/26/21Virtual Tour
Sold 10/26/21Virtual Tour

Description

Gracious two-bedroom family home loads up on the most sought after amenities and is conveniently located in the heart of midtown. Ideally located within 5-minutes of everything! Opt for full-time residency or use as a Pied-a-Terre! Architecturally crafted to deliver all the comforts of home: cleverly concealed home office with exceptional storage capacity. Open-style kitchen with rows of cherry wood cabinets to satisfy a chef. Stylishly outfitted with black absolute granite counters and breakfast...Gracious two-bedroom family home loads up on the most sought after amenities and is conveniently located in the heart of midtown. Ideally located within 5-minutes of everything! Opt for full-time residency or use as a Pied-a-Terre! Architecturally crafted to deliver all the comforts of home: cleverly concealed home office with exceptional storage capacity. Open-style kitchen with rows of cherry wood cabinets to satisfy a chef. Stylishly outfitted with black absolute granite counters and breakfast bar, for casual dining. Plus room for a full-size dining table to seat-8! Wolf gas range, Fisher Paykel dishwasher drawers and refrigerator, and Italian ceramic tile flooring complete the picture. Bathroom has been enlarged and boasts a floating vanity with twin sinks and pull-out drawers, double-mirrored vanity with built-in lighting and an abundance of storage! Exquisite white marble wall tiling and accent stone shower wall are topped-off with Kohler fixtures and glass shower stall. Plus, the added bonus of a full-size washer/dryer in the bathroom closet. Living room/ dining area are softly lit with recessed lighting and custom hardwood doors are found throughout. The exceptionally spacious master bedroom has two closets, one walk-in with custom Elfa storage system built-ins. The second bedroom is of generous proportion as well, and has built-in shelving and a closet. The apartment has been outfitted with city-quiet windows and is pin-drop quiet!
Welcome Home! 136 East 56th Street is a pet-friendly boutique building with live-in super, 24 hour doorman, garage with direct access thru the basement ($437/month for residents). Wait list for bike storage and storage cages. Lobby and hallway renovation are underway: new carpeting, wall coverings and lighting!

Amenities

  • Junior 4
  • Full-Time Doorman
  • Common Outdoor Space
  • Parquet Floors
  • Elevator
  • Washer / Dryer in Unit
  • Laundry in Building
  • Central AC
LISTING UPDATED: 10/30/2021 09:43 AM

Property Details for 136 East 56th Street, Unit 3J

StatusSold
Days on Market185
Taxes-
Maintenance$2,184 / month
Min. Down Pymt20%
Total Rooms4.5
Compass TypeCo-op
MLS TypeCo-op
Year Built1962
CountyNew York County
Buyer's Agent Compensation2.75%

Building

136 East 56th Street

147 Units16 StoriesBuilt in 1962
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Location

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Building Information for 136 East 56th Street, Unit 3J

Building/Complex136 East 56th Street Floor3Stories16Residences147Pet PolicyAllowedPet Policy Details-Year Built1962Building AgePost-war

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$6,515 per month

30 year fixed, 6.46% Interest

Principal and Interest

$4,331

Property Taxes

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Maintenance/Common Charges

$2,184

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Property History for 136 East 56th Street, Unit 3J

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciationLink
Oct 26, 2021

Sold

Manual

$860,000——
Oct 26, 2021

Sold (Public Record)

ACRIS #2021102601513001

$860,000

+2.2% / yr

Jul 16, 2021

Contract Signed

Manual

——
Mar 11, 2021

Price Change

Manual

$935,000——
Feb 11, 2021

Price Change

Manual

$965,000——
Jan 12, 2021

Listed (Active)

Manual

$985,000——
May 16, 2011

Sold

RealPlus #9f51f3f3a5bd508f09143c86b476c179e216e58a

$686,500——
May 16, 2011

Sold (Public Record)

ACRIS #2011051600646001

$686,500

+0.6% / yr

Mar 4, 2011

Contract Signed

RealPlus #9f51f3f3a5bd508f09143c86b476c179e216e58a

$700,000——
Dec 16, 2010

Listed (Active)

RealPlus #9f51f3f3a5bd508f09143c86b476c179e216e58a

$700,000——
Jan 19, 2006

Sold

RealPlus #15bb8b4810c6dfa64e7c5d8c11c7102da054892c

$665,000——
Jan 19, 2006

Sold (Public Record)

ACRIS #2006011900017001

$665,000—
Nov 2, 2005

Listed (Active)

RealPlus #15bb8b4810c6dfa64e7c5d8c11c7102da054892c

$685,000——
DateEvent & SourcePrice
10/26/2021

Sold

Manual

$860,000
10/26/2021

Sold (Public Record)

ACRIS #2021102601513001

$860,000

+2.2% / yr

07/16/2021

Contract Signed

Manual

—
03/11/2021

Price Change

Manual

$935,000
02/11/2021

Price Change

Manual

$965,000
01/12/2021

Listed (Active)

Manual

$985,000
05/16/2011

Sold

RealPlus #9f51f3f3a5bd508f09143c86b476c179e216e58a

$686,500
05/16/2011

Sold (Public Record)

ACRIS #2011051600646001

$686,500

+0.6% / yr

03/04/2011

Contract Signed

RealPlus #9f51f3f3a5bd508f09143c86b476c179e216e58a

$700,000
12/16/2010

Listed (Active)

RealPlus #9f51f3f3a5bd508f09143c86b476c179e216e58a

$700,000
01/19/2006

Sold

RealPlus #15bb8b4810c6dfa64e7c5d8c11c7102da054892c

$665,000
01/19/2006

Sold (Public Record)

ACRIS #2006011900017001

$665,000
11/02/2005

Listed (Active)

RealPlus #15bb8b4810c6dfa64e7c5d8c11c7102da054892c

$685,000

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 3J

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Home Facts
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Schools near 136 East 56th Street, Unit 3J

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
Jhs 104 Simon Baruch
Public - 6 to 8
Lower Manhattan Community Middle School
Public - 6 to 8
Nyc Lab Ms For Collaborative Studies
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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