240 E 55th St

New York, NY 10022

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Studio-4 beds

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Unit 4E Studio, 1 ba Listing by: R New York	--	Now	Fees may apply $3,500

What's special

Very spacious, open and airy, alcove studio with 18 feet of windows. Renovated pass-thru kitchen, large bathroom and great closet space. New floors and through-wall air conditioner. Sought-after Midtown/Sutton Place elevator building with part-time doorman services and a full-time staff. Laundry room in the basement. 240 East 55th Street is centrally located to supermarkets, gyms, and restaurants. The East River Promenade and Central Park are nearby. Great transportation to anywhere in the city.

Neighborhood: Sutton Place

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Getting around

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Rider's Paradise

Nearby schools in New York

Ps 59 Beekman Hill International

Grades PK-5 • 0.1 miles

8/10

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Test Score Rating

9/10

Student Progress Rating

6/10

Jhs 104 Simon Baruch

Grades 6-8 • 1.8 miles

8/10

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Test Score Rating

9/10

Student Progress Rating

6/10

Art and Design High School

Grades 9-12 • 0.1 miles

8/10

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Test Score Rating

7/10

College Readiness Rating

9/10

Nature Views
Sutton Place Park and the East River Esplanade provide waterfront views along Manhattan’s eastern edge.
Green Spaces
Sutton Place Park offers a landscaped place to walk and relax beside the river.
Historic Area
The neighborhood’s townhouses and older apartment buildings contribute to its historic streetscape.
Walkable Streets
Local streets connect residents on foot to waterfront paths, cafés, and nearby Midtown East amenities.

Sutton Place occupies a compact stretch of Manhattan’s East Side along the East River, with residential streets and waterfront views set apart from the bustle of Midtown. Sutton Place Park offers a leafy riverfront path and places to pause outdoors, while nearby playgrounds and the East River Esplanade add more open-air options. The neighborhood’s historic character shows in its townhouses and older apartment buildings, alongside modern residential towers. Dining ranges from casual cafés to restaurants, and nearby Midtown East expands the choice of shops and cultural venues; nightlife is quieter within Sutton Place itself. Residents can walk to local services and connect to the wider city by bus, subway stations in surrounding areas, or the Queensboro Bridge for cycling and driving. The Sutton Place neighborhood has a median rent of $4,995 per month and a typical range of $2,900 to $35,000.