Beautiful, expansive, bright and sophisticated, furnished one bedroom home at Lex 54 condominium in prime Midtown East. This residence features a generous layout with an entry foyer, an expansive living / dining room, with south-facing wall of bay-windows; king-sized bedroom with south and west exposures; chef's kitchen featuring stainless steel appliances with a large, double-door refrigerator, dishwashing machine, microwave, granite countertops, marble backsplash, ample cabinetry, a large south-facing window, and a breakfast bar; windowed marble bathroom with soaking tub; parquet floors throughout and plentiful closets. This home is rented furnished featuring elegant, contemporary furnishings. Just bring your toothbrush!
Lex 54 is a mid-century full-service condominium designed by the legendary architect Rosario Candela; it brings together prewar charm and generous layout with postwar sensibilities. It features a 24/7 concierge/doorman, live-in super, maintenance staff, laundry room and storage.
Prime Midtown East location near some of Manhattan's greatest cultural attractions and institutions, such as Fifth Avenue designer boutiques, Central Park, the Museum of Modern Art, Carnegie Hall, Radio City Music Hall, Rockefeller Center, the Austrian Cultural Forum, Japan Society and the United Nations.
World-class restaurants, as well as casual dining add to the neighborhood's ambience, convenience and enjoyment. Whole Foods, Trader Joe's and Morton Williams are all located nearby.
Conveniently located near public transportation, such as several subway lines and busses, as well as the Grand Central with Metro North and the LIRR.
Corporate leases and pieds-a-terre are allowed.
Please note this apartment is available FURNISHED ONLY.
NOTE: In accordance with the FARE ACT, please see below disclosure of TENANT PAYABLE FEES
Payable to the Landlord at Lease signing:
- $5,500 first month's rent payable to the Landlord
- $5,500 security deposit equal to one month's rent payable to the Landlord
Fees set by and remitted to building and property management company
Payable at submission of the application:
- $750.00 Processing Fee (non-refundable) Payable to: ARGO REAL ESTATE LLC.
- $75.00 Credit Check Fee/ per person (non-refundable) Payable to: ARGO REAL ESTATE LLC.
- $750.00 Move In Fee from Tenant ($500 refundable/ $250 non-refundable) Payable to: LEX 54 CONDOMINIUM
- Building Administrative Fee* Payable to: LEX 54 CONDOMINIUM
*Equal to one month of common charges- $1,109.06 for a one year lease and two months of common charges- $2,218.12 for a two year lease
- $65 Digital Submission Fee
- Application Administrative Fee 5% of Total (excluding Digital Submission & Initiation Fees)
Payable at Initiation of Application:
- $120 Application Initiation Fee
Utilities such as gas, electric, internet, cable are payable by Tenant.
Tenant is also responsible for purchasing a renter's insurance.
Apartment for rent
$5,500/mo
135 E 54th St APT 11K, New York, NY 10022
1beds
860sqft
Price may not include required fees and charges.
Apartment
Available now
Cats, dogs OK
-- A/C
Shared laundry
-- Parking
-- Heating
What's special
South-facing wall of bay-windowsKing-sized bedroomStainless steel appliancesMarble bathroomParquet floorsGranite countertops
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 1
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher
- Laundry: Shared
Features
- Elevator, View
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Furnished: Yes
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 860 sqft
Property
Parking
- Details: Contact manager
Features
- Exterior features: Bicycle storage, Broker Exclusive, Concierge, Fios Available, Live In Super, View Type: Skyline View
- Has view: Yes
- View description: City View
Details
- Parcel number: 013091211
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Apartment
- Property subtype: Apartment
Building
Management
- Pets allowed: Yes
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Gated
Location
- Region: New York
Financial & listing details
- Lease term: Contact For Details
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/24/2025 | Listed for rent | $5,500-1.8%$6/sqft |
Source: Zillow Rentals | ||
| 7/31/2025 | Listing removed | $5,600$7/sqft |
Source: Zillow Rentals | ||
| 7/18/2025 | Listed for rent | $5,600$7/sqft |
Source: Zillow Rentals | ||
| 1/26/2009 | Sold | $785,000+3.3%$913/sqft |
Source: Public Record | ||
| 7/4/2008 | Sold | $760,000$884/sqft |
Source: Public Record | ||
Neighborhood: Midtown
There are 4 available units in this apartment building

