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Key Details
Property Type Condo
Sub Type coops
Listing Status Active
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 2,800 sqft
Price per Sqft $1,248
Subdivision Turtle Bay
MLS Listing ID RLS20045072
Bedrooms 4
Construction Status Excellent
HOA Fees $6,531/mo
HOA Y/N Yes
Year Built 1959
Property Sub-Type coops
Property Description
A grand foyer opens into the massive entertaining space, which boasts 35 feet of wall-to-wall windows, a state-of-the-art kitchen, and an expansive living and dining room ideal for receptions, cocktail parties and family gatherings.
The chef's kitchen features a huge island with a hidden pull-out table that seats four. All of the appliances are high-end luxury, including oversized Thermador refrigerator and freezer columns, a 92-bottle wine cooler, a beverage refrigerator, two dishwashers, two sinks, two ovens, a built-in Miele coffee machine, and a professional 6-burner stove. There is a walk-in pantry and abundant cabinet and counter space.
Off the entrance foyer is a windowed laundry room and a windowed guest powder room. At the end of the foyer is the family wing consisting of 3 bedrooms, each with its own en-suite bathroom, as well as a large office/den. All four rooms have wall-to-wall south-facing windows and open city views. The 17'x23' Primary Bedroom Suite features two walk-in closets, a built-in desk/cabinetry, and a private entrance from the elevator hallway.
Storage space is plentiful, with multiple customized closets and built-in shelving. There is new hardwood flooring, recessed lighting, automatic window blinds, a Sonos speaker system, and high speed Wi-Fi wiring/cable. The apartment is available furnished if desired for an additional fee.
240 E 55th Street is an established, sought-after building on a quiet block in Midtown East, with the coveted Blue Ribbon school PS 59 (Pre-K—5th) right around the corner. The building is steps from Whole Foods, Bloomingdale's, Pecora Bianca, Lobster Club, PJ Clarke's, East River Esplanade, Central Park, tennis courts, dog runs, and multiple garages and subways.
Storage/bike room and laundry room in the basement. Pieds-a-terre and co-purchases allowed; subletting permitted after 1 year. Part-time doorman, full-time porter, and live-in super. Financing allowed up to 75%. NO flip tax.
Location
Interior
Interior Features Dining Area, Entrance Foyer, Pantry
Cooling Wall Unit(s)
Fireplace No
Laundry Building Washer Dryer Install Allowed, Common Area, Washer Dryer Install Allowed
Exterior
Exterior Feature Building Storage
View Y/N Yes
View City
Private Pool No
Building
Dwelling Type None
Story 14
New Construction No
Construction Status Excellent
Others
Pets Allowed Pets Allowed
Ownership Stock Cooperative
Monthly Total Fees $6, 531
Special Listing Condition Standard
Pets Allowed Building Cats OK, Cats OK
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