136 E 56Th St

Located in Midtown East of Manhattan, this 16-story, 1962-built cooperative blends post-war scale with updated white-glove service. The building houses a mix of one-, two- and larger four-bedroom residences, many of which have been combined or modernized to create flexible floor plans, formal dining rooms, and generous closets. Interiors commonly feature hardwood or parquet floors, built-in storage, recessed lighting, breakfast bars or kitchen islands, and walk-in closets; several listings note renovated kitchens with full-size appliances and upgraded baths. Shared spaces and services emphasize convenience: a 24-hour doorman, live-in superintendent, elevator service, on-site garage (with resident rates), bike room, laundry facilities, and storage/caged storage are all provided. Outdoor amenities include a landscaped courtyard and a roof deck, and select apartments offer private terraces or outdoor space of varying sizes. The coop’s governance is notably flexible for a full-service Manhattan building—policies repeatedly cited allow pied-a-terre ownership, co-purchasing, gifting, guarantors, 80% financing, and subletting under board approval; sponsor resales occasionally offer alternate purchase terms. The building has undergone recent exterior and lobby updates, including a limestone facade and renovated hallways, reinforcing its maintained, approachable character. Its address sits between Park and Lexington Avenues, a short walk to Central Park, major shopping (Bloomingdale’s, Whole Foods), restaurants, and multiple subway lines, supporting both residential calm and immediate city access.