240 E 55Th St

A 14-story cooperative completed in 1959, this Midtown East apartment house occupies a midblock site between Second and Third Avenues near Sutton Place. The masonry façade conceals mostly alcove studios and a range of one- to four-bedroom layouts, many of which have been renovated and reconfigured over time to create separate sleeping areas or expanded kitchens. Common interiors include an elevator, entrance foyers, storage and bike rooms, laundry facilities, and generous closet configurations such as walk-in closets and pantry space. Shared amenity areas extend to a roof deck, a planted garden and limited private outdoor terraces under 60 sq ft, plus building storage for residents. Management is hands-on: a live-in superintendent, full-time porter/handyman, and part-time doormen provide entry and maintenance coverage; some units benefit from flexible sponsor and sublet policies. Parking is available via an attached garage and the building is smoke-free. The setting delivers high walkability with multiple subway lines, crosstown buses, supermarkets, fitness studios and restaurants within a few blocks, and easy pedestrian access to Central Park and the East River promenade.