455 Fdr Dr

A mid-20th-century cooperative located on Manhattan’s Lower East Side, completed in 1955 and rising 21 stories with 35 sizable residences. Units are predominantly one- to three-bedroom layouts that emphasize generous proportions and flexible plans—many feature separate foyers, eat-in kitchens, multiple closets (including walk-ins), original and restored hardwood parquet or wide-plank floors, and abundant windows with double or multiple exposures. Several apartments include private balconies or small outdoor spaces with river, bridge, park and skyline views. The building’s masonry volume opens to extensive landscaped grounds: two private gardens/courtyards with playgrounds, plus additional planted areas framed for seasonal enjoyment and casual seating. Common interiors are finished with a staffed 24-hour attended lobby, community room, children’s playroom, laundry facilities and a fully equipped fitness center; there is also bicycle and building storage. Parking is not a primary on-site feature; neighborhood transit options and nearby amenities support car-light living. Co-op governance includes typical board approvals and rules (restrictions on dogs, subletting timelines, gifting/guarantor policies and maintenance structures), and some amenity access may require additional fees or waiting lists. Located steps from East River Park, waterfront paths and major bus and subway routes, the property sits in a family-friendly, transit-rich neighborhood with supermarkets, cinemas and new retail nearby.