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1 Bathroom $3,800
Plus Fees
12 Month Lease
660 10/15/25

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10/15/25 $3,800
Plus Fees
12 Month Lease
660Sq. Ft.
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240 E 55th St

Enjoy being at the center of everything in this converted one bedroom apartment with stunning south-facing views. Perched on the 9th floor of a doorman building in Midtown East, this spacious home is easily large enough to accommodate separate living... , dining, and work areas. The bedroom welcomes a queen sized bed and dresser, with room for more. Featuring hardwood floors, windowed kitchen and bath, two large entry closets, a separate dressing room, and spectacular light from eastern and southern exposures, this is the perfect home, whether you're looking for a pied-a-terre or full time residence. The building has an on-site super, part-time doorman, and laundry in the building. Located just two blocks from the E/M/6 train station at 53rd St, and 5 blocks from the 59th St Express station with the 4/5/6/N/R/W trains, this apartment is within easy reach of all that New York City has to offer.

Lease Terms

  • 12 month lease

Contact

Keller Williams Realty Empire
Dawn Frojen
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Amenities

Unit Features

  • Hardwood Floors
  • Heat - Central
  • Heat - Floor/Wall
  • Heating
  • Kitchen
  • Refrigerator

Shopping Centers

Grand Central Terminal Walk: 17 min Distance: 0.9 mi
E Walk Walk: 30 min Distance: 1.6 mi
Port Authority Bus Terminal Walk: 34 min Distance: 1.8 mi

Military

Brooklyn Support Activity Drive: 15 min Distance: 7.2 mi
Governors Island Support Center Drive: 17 min Distance: 7.7 mi

Transit / Subway

Lexington Avenue-53 Street Walk: 5 min Distance: 0.3 mi
51 Street Walk: 7 min Distance: 0.4 mi
Lexington Av/53 St Walk: 3 min Distance: 0.2 mi
59 Street (4,5,6 Line) Walk: 7 min Distance: 0.4 mi
Manhattan Tram Station Walk: 5 min Distance: 0.3 mi
Grand Central Walk: 13 min Distance: 0.7 mi
Grand Central Terminal Walk: 17 min Distance: 0.9 mi
33 St (Path) Walk: 33 min Distance: 1.8 mi
New York Penn Station (Njt) Walk: 38 min Distance: 2.0 mi
Long Island City Station Walk: 37 min Distance: 2.1 mi

Airports

LaGuardia Drive: 15 min Distance: 6.8 mi
Newark Liberty International Drive: 23 min Distance: 15.5 mi

Colleges and Universities Nearby

LIM College Walk: 10 min Distance: 0.5 mi
Hunter College Walk: 17 min Distance: 0.9 mi
Marymount Manhattan College Walk: 17 min Distance: 0.9 mi
Weill Cornell Medical College Walk: 20 min Distance: 1.0 mi

Parks and Recreation

Sony Wonder Technology Lab Walk: 8 min Distance: 0.5 mi
St. Catherine's Park Walk: 15 min Distance: 0.8 mi
Central Park Zoo Walk: 18 min Distance: 0.9 mi
Bryant Park Walk: 25 min Distance: 1.3 mi
Queensbridge Park Walk: 49 min Distance: 2.5 mi

Ratings

Walker's Paradise

100

Walk Score ®

Out of 100

Lace up your walking shoes because this area is considered a walker’s paradise.

Rider's Paradise

100

Transit Score ®

Out of 100

Living in this area is considered a rider’s paradise, with world-class transportation.

Very Bikeable

80

Bike Score ®

Out of 100

This area is very Bikable. You’ll find a variety of bike paths and lanes.

About the Listing Agent

Dawn Frojen

LISTING AGENT

Keller Williams Realty Empire

Dawn Frojen strives to make her clients' lives easier. She starts by listening to their needs and develops a strategy to help them realize their goals then does everything she can to ensure their real estate transaction is as enjoyable as possible. Her training as a Certified Negotiation Expert (CNE) and experience as a project manager for her own renovation of a Brooklyn home make her well-positioned to assist clients in sorting through the myriad of variables a real estate transaction presents. Whether you're a first time buyer with many questions, a seller who needs to close quickly or a seasoned investor who simply needs a little guidance, Dawn has the right solution for you and will cater to your specific needs. Her excellent communication, persistence, optimism and ability to respond effectively in all types of negotiations make Dawn a great asset to those that she works with. A native of Minneapolis, Minnesota Dawn arrived in New York in 1999 by way of Los Angeles, where she graduated cum laude from the University of Southern California (USC). While in college Dawn served as Vice-President of the Phi Chapter of Chi Omega and studied abroad in Spain and England. She has held many positions in the USC Alumni Club of New York, including Scholarship Chair, Signature Events Chair and President. In 2015 she was honored with the Spirit of Troy Award for her efforts and contributions to the Club. She has served as Regent and was named Outstanding Junior Member of the Year for the Brooklyn Chapter DAR. In her spare time Dawn enjoys traveling, running, and scuba diving. She has run ten marathons, including New York City, London, Chicago, Marine Corps, Los Angeles, and Rome. Her current running goal is to complete half marathons in all 50 states. Prior to getting her real estate license in 2005, Dawn enjoyed a career in luxury travel sales, working for All Nippon Airways, the Four Seasons, Eos and Silverjet.

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