136 E 56th St #8L, Manhattan, NY 10022
OFF MARKET

136 E 56th St #8L
Manhattan, NY 10022

Midtown
  • 1 Bed
  • 1 Bath
  • 850 sqft
1 Bed
1 Bath
850 sqft

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UNMATCHABLE PRICE! OVERSIZED CONVERTIBLE 2-BEDROOM/DEN only minutes from Central Park and 2 blocks to Whole Foods (See Alternate Floor Plan). Create your dream home in the heart of Manhattan with Western light and privacy - a true hidden gem! The expansive living/dining room affords enough space to add a guest bedroom or home office. The oversized primary bedroom can easily accommodate a king-size bed and offers a walk-in closet with an abundance of storage throughout. Space, serenity, exceptional storage, flexible layout and lovely hardwood floors complete this offering! This is an opportunity for the smart buyer to create their designer home in the heart of Manhattan just off of Park Avenue.

This wonderful home is ideally located in a white-glove Coop with a recently unveiled limestone façade; and the lobby and hallway grand re-design is soon to be completed! Its central location is now more coveted than ever as homeowners appreciate the ease of access to all amenities - a dining and shopping destination, only a short walk to Central Park, and just blocks to all major subways, Bloomingdales and Whole Foods Market. Additional amenities include 24-hour doorman, superior staff, on-site garage at a reduced rate to shareholders and storage space. Liberal policies include Pied a Terres and Sublets upon approval, 80% financing permitted, plus Gifting and Co-Purchasing allowed. This is an opportunity not to be missed! Please contact the SELLER'S AGENT for a private appointment at your convenience.
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A/C
Cooling only
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None
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Listed
Less than a day ago

Home Details for 136 E 56th St #8L

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1962
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Coop

Interior Features

Interior Details
Additional StorageNumber of Rooms: 3Storage
Appliances & Utilities
Dishwasher
Heating & Cooling
Air ConditioningCooling System: Central
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Elevator

Community

Units in Building: 147

Additional Information

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Price History for 136 E 56th St #8L

DatePriceEventSource
06/21/2024$800,000Listed For SaleStreetEasy #10401296682
04/18/2022$616,000Sold
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12/08/2021$640,000PendingStreetEasy #10401296682
10/28/2021$640,000PriceChange
StreetEasy #10401296682
10/14/2021$675,000PriceChange
StreetEasy #10401296682
09/24/2021$725,000Listed For SaleStreetEasy #10401296682

Market trends in New York

Last updated April 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$773K
$2.33KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
97.7%
0.0%MoM
Price per sq ft
$635
$2MoM
Available listings
18005
1104MoM
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Comparable Sales for 136 E 56th St #8L

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
475 Park Ave #11E, New York, NY
0.12
Coop
$650,000
07/30/25
1
1
900
136 E 56th St #4J, New York, NY
0.00
Coop
$910,000
02/25/26
1
1
1,000
136 E 56th St #4J, Manhattan, NY
0.00
Coop
$910,000
03/02/26
1
1
1,000
118 E 60th St #4B, New York, NY
0.20
Coop
$600,000
09/15/25
1
1
850
118 E 60th St #4B, Manhattan, NY
0.20
Coop
$600,000
09/24/25
1
1
850
245 E 54th St #22M, New York, NY
0.23
Coop
$699,000
10/17/25
1
1
850
245 E 54th St #22M, Manhattan, NY
0.23
Coop
$699,000
11/03/25
1
1
850
300 E 59th St #803, Manhattan, NY
0.31
Coop
$640,000
05/05/26
1
1
850
320 E 57th St #11B, New York, NY
0.30
Coop
$655,000
11/10/25
1
1
825
320 E 57th St #11B, Manhattan, NY
0.30
Coop
$655,000
11/14/25
1
1
825

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  • 77 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 76 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 75 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 72 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 71 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 70 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 57 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 47 % Say it's quiet

  • 46 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 37 % Say kids play outside

  • 34 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 33 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 31 % Say parking is easy

  • 25 % Say car is needed

  • 21 % Say there are community events

  • 21 % Say there's wildlife

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  • Alisha Delgado
    "It’s great.. public transportation is awesome. Easily to get around the city and the other boroughs."
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  • Josh Kinsella
    "A great mixture of City and Suburban vibes. Great location for commuting and Air Travel. Amazing public schools. "
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  • Alisha Delgado
    "It’s a beautiful area to raise your children. A lot of areas to shop and eat. Close to highways and transit. "
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  • Mhoskinson
    "Great place to live! Close to Broadway, best restaurants in the city, and the Hudson River. We’ve lived in four neighborhoods in NYC and this one is the best!"
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  • Michelle Ackerman
    "Well, they better be city dogs, used to lots of people, cars and unexpected noises(and subway grates that hurt their feet"
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  • Alfredo Hernandez
    "Great location, you can get almost anywhere by walking, lots of options and thinks to do around, nice restaurants, bars and all kind of food"
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    "you see them allow their dogs to poop everywhere and pretend they didn't see it and blatantly walk away "
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    "I don't have any problem with dogs in my neighborhood I really love dogs, I think people have to walk out to park or "
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    "I love this area. I love how it looks. I understand the limits of what I. An do to live here. I am very motivated to live here in New York."
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    "Great nice easy to get here subway and bus taxi . Many shops and restaurants. Lots of museums and many parks too "
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    "It’s a good area, very quiet, clean, good schools and I found all near. I recommend this neighborhood all time, it’s difficult find something for rent. "
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    "Very congested. A lot of people. A lot of traffic. A lot of lights. Seems fun to be here . Many restaurants "
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    "The street is too busy to walk dogs. Go to Central Park as there is a lot of room for dogs. NYC is congested."
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    "I work in this neighborhood, it’s a easy place to hang out and meet people. Would like to love here someday"
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  • Trulia User
    "Big urban neighborhood with nice amenities for kids in Central Park. Natural History Museum and great restaurants and tons of activities its probably one of the best urban neighborhoods in the world. "
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    "I walk to work. I walk about 8 minutes to get to the office. Subway and Taxis are also very available. "
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  • Fm268
    "It’s very convenient. You’re close to lower Manhattan that i hang out quite a lot where all my favorite restaurants are and you’re also close to Central Park, one of my favorite places in Manhattan. "
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  • Sad L.
    "The place is really great. The Peiple Are Friendly But The Lofestyle Is Busy As Conpare To To Other Cities. "
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  • Shamey R.
    "Central Park is everything, use it every day. Wear ear plugs on the streets and be patient with tourists."
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  • Brienmosley
    "We have many local restaurants and the staff remember you. Also, I know the people at local coffee shops, bars, and groceries. "
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  • Kate L.
    "30 minutes To get where I need to be good access to most trains at Columbus Circle generally very clean can be pretty crowded"
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  • Kate L.
    "Close to Central Park, not a lot of small parks or grassy areas otherwise. Very noisy. Lots of traffic. I wouldn’t recommend having a dog in this neighborhood. I recommend UES or UWS"
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  • Alexa C.
    "There’s a few high schools in the area. One being a great performing arts school but there’s two high schools with very “rowdy” teenagers. Especially, on 10th Avenue."
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  • Richdabarber
    "the beauty of the high buildings and the lights. so much things to do with the family or friends or spouse. "
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  • jimmy
    "I live here because of my job. This place is about money and that's it. It is an ugly dirty area lacking any sense of community that exploits people for the benefit of the rootless cosmopolitan financial elites."
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  • Kelly M.
    "Not a good neighborhood to live. Way too busy with tons of tourists. Better for just visiting or working from here. "
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  • Jill M.
    "Lots of other dogs to meet. Proximity to Central Park. Have to be careful of delivery bikes. Can walk your dog anytime. Lexington Ave can be crowded."
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  • Lesliedonado
    "flee markets sculptures in midtown new every few months the museums, times square, restaurants, New York ice. cream, juniors cheese cake, multi cultural, tourists, visitors, you sometimes see celebrities, like jimmy Fallen , Denzel Washington many many different types of people . Broadway shows, fun buildings like top of the rock "
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    "in nyc there is ALWAYS A SPECIAL EVENT!!! RESTAURANT ROW, TIMES SQUARE, THE LIST GES ON AND ON. Rockefeller st patricks cathedral, 5th Avenue, shopping, central park everything here is special. "
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  • Angel D.
    "I lived here for 6 yrs and I'm happy to be moving soon to somewhere it'll be safe for my kids to play outside without worrying about shootouts"
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  • Trulia User
    "My Commute is easy and quick. I live near all public transportation. Very easy to navigate around NY "
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  • Calom
    "Lots of parks lots of grocery stores lots of activities invaded by tourists full of subways terrible traffic"
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  • Sharese911
    "Holiday Market in Central Park. Winter Ballet and MET Opera. Museums within a 5 minute car commute away."
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  • Lynn A. .
    "There are lots of other dog parents in the neighborhood. The streets are safe for walking about. Friendly neighbors always willing to lend a helping hand. "
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  • Jill M.
    "Public transport is a great way to get around, growing up in a city teaches children independence and street smarts, Education costs are prohibitive"
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  • Jill M.
    "Proximity to transportation, theatres, Lincoln center and restaurants. Good neighborhood vibe, Whole Foods etc"
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  • Leannemas
    "It’s the heart of the city. Nestled between time square and Central Park. I love that I can walk to work "
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136 E 56th St #8L, Manhattan, NY 10022 is a 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 850 sqft coop built in 1962. 136 E 56th St #8L is located in Midtown, Manhattan. This property is not currently available for sale. 136 E 56th St #8L was last sold on Apr 18, 2022 for $616,000.