Building Description
316 East 55th St, is a seven-story elevator-serviced apartment building between First Avenue and Second Avenue that services multiple subway lines nearby such as the 6, E & M lines. This seven story post-war residential building built in 1958, harbors 41 rent regulated units, 27 which are alcoves, 13 that are studios and 1 bedroom. The building allows for any of its alcoves to be fully convertible to a true one bedroom apartment or combined to create a 2 or 3 bedroom apartments. The 3 ground floor units offer large private outdoor spaces and an open roof. Amenities include an elevator, laundry services in the basement, and lots of unused convertible basement space. Outside the residence, tenants can enjoy all the benefits the Sutton Place area in the Midtown neighborhood has to offer such as the two parks overlooking the east river, and a short walk to the core of midtown to enjoy dining, shopping and entertainment needs.
