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$1,150,000
MLS# RLS20111995 · Midtown East
Originally listed at $1,250,000. Price last reduced on October 15, 2026.
Listed September 1, 2026 · 57 days on the market
2 Beds 2 Baths
Spacious Two Bedroom, Two Bath Home in Prime Midtown East
Residence 12B is a generously proportioned five room, two bedroom, two bathroom home in a full-service Midtown East cooperative, ideally located on a quiet block between Park and Lexington Avenues.
With its expansive proportions and desirable split bedroom layout, the residence offers the scale and separation of a true two bedroom home, along with exceptional potential to create a space tailored to your style. A gracious living area provides ample room for both entertaining and everyday living, while abundant closets and storage add to the home's practicality.
The full-service building offers a full time doorman, live in superintendent, elevator, laundry room, bike room, storage and parking. The cooperative is notably accommodating, permitting pets, pied-à-terre ownership, co-purchasing, guarantors and subletting.
Set in the heart of Midtown East, 136 East 56th Street places an exceptional array of dining, shopping and cultural destinations within easy reach, along with convenient access to multiple subway lines.
Offering generous proportions, a versatile layout and an outstanding location, Residence 12B presents a compelling opportunity to create a sophisticated Manhattan home.

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$9,459 / month
Co-op share loans aren't subject to mortgage recording tax. Not included: attorney, title insurance, lender and appraisal fees, board application and move-in fees, flip tax and prepaid items. Estimates only, based on the published New York State rates. Your attorney and lender will confirm the real figures.
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136 E 56TH Street is a 21-story elevator cooperative in Midtown East, completed in 1962 and home to 108 residential units. The most recent major alteration on record was in 1985.
The closest subway is 59 St (4, 5, 6, N, R, W), about a 5-minute walk. Central Park is roughly 8 minutes away on foot.
Compiled from NYC public records and open data.
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136 E 56TH Street 12B
Walking times are estimates. Schools shown are the nearest public and charter schools and are not zone assignments; a nearby school is not necessarily the one an address is zoned for. Confirm zoning with the NYC Department of Education. Sources: MTA, NYC Parks and NYC Department of City Planning open data.
The Neighborhood
Iconic residential towers with sweeping skyline views in the heart of Manhattan's most prestigious corridor.
Walkability
9/10
Public transit
10/10
Schools
7/10
Dining
9/10
Groceries & parks
7/10
UNIS draws a global student body and offers an internationally recognized curriculum. Families also benefit from proximity to Upper East Side private schools within a short commute.
Private schools in the area include United Nations International School.