$5,350/mo
MLS# RLS20123791 · Turtle Bay
Listed November 2, 2026 · New today
Available now
2 Beds 1 Baths
Explore New York City living where we offer a variety of spacious, quiet, light-filled studio, 1-bedroom, and 2-bedroom apartments for rent in the heart of Midtown East. 155 E 55th is a beautiful doorman building conveniently situated next to all of the major subway lines including the E, M, N, R, W, 4, 5, 6. Located just two blocks away from the Whole Foods on 57th street, you’ll be able to enjoy all the great restaurants, bars, and cafes that this neighborhood has to offer.Building Features:• Doorman• Elevator• Laundry Room• Small Package Room• Live-in SuperNeighborhood:Home to some of the most notable art institutions and museums in NYC, Midtown East is well known for its unparalleled shopping, immaculate landscaping, and amazing eateries. Located in the prestigious and understated Sutton/Beekman neighborhoods, 155 E 55th meets all your needs.Nestled near Central Park and Sutton Place Park and located among great restaurants and cafes only elevates Midtown East residents’ city lifestyle. Grab your morning cup of Joe at Manhattan Espresso Cafe. Stop by Mangia’s 57th for a casual and equally delicious lunch or top off your night with a fancy dinner at Club A Steakhouse, and cocktails at The Bar Room.Transportation:Close to the E, M trains at 53rd St, and the 4, 5, 6, N, R, W trains on 59th street, which allow you to easily travel well into parts of Downtown Manhattan, Queens and Brooklyn.Equal Housing Opportunity*Price shown is Base Rent. Residents are required to pay: At Application: Application Fee ($20.00/leaseholder, nonrefundable); At Move-in: Security Deposit (Refundable) (100%/unit); Utility- Electric- Third Party (direct to provider). Please visit the property website for a full list of all optional and situational fees. Floor plans are artist’s rendering. All dimensions are approximate. Actual product and specifications may vary in dimension or detail. Not all features are available in every rental home. Please see a representative for details.Images/tours shown may depict a similar unit type and may not be representative of the subject residence. Images/tours may be virtually staged for illustrative purposes or may represent artist renderings.

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155 E 55th Street is a 13-story residential building in Turtle Bay, completed in 1961 and home to 56 residential units. The most recent major alteration on record was in 1982.
The closest subway is Lexington Av/53 St (6, E, F), about a 3-minute walk. Central Park is roughly 10 minutes away on foot.
Compiled from NYC public records and open data.
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155 E 55th Street 9-E
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
Turtle Bay is covered by our Midtown East guide.
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.