Sun-Drenched Top-Floor 1BR in Prime Midtown East
Welcome to this spacious, light-filled 1-bedroom apartment on the 5th floor (top floor) of a classic walk-up building. Featuring a flexible wing-style layout, the space provides optimal privacy and separationideal for roommates or creating a dedicated home office.
Apartment Highlights:
Layout: Generous wing-type 1BR floor plan with excellent natural light throughout
Privacy: Top-floor positioning with no upstairs neighbors
Unbeatable Location & Neighborhood Amenities:
Grocery & Retail: Trader Joe's and Whole Foods are just 2 blocks away. Bloomingdale's, Home Depot, and Saks Fifth Avenue are right across the street.
Transit: 3-minute walk to the Lexington Ave/59th St station (N, R, W trains) and major bus lines (M15, M101, M102, M103).
Convenience: Drop-off and self-service laundry is located right at the corner (2nd Ave between 58th & 59th St).
Building Policies:
Cats allowed; strictly no dogs.
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226 E 59th St
New York, NY 10022
Apartment building
1 bed
Available units
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 Unit 5FW 1 bd, 1 ba Listing by: Taichi Fudosan | -- | Now | Fees may apply $3,550 |
What's special
Optimal privacy and separationExcellent natural light throughoutFlexible wing-style layout
Neighborhood: Sutton Place
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Getting around
Walk Score®
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Walker's ParadiseTransit Score®
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Rider's ParadiseBike Score®
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Very BikeableNearby schools in New York
East Side Elementary School, PS 267
Grades K-5 • 0.3 miles9/10
GreatSchools® Rating
Test Score Rating
10/10Student Progress Rating
7/10Jhs 104 Simon Baruch
Grades 6-8 • 1.9 miles8/10
GreatSchools® Rating
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9/10Student Progress Rating
6/10Art and Design High School
Grades 9-12 • 0.2 miles8/10
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7/10College Readiness Rating
9/10Living in New York
Sutton Place occupies a compact stretch of Manhattan’s East Side along the East River, with residential streets and waterfront views set apart from the bustle of Midtown. Sutton Place Park offers a leafy riverfront path and places to pause outdoors, while nearby playgrounds and the East River Esplanade add more open-air options. The neighborhood’s historic character shows in its townhouses and older apartment buildings, alongside modern residential towers. Dining ranges from casual cafés to restaurants, and nearby Midtown East expands the choice of shops and cultural venues; nightlife is quieter within Sutton Place itself. Residents can walk to local services and connect to the wider city by bus, subway stations in surrounding areas, or the Queensboro Bridge for cycling and driving. The Sutton Place neighborhood has a median rent of $4,995 per month and a typical range of $2,900 to $35,000.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is 226 E 59th St located, and what is the neighborhood like?
226 E 59th St is located at 226 E 59th St in Sutton Place, New York, NY. The surrounding area includes multiple restaurants and cafes within 2 miles, such as Birch Coffee, BG Restaurant, and Blue Bottle Coffee.
What hospitals and medical facilities are near 226 E 59th St?
The closest hospitals and medical facilities to 226 E 59th St include Memorial Sloan Kettering Evelyn H. Lauder Breast Center (0.3 miles away), NYU Langone Preston Robert Tisch Center for Men's Health (0.4 miles away), and US Athletic Training Center (0.4 miles away).
What schools are assigned to 226 E 59th St?
The schools assigned to 226 E 59th St include East Side Elementary School, PS 267, Jhs 104 Simon Baruch, and Art and Design High School.
What are the grocery stores and everyday shopping options near 226 E 59th St?
226 E 59th St is located near 5 grocery stores, including Katagiri (0 miles) and Trader Joe's (0.2 miles). Additional shopping options, including Bumble & Bumble, are approximately 0.2 miles away.
What colleges and universities are near 226 E 59th St?
226 E 59th St is located within 0.5 miles of Hunter College - CUNY, 0.6 miles of Cornell Tech, and 0.9 miles of Art Students League of New York.
