Welcome to 240 East 55th Street located in the heart of Manhattan. This spacious and airy large alcove studio has pleasant tree and street views from 18 feet of windows. The kitchen has ample cabinets and storage as well as stainless steel appliances including dishwasher and microwave. There is a large bathroom and plenty of storage space. There are hardwood floors throughout. The sleeping alcove is off set from the large living area.
The building features a live in super, full-time porter, part-time doorman (Tuesday to Friday 4:00pm-12:00am and Saturday to Monday 8:00am to 12:00am), a laundry room, newly renovated hallways, bike room, storage area and attached parking garage (parking not included). Whole Foods and the 6, E, F, M trains are 2 blocks away! Located near Central Park and the East River Promenade. There is a Whole Foods market two blocks away as well as many other neighborhood services including numerous fine restaurants. Cats ok. Dogs are not permitted.
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Stretching from 40th street to 59th and hugged by the East River and Fifth Avenue, Midtown East is a bustling business district by day but quiet refuge by night. With some of Manhattan's most famous architecture, Midtown East is an elegant mixture of old and new, celebrating the luxury of the city while preserving its history.
Midtown East, like the rest of Manhattan, was historically farmland during the early days. Affluent families were drawn to the region because of its peaceful surroundings and convenient access to the East River, which made the area ideal for agriculture.
During the 1800's and early 1900's, Midtown East became a hotspot for industry, welcoming factories, breweries, and slaughterhouses. With industry came workers, mostly Irish and German immigrants who contributed to the area with projects such as the construction of Saint Patrick's Cathedral in 1879.
By the time Grand Central Terminal was built in 1913, the neighborhood…
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