Studio apartment for rent in Sutton Place, Manhattan

235 East 54th Street #3D

Sutton Place, Manhattan, NY 10022

  • Studio
  • 1 bath
  • Available Nov 1

About this apartment

Renovated studio on a quiet walk-up block in Sutton Place

This fully renovated studio sits on the third floor of a quiet, well-maintained walk-up. Softened with soundproofing from its former life as an owner-occupied home, it has hardwood floors and open city and skyline views. The kitchen has a dishwasher and generous storage, plus an eat-in area that flows into the living space. The bathroom carries the same clean, updated finishes. A live-in super is on site. Pets are welcome. Board application and approval required.

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Read the lister’s description

A Sweet Retreat in the Heart of Midtown Welcome to this charming, fully renovated studio on the 3rd floor of a quiet, well-maintained walk-up building. Formerly owner-occupied, the apartment has been thoughtfully upgraded and soundproofed for comfort and tranquility. The kitchen features abundant storage, a dishwasher, and an eat-in area that opens seamlessly to the living space—perfect for casual dining or entertaining. The bathroom mirrors the kitchen’s modern aesthetic with clean lines and updated finishes. Ideally situated in Midtown, you’re moments from major transportation, great restaurants, and all the neighborhood conveniences that make city living easy. Whether you’re commuting or exploring, this location puts you at the center of it all. Board application and approval required. Fees include: Application fee - $200 Processing fee - $450 Credit/background report - $200 Move in deposit - $2500 First month's rent and one month's rent for security deposit.

Written by Sotheby's International Realty. LeaseLine shows it as it appears on StreetEasy.

Apartment details

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Administration
$450, required
Move-in deposit
$2,500, required
Application fee
$200, required
Background check
$200, required
Security deposit
$2,750, required
Pets
Dogs allowed
Rooms
2
New development
No
Available on
2026-11-01
Housing type
co op
Furnished
No

About the building

  • Built in 1900
  • 16 apartments
  • 4 floors
  • No elevator on record

Nearest subway

Lexington Av/51-53 Sts (6,E,F)6EF

  • 0.2 miles away
  • Step-free access
  • 4 stations within half a mile

School zones

School district 2. From the city’s school zone maps. Zones can change from year to year, so confirm with NYC Public Schools.

The city’s recent property tax bills show no registered rent-stabilized apartments in this building. Owners sometimes register late or not at all, so ask the lister if it matters to you.

Violations and inspections

This apartment (3D)
No open violations
Pests
2 open
No open violations about
Lead paint, mold, heat and hot water, or leaks
Bedbugs
None in the owner’s 2025 filing

Renovation and building permits

Building permits
Last issued April 2025. General construction and plumbing in the last 5 years

How it compares

Per apartment, compared with 139 other apartments LeaseLine listed in Sutton Place in the last 90 days.

  • Open HPD violations12 open, 1 immediately hazardous

    More per apartment than 86% of Sutton Place apartments on LeaseLine.

  • Heat and hot water complaintsNone in the last 12 months

    None. 92% of Sutton Place apartments on LeaseLine have none either.

  • Noise complaintsNone in the last 12 months

    None. 29% of Sutton Place apartments on LeaseLine have none either.

  • Buildings Department complaints1 complaint in the last 12 months

    More per apartment than 87% of Sutton Place apartments on LeaseLine.

Public records from NYC Open Data and the MTA, as of October 15, 2026. Class C violations are immediately hazardous and class B hazardous. Subway distances are in a straight line, so the walk is a little longer. Permit dates are when the Buildings Department issued the permit, not when work was done. Records and reviews can be out of date, so confirm what matters to you with the lister.

About this listing

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