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136 East 55th Street

Elevated City Living

Turtle Bay Luxury Apartments

Located in a prime Midtown location, 136 East 55th Street offers spacious Turtle Bay apartments in one of Manhattan’s most sought-after neighborhoods. Sincere service and thoughtful attention to detail are at the heart of the Rudin Residential experience, allowing residents to feel welcomed, comfortable, and truly at home from the moment they arrive.

Find Your New Home

Availability

Explore current availability at 136 East 55th Street, where each Rudin residence is thoughtfully designed and complemented by services that simplify and enhance daily life. 

Bedrooms
Price

Residence 2D

1 Bedroom / 1 Bath
1,008 SF
$5,595
Available

Premium Appliances, Convertible, Hardwood Floors, Oversized Windows, Abundant Closet Space

Residence 9R

1 Bedroom / 1 Bath
913 SF
$5,450
Available 03/14/26

Premium Appliances, Renovated, Hardwood Floors, Oversized Windows, Abundant Closet Space

Residence 9Q

1 Bedroom / 1 Bath
883 SF
$5,250
Available

Premium Appliances, Renovated, Hardwood Floors, Oversized Windows, Abundant Closet Space

Residence 5M

1 Bedroom / 1 Bath
769 SF
$4,995
Available

Premium Appliances, Hardwood Floors, Oversized Windows, Abundant Closet Space

Residence 3J

2 Bedrooms / 2 Baths
1,107 SF
$7,395
Available 03/23/26

Premium Appliances, In-residence Washer & Dryer, Convertible, Hardwood Floors, Oversized Windows, Abundant Closet Space

History

More about the building

Designed by the renowned Emery Roth & Sons, this iconic building was built by Rudin, combining timeless architecture with hospitality-style management. It is perfectly situated at the corner of East 55th Street and Lexington Avenue in Manhattan’s prestigious Turtle Bay, and close to the 4, 5, 6, E, F, M, N, R, and W subway lines.

The Neighborhood

Midtown East

136 East 55th Street places you at the heart of classic New York City living and unmatched convenience — and just moments from the scenic East River waterfront. With the city’s best transit connections at Grand Central Terminal, the dynamic neighborhood is home to world-class restaurants, luxury shopping, and cultural landmarks including Rockefeller Center, MoMA, and more.

Midtown east
A red sign for The Morgan Library & Museum with the building in the background
Lifestyle

Life in Midtown East

Our Midtown East apartments seamlessly blend the comforts of home with the sophistication of luxury hospitality. From exclusive events to meticulous property management, every detail is thoughtfully considered to provide an experience that is both effortless and exceptional.

Midtown Lifestyle
Morgan Library & Museum
  • What Residents are Saying

    “ Incredibly Welcoming & Helpful ”

    "I’ve been a resident here for almost 10 years, and I can honestly say the building staff is one of the main reasons we’ve stayed so long. They are incredibly welcoming, helpful, and the team does an excellent job maintaining the property, keeping everything running smoothly and looking great year-round. What I appreciate most is the consistency — many of the same staff members have been here throughout my time in the building."
    - Michael H.
  • What Residents are Saying

    “ Always Going Out of Their Way ”

    “I have been a resident tenant for 15 years ++ and what keeps me renewing yearly (I wish every 2!) is the staff in the building. As a family with young kids, the staff is always going out of their way to stop and spend time with the kids and get to know them and see them grow up.”
    - Julie G.
  • What Residents are Saying

    “ So Happy Living Here ”

    “We are now in our second year living in this building and it’s been a great experience from the day we moved in. The building staff are all truly kind, phenomenal people (and are collectively a main reason we are so happy living here)!”
    - Jon W.
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