220 East 57th Street Midtown East Apartment For Sale

-Co-op\n-Full-time doorman\n-Unlimited subletting after one year with board approval\n-Co-purchasing, guarantors, and pied-à-terre use allowed with board approval\n\nResidence 17G at 220 East 57th Street is a high-floor, move-in ready one-bedroom home at The Carlton East, offering bright north-facing city views, a quiet atmosphere, and an exceptionally functional layout in the heart of Midtown East. Perched on the 17th floor, this pristine apartment delivers a peaceful retreat above the energy of the city below.\n\nThe spacious layout is both inviting and versatile, featuring a large living room with a separate dining alcove that easily serves as a home office — ideal for modern living. The generous bedroom comfortably accommodates a king-size bed plus additional furniture, while closets galore throughout the home provide outstanding storage solutions rarely found in a one-bedroom.\n\nThe beautifully renovated kitchen is equipped with stainless steel appliances, including a dishwasher, along with ample cabinetry for everyday ease. The bathroom is designed for comfort with both a full tub and shower, perfect for unwinding at the end of the day.\n\nThe Carlton East is a well-maintained, full-service post-war cooperative offering residents a 24-hour doorman, live-in superintendent, central laundry, bike room, and additional storage. The building allows up to 80% financing and welcomes co-purchasing, guarantors, and pied-à-terre use (board approval).\n\nA standout benefit is the rare flexibility: unlimited subletting after one year of ownership, giving buyers condo-like rental freedom within a co-op setting.\n\nIdeally located on East 57th Street, you are moments from top dining, shopping, Whole Foods, Trader Joe’s, and multiple subway lines including the 4/5/6, N/R/Q, M, F, and E trains — bringing convenience, connectivity, and value together in one of Manhattan’s most central neighborhoods.\n\n*There is a quarterly capital assessment of $9.40/share/year, payable on March 1st, June 1st, September 1st, and December 1st through 2027. The quarterly assessment for this unit is $1,198.