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Run Your Business From Home — Legally — in Midtown East Manhattan

A rare professional-zoned live/work co-op in Sutton Place allowing doctors, therapists, consultants, attorneys and entrepreneurs to live and operate their practice from one address.

This type of zoning is almost impossible to find.

3,257 sq. ft. dual-use co-op on Manhattan’s East Side…

INCREDIBLE VALUE
$1,995,000
3257 sq ft • $613/sq ft

(Q3 2024 Average Midtown Manhattan Co-Op Price $952/sq ft)

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Live Work Midtown East Co-Op
Dual Entrance Apartment
Live Work Midtown East Co-Op
Live Work Midtown East Co-Op

Why This Property Is So Rare

Most Manhattan apartments say “perfect for working from home.”
That does NOT mean you can legally run a business.

This apartment is different.

This co-op explicitly allows:
• Professional office use
• Client visits
• Operating a practice from home
• Residential living in the same space

Properties like this rarely come to market.

Imagine Eliminating Your Commute Forever

Wake up. Start your day.

No subway.
No Midtown traffic.
No renting separate office space.

Just one elegant Manhattan address for both your life and your livelihood.

This is how many physicians, therapists, consultants and attorneys quietly live in NYC.

Who This Apartment Is Perfect For

This property was made for professionals who want freedom and flexibility:

• Doctors & Dentists
• Therapists & Psychologists
• Attorneys & Consultants
• Designers & Creatives
• Remote Executives & Entrepreneurs

If you meet clients, see patients, or run a professional service business, this is a game-changer.

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Replace Rent With Equity

Typical Manhattan office rent:
$3,000 – $7,000 per month

Owning a legal live-work apartment means:
• No separate office lease
• Tax advantages for business use
• One mortgage instead of two payments
• Long-term equity growth

This is not just an apartment.
It is a lifestyle and financial strategy.

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Take a Closer Look

Sutton Place — Quiet Luxury in Midtown East

Sutton Place offers something rare in Manhattan:

• Tree-lined streets
• Easy Midtown access
• Close to hospitals, law firms and corporate offices
• Private, elegant neighborhood feel

Perfect for professionals who want Midtown access without Midtown chaos.

Why Buyers Act Quickly on Live-Work Units

Legal live-work apartments represent a tiny fraction of Manhattan inventory.

When they appear, they attract:
• Physicians seeking practice space
• Therapists leaving rentals
• Entrepreneurs relocating to NYC
• Investors seeking mixed-use property

This opportunity will not last long.

Why Professionals Seek Live-Work Properties

Across Manhattan, professionals are moving toward integrated living and working:

• Hybrid work is permanent
• Office rents continue rising
• Commutes continue worsening
• Demand for flexible housing is growing

This is the future of Manhattan living.

Sutton Place Lifestyle

Sutton Place is known for its quiet elegance, tree-lined streets, and rich history. Home to diplomats and dignitaries, it offers a peaceful escape just minutes from Midtown Manhattan.

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3,257 sq. ft. co-op zoned for residential & professional use

Live Work Midtown East Co-Op

Two completely separate entrances

Residential: via doorman lobby

Professional: street-level entrance

Sunlight from East, South, and West exposures

Enter at 56th St 

On Site Garage

Plaza 400 Amenities

Full-time doorman, concierge, rooftop pool, gym, garage, and valet

Prestigious neighborhood with access to Midtown, UN Plaza, and the East River Greenway

Ideal For:

Cosmetic or medical professionals, lawyer, artist, entrepreneur  seeking elegant live/work headquarters

Developers looking for a high-margin luxury flip

Investors aiming to rent to professionals needing hybrid space

International buyers desiring NYC prestige, privacy, and space.

This is more than square footage—it’s a rare format, a powerful location, and an incredible value.

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400 E 56th St, New York, NY
📞 201-446-5520