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40 WEST 55 STREET

Manhattan · Midtown West · New York, NY 10019

Built 1925 10 Floors 35 Units Condominiums
A
99/100
Compliance Score

No open violations on record. Building is in full compliance.

What This Means for Buyers

40 WEST 55 STREET is a mid-size pre-war condominiums building with walk-up in Midtown West. Midtown West is a Manhattan neighborhood adjacent to Times Square, Broadway, and the Hudson River. Housing stock ranges from historic pre-war cooperatives to newer condominium towers, with dense subwa... Zoned C5-P, this building sits in a central commercial, highest density commercial. The building has a clean compliance record with no open violations.

Midtown West

Midtown West is a Manhattan neighborhood adjacent to Times Square, Broadway, and the Hudson River. Housing stock ranges from historic pre-war cooperatives to newer condominium towers, with dense subway coverage via the A/C/E, 1/2/3, and N/Q/R/W lines.

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Public Records & Ownership Lookup

Search this building's deed history, mortgages, and LLC ownership through official NYC government databases. Free public data.

ACRIS Records

Every recorded deed, mortgage, and lien since 1966.

nyc.gov

NYC Property Portal

Tax bill, ownership, building class, zoning.

BBL: 1012707501.00000000

LLC Lookup

Find the managing member of an LLC owner from ACRIS.

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DOB BIS Record

Department of Buildings permits, violations, and certificates of occupancy.

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Permanent Property Identifier

BBL: 1-01270-7501

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Active Listings in This Building

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Listing data provided by the REBNY Listing Service (RLS) and may not reflect all available activity. All listing information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Listing broker is identified in each listing detail.

Recently Rented in This Building

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Closed rental data from REBNY Listing Service (RLS). All information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

Sales History

Date ▼ Unit Beds Price Sq Ft
May 11, 2015Unit 6B3BRN/A1,354
Nov 22, 2019Unit 6-B2BR$1,850,0001,354
Oct 8, 2021Unit 8B2BR$1,850,0001,354
May 18, 2016Unit 3A2BR$2,250,0001,354
Mar 27, 2017Unit 7D2BRN/A1,070
Mar 18, 2026Unit 4D2BR$1,399,0001,070
Aug 4, 2014Unit 5B2BRN/A1,354
Mar 18, 2014Unit 9D2BRN/A1,070
Apr 17, 2014Unit 3D2BRN/A1,070
Nov 16, 2016Unit 8A2BR$2,250,0001,354
Oct 25, 2023Unit 7C2BR$1,350,0001,070
Jul 6, 2023Unit 7B2BR$2,100,0001,354
Dec 9, 2024Unit 1-E2BR$1,090,0001,070
May 13, 2024Unit 2B2BR$2,020,0001,354
Mar 5, 2025Unit 6D2BR$1,360,0001,070
Jul 10, 2024Unit 5D2BR$1,200,0001,070
Aug 22, 2013Unit 7D2BRN/A-
Jun 16, 2015Unit 6B3BRN/A1,354
Jul 1, 2014Unit 7A2BRN/A1,354
RLS

Closed sale data from REBNY Listing Service. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

Rental History

Unit Lease Date ▼ Rent Beds Baths Sq Ft
Unit 5BFeb 16, 2016$6,500/mo221,354
Unit 6DJun 10, 2025$6,995/mo221,070
Unit 5AApr 4, 2018$5,600/mo221,354
Unit 3BJun 28, 2017$5,500/mo221,354
Unit 9AJun 11, 2018$5,500/mo221,354
Unit 1-EMar 12, 2018$4,595/mo22-
Unit 8-DOct 11, 2013$4,600/mo221,070
Unit 6-BSep 6, 2016$5,600/mo221,354
Unit 1-ENov 14, 2024$5,649/mo221,070
Unit 1-EJun 23, 2022$5,500/mo22-
Unit 2BJan 11, 2023$7,995/mo221,354
Unit 1-EJul 23, 2024$5,895/mo221,070
Unit 7DJul 3, 2019$5,000/mo221,070
Unit 8-DJul 19, 2018$4,600/mo22-
Unit 3CAug 26, 2016$4,500/mo221,070
Unit 9AAug 28, 2013$4,950/mo221,354
Unit 9ADec 17, 2014$5,700/mo221,354
Unit 5AAug 26, 2013$6,000/mo221,354
Unit 3CMay 21, 2018$4,500/mo221,070
Unit 3CJun 21, 2021$4,000/mo22-
RLS

Closed rental data from REBNY Listing Service. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

Compliance & Violations

Clean Compliance Record

This building has no open violations on record with NYC DOB or HPD.

Source: NYC Department of Buildings & HPD (data.cityofnewyork.us)

Nearby Transit

5 Av/53 St

0.16 mi away

EM

57 St

0.19 mi away

FNQRW

51 St

0.43 mi away

6

59 St-Columbus Circle

0.49 mi away

1ABCD

59 St

0.50 mi away

456

Approximate walking distances.

Nearby Schools

No public schools found within walking distance.

Permits & Renovations

No recent permit filings found.

Zoning & Development

Zoning District
C5-P

Central commercial, highest density commercial.

Floor Area Ratio (FAR)
6.06 / 10.00
39% development potential remaining
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Building Details

Physical
Building Class
Condominiums (RM)
Land Use
4
Year Built
1925
Last Altered
1985
Floors
10
Total Units
39
Residential Units
35
Gross Floor Area
45,658 sq ft
Lot Area
7,531 sq ft
Lot Frontage
75 ft
Lot Depth
100.42 ft
Municipal Districts
Community District
CD 5
City Council
District 4
School District
2
Police Precinct
18
Fire Company
E023
Sanitation District
5
BBL
1012707501.00000000

Source: NYC PLUTO (data.cityofnewyork.us)

Official Records

ACRIS (NYC Property Records) NYC Finance (Tax & Assessment) NYC DOB BIS (Permits & Violations) NYC ZoLa (Zoning) Google Maps

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Location

Building Subway 🏫 Elementary 📚 Middle 🎓 High School

Frequently Asked Questions about 40 WEST 55 STREET

What kind of building is 40 WEST 55 STREET?
40 WEST 55 STREET is recorded in NYC PLUTO as a Condominiums (building class RM).
When was 40 WEST 55 STREET built?
Built in 1925, 10 floors, 39 total units. Data sourced from NYC PLUTO, the city's official tax lot database.
How many units are at 40 WEST 55 STREET?
35 residential units across 10 floors. The building also contains 4 commercial or non-residential units.
How many apartments are currently for sale at 40 WEST 55 STREET?
Active listing counts are loaded from the REBNY Listing Service in real time. See the Active Listings section above for current availability and price ranges. If no listings appear, there are no units currently on the market through RLS.
What is the average price per square foot at 40 WEST 55 STREET?
Per-square-foot pricing is calculated from closed sale transactions in the Sales History section above. Actual pricing varies by floor, exposure, renovation level, and unit layout. For a current valuation, contact Milton for a building-specific comparable market analysis.
What is the closest subway to 40 WEST 55 STREET?
The closest subway stop is 5 Av/53 St (E, M lines), approximately 0.16 mi away. Walking distances are approximate.
How can I see the full sales history for 40 WEST 55 STREET?
The Sales History section on this page shows closed transactions from the REBNY Listing Service (RLS). For full deed and mortgage history back to 1966, including lien searches and ownership chain verification, use ACRIS, NYC's free official property records system. Our step-by-step guide explains exactly how: ACRIS NYC: How to Search Deeds, Liens & Owner Records Free.
Who should I contact about a listing at 40 WEST 55 STREET?
Milton Coste, Licensed Real Estate Associate Broker at Keller Williams NYC. Call or text (917) 416-7433, email [email protected], or schedule a consultation online. Milton has represented buyers and sellers across all five boroughs for 25+ years.
Who owns 40 WEST 55 STREET?
The current owner of 40 WEST 55 STREET is recorded in the most recent deed on file with the NYC Department of Finance ACRIS system. To find the current owner: (1) visit acris.nyc.gov, (2) search by BBL 1-01270-7501 or by address, (3) sort by date descending and find the most recent deed. The grantee (buyer) on that deed is the current owner. If the owner is an LLC, look up the LLC's managing member at the NY Department of State Business Entity Database.
What is the BBL for 40 WEST 55 STREET?
The BBL (Borough, Block, Lot) for 40 WEST 55 STREET is 1-01270-7501. The first digit (1) identifies the borough: Manhattan. The next 5 digits are the tax block (1270) and the last 4 are the lot within that block (7501). BBLs never change even when addresses are renumbered, which makes them the most reliable identifier for NYC public records like ACRIS deeds, DOB permits, and tax bills.
Where can I find the deed history for 40 WEST 55 STREET?
Every recorded deed for 40 WEST 55 STREET since 1966 is searchable for free at acris.nyc.gov. Search by BBL 1-01270-7501 for the most reliable results. The deed history shows every ownership transfer with grantor (seller), grantee (buyer), date, and recorded sale price. Older transfers may show LLC names. To trace the LLC's managing member, cross-reference with the NY Department of State at apps.dos.ny.gov. Our step-by-step ACRIS guide walks through the full process.

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