40 W 55th Street #5B
MLS® #RLS20053911
Listing by CORE Group Marketing LLC
2
Bedrooms
2
Baths
1,354
Sq. Ft.
1925
Year Built
Quick Summary
Property Highlights
- Views: City
- Fireplace: 1 fireplace
- Character: Pre-war building (1925)
Property Details
Listing History
| Event | Date | Price | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Listed | Oct 10, 2025 | $2,300,000 | - |
| Currently | May 7, 2026 | $2,300,000 | - |
Description
Residence 5B is a spacious, charming pre-war condominium with two bedrooms, two windowed baths and a windowed kitchen. A wood-burning fireplace, beautiful hardwood floors, great built-ins and through-the-wall AC, the apartment also features a formal dining room/den, making this a perfect home for gracious living and entertaining. This Rosario Candela building was respectfully modernized in 2006 and offers new mechanicals but retains its old-world feel. Situated in a vibrant Midtown location, with access to the finest retail stores, restaurants, Central Park, museums, Broadway theaters and Carnegie Hall, each just moments away, the building also provides privacy with only four residences per floor. Building amenities include doorman, central laundry room and ample private storage space, with the interiors and lobby featuring the designs of Sean Johnson Decor inspired by the nearby Museum of Modern Art. Pets are welcome.
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About Midtown
View All Midtown ListingsMidtown Manhattan is the city's primary commercial and transit hub, home to Grand Central Terminal, Rockefeller Center, Bryant Park, and the Empire State Building. The residential market features luxury condo towers, classic pre-war cooperatives, and postwar doorman buildings served by nearly every subway line in the system. Properties range from high-floor units with skyline panoramas to well-maintained co-ops along the tree-lined side streets east and west of Fifth Avenue.
Midtown Live Market Data
View NeighborhoodActive Listings
203
Median Asking Price
$1.97M
Median $/Sqft
$1,693
Avg Days on Market
N/A
New This Week
3
Price Reduced
30%
Sold (30 Days)
19
Median Sale Price
$2.10M
Live data from RLS at REBNY • Updated 5/7/26, 3:40 AM EST
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40 W 55th Street #5B, Midtown, New York County
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Source: NYC PLUTO (Primary Land Use Tax Lot Output), NYC Department of City Planning (data.cityofnewyork.us)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about this property
The current listed common charges are $1,491.5 per month. Confirm the exact amount with the listing broker before making an offer.
The current listed annual property tax is $19,156, or roughly $1,596 per month. Verify the current assessment with your attorney before closing.
This property has 2 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms.
The listed interior living area is 1,354 square feet. Verify dimensions independently during due diligence.
According to MLS records, the building was constructed in 1925, making it approximately 101 years old.
This listing is a condominium. Buyers receive a deed to their individual unit and own their space outright, subject to condo association rules.
Pets are permitted at this property. Contact the listing broker for weight limits or breed restrictions.
At the current list price of $2,300,000 for 1,354 sq ft, the asking price per square foot is approximately $1,699. This figure is for reference only and may differ from appraised or assessed values.
To schedule a private showing, contact Milton Coste at (917) 416-7433 or [email protected]. Per REBNY guidelines effective 2025, a Buyer Representation Agreement is required before a buyer's broker can show you properties. You may attend open houses independently without one.
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