SOLD FOR $1,200,000
· Closed July 10, 2024
40 W 55TH Street #5D
MLS® #RLS10983094
Listing by Serhant LLC
2
Bedrooms
2
Baths
1,070
Sq. Ft.
1924
Year Built
Quick Summary
Property Highlights
- Views: City
- Climate Control: Other
- Character: Pre-war building (1924)
Property Details
Listing History
| Event | Date | Price | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Listed | Jan 17, 2024 | $1,250,000 | - |
| Currently | May 8, 2026 | $1,200,000 | -4.0% |
Description
Classic City Living w/Fireplace Between MoMA and Central Park Introducing this elegant pre-war boutique Midtown condo with a wood-burning fireplace and triple exposure, a pristine 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom home offering a quintessential Manhattan lifestyle close to MoMA, Central Park, Carnegie Hall, Radio City Music Hall, and Rockefeller Center. A welcoming foyer with a coat closet flows past a windowed galley kitchen and into a spacious living and dining area saturated with southern light. Gorgeous hardwood floors complement its high ceilings and classic sash windows. The lovely wood-burning fireplace adds character and charm and is especially luxurious during cool fall and winter nights. The kitchen has western exposure and is equipped with custom white lacquer cabinets, sleek white countertops, mirrored backsplash, and high-end appliances including an eco-friendly induction stove. The primary suite receives warm southern light and boasts a wall of built-in closets as well as a windowed en-suite bathroom. The second bedroom has northern exposure with a deep reach-in closet and easy access to a windowed second bathroom. Both bathrooms have classic finishes with deep soaking tubs. A private storage space located in the basement is included. Note: the unit is being offered fully furnished or can be delivered unfurnished. Some of the listing photos are virtually staged to illustrate a side-by-side comparison of the present interior along with a contemporary inspired design aesthetic. 40 West 55th Street is a pre-war condominium with full-time door attendants, a live-in super, common laundry, and a bicycle room. Nestled in the heart of Midtown, the building is four blocks from Pulitzer Fountain and Central Park and is surrounded by restaurants, bars, cafes, cultural institutions, and shops. It is close to the Theater District, Columbus Circle, and Lenox Hill. Nearby subway lines include the 1/A/C/E/B/D/F/M/N/Q/R/W. 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
$1,694
Avg Days on Market
N/A
New This Week
3
Price Reduced
30%
Sold (30 Days)
20
Median Sale Price
$2.17M
Live data from RLS at REBNY • Updated 5/8/26, 3:13 AM EST
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about this property
The current listed common charges are $1,188 per month. Confirm the exact amount with the listing broker before making an offer.
This property has 2 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms.
The listed interior living area is 1,070 square feet. Verify dimensions independently during due diligence.
According to MLS records, the building was constructed in 1924, making it approximately 102 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.
Pet policy requires confirmation with the listing broker.
At the current list price of $1,200,000 for 1,070 sq ft, the asking price per square foot is approximately $1,121. 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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