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SOLD FOR $1,090,000

Listed at $1,099,999 · Sold 0.9% below asking · Closed December 9, 2024

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Closed For Sale Condo

$1,099,999

$1,028 per sq ft

40 W 55th Street #1-E

Midtown West, Manhattan

MLS® #RLS10979572

RLS at REBNY

Listing by Peter Ashe

2

Bedrooms

2

Baths

1,070

Sq. Ft.

1924

Year Built

Quick Summary

Bedrooms 2
Bathrooms 2
Living Area 1,070 sq ft
Year Built 1924
Ownership Condo
HOA/Common Charges $1,340/mo
Property Taxes $15,756/yr
Neighborhood Midtown West
Floor 1 of 10

Property Highlights

  • Exposure: South facing
  • Style: Prewar architecture
  • Character: Pre-war building (1924)

Property Details

Type Condo
Ownership Condominium
Total Rooms 5
Baths 2 Full
Floor 1 of 10
Exposure South
Pets Yes
Cross Street Fifth Avenue/Avenue of the Americas
Year Built 1924
Living Area 1,070 sq ft
Architectural Style Prewar
Structure Type None
Block/Lot 1270/56

Description

This quintessential 2 bedroom/2 bathroom condo is located in Manhattan's most prestigious shopping, cultural and business districts. It is just steps away from New York's iconic landmarks as Moma, Central Park and Rockefeller Center. This delightful apartment offers high-beamed ceilings and a spacious outdoor deck while providing an intimate ambiance in the center of the city. It was completely renovated with new hardwood floors and high-end appliances when it was converted to a condominium in 2006. A true gem in one of the most desirable locations in the city.

Features & Amenities

Interior Features

Entrance Foyer Building Washer Dryer Install Allowed Common Area

Exterior Features

Building Storage Garden

Building Information

Stories 10
Structure None
Style Prewar

Financial Details

Common Charges $1,340/mo
RE Taxes $15,756/yr ($1,313/mo)
Original Price $1,195,000
Sale Price $1,090,000
Previous Price $1,100,000

Midtown West is a centrally located Manhattan neighborhood known for its proximity to Times Square, Broadway, and the Hudson River. The area features varied housing stock. From historic pre-war cooperatives to modern luxury condominiums, the area offers a sophisticated urban lifestyle with easy access to the city's world-class dining, shopping, and cultural institutions.

Midtown West Live Market Data

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Active Listings

35

Median Asking Price

$810K

Median $/Sqft

$1,388

Avg Days on Market

N/A

New This Week

7

Price Reduced

17%

Sold (30 Days)

3

Median Sale Price

$1.54M

Live data from RLS at REBNY • Updated 3/23/26, 7:52 AM EST

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40 W 55th Street #1-E, Midtown West, New York County • Near Fifth Avenue/Avenue of the Americas

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MLS® ID: RLS10979572
First Listed: 12/1/2023
On Market: 12/1/2023
Price Changed: 9/27/2024
Closed: 12/9/2024
Contract Date: 12/1/2023

Listing Courtesy of Peter Ashe - Asher Alcobi

Listing Contact: (212) 750-3322

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