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SOLD FOR $2,250,000

· Closed May 18, 2016

40 W 55TH Street #3A
Closed For Sale Condo

$2,250,000

$1,662 per sq ft

40 W 55TH Street #3A

Midtown West, Manhattan

FORTY WEST FIFTY FIFTH

MLS® #RLS10067619

RLS at REBNY

Listing by The Corcoran Group

2

Bedrooms

2

Baths

1,354

Sq. Ft.

1924

Year Built

Quick Summary

Bedrooms 2
Bathrooms 2
Living Area 1,354 sq ft
Year Built 1924
Ownership Condo
HOA/Common Charges $1,332/mo
Property Taxes $11,040/yr
Neighborhood Midtown West
Floor 3 of 10

Property Highlights

  • Views: City
  • Exposure: North,West facing
  • Style: Prewar architecture

Property Details

Type Condo
Ownership Condominium
Total Rooms 5
Baths 2 Full
Floor 3 of 10
View City
Exposure North,West
Cooling Wall Units
Pets Yes
Cross Street Fifth Avenue & Avenue of the Americas
Year Built 1924
Living Area 1,354 sq ft
Architectural Style Prewar
Parcel # 1270-1010

Description

Wow! Come see this perfectly renovated two bedroom, two bath, prewar condo home with a wood-burning fireplace right off 5th Avenue. The renovation is meticulous, with every detail considered marrying classic and contemporary, from the gorgeous hardwood floors to the designer lighting throughout to the spa baths. The high design finishes create an inviting home for both entertaining and living from the moment you arrive into the large welcoming foyer. Through french doors is the gracious formal dining room and beyond the windowed chef's kitchen is finished with granite counters and sleek white cabinets as well as Sub-zero, Miele and GE appliances. The expansive living room easily accommodates a baby grand piano and generous seating area around the fireplace. The tranquil master bedroom has a large walk-in closet and beautifully renovated windowed ensuite bath. The second bedroom has a custom built-in study and closets by the Brazilian designer Ornare. The apartment features wonderful closets all custom designed for maximum storage. The renovation details also includes crown moldings, a BANG AND OLUFSON sound system, a washer/dryer and custom covers for the though-the-wall AC units.40 West 55th Street is a full-service condo in the heart of midtown. There is a 24-hour doorman/concierge, live-in superintendent, laundry, and storage. This elegant and intimate Rosario Candela (Jazz Age New York's pre-eminent architect of luxury apartment buildings circa 1924) building was converted to a condominium in 2007 and has 36 units on 10 floors, the re-designed lobby and vestibules reflect touches of Sean Johnson decor inspired by the Museum of Modern Art. Just off 5th Ave, you can walk to Central Park, MOMA, Carnegie Hall, Columbus Circle, the best in international shopping, theater, movies, restaurants and city wide transportation. Pets and pied-a-terres are welcome.

Features & Amenities

Interior Features

Separate Formal Dining Room Building Washer Dryer Install Allowed Common Area

Building Information

Building FORTY WEST FIFTY FIFTH
Total Units 36
Stories 10
Style Prewar

Financial Details

Common Charges $1,332/mo
RE Taxes $11,040/yr ($920/mo)
Original Price $2,395,000
Sale Price $2,250,000
Previous Price $2,395,000

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

33

Median Asking Price

$810K

Median $/Sqft

$1,405

Avg Days on Market

N/A

New This Week

1

Price Reduced

18%

Sold (30 Days)

4

Median Sale Price

$1.73M

Live data from RLS at REBNY • Updated 3/26/26, 4:14 PM EST

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40 W 55TH Street #3A, Midtown West, New York County • Near Fifth Avenue & Avenue of the Americas

Floor Plans

Floor Plan
MLS® ID: RLS10067619
First Listed: 2/29/2016
Price Changed: 5/19/2016
Closed: 5/18/2016
Contract Date: 2/29/2016

Listing Courtesy of The Corcoran Group - Jennifer Taylor

Listing Contact: (917) 968-7504

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