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SOLD FOR $1,342,500

· Closed April 17, 2014

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

$1,342,500

$1,255 per sq ft

40 W 55TH Street #3D

Midtown West, Manhattan

FORTY WEST FIFTY FIFTH

MLS® #RLS10083449

RLS at REBNY

Listing by The Corcoran Group

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 $1,052/mo
Property Taxes $8,700/yr
Neighborhood Midtown West

Property Highlights

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

Property Details

Type Condo
Ownership Condominium
Total Rooms 4
Baths null Full
Exposure North,South
Pets Yes
Cross Street Fifth Avenue & Avenue of the Americas
Year Built 1924 (New)
Living Area 1,070 sq ft
Architectural Style Prewar
Parcel # 1270-1013

Description

Classic scale and proportions are preserved in this lovely two bedroom, two-bathroom, prewar condominium superbly positioned in the heart of the City. With every convenience just outside the door, this is an exceptional location steps from a wide array of dining, shopping, theaters and only 4 blocks from Central Park! With over 1,000 square feet, this beautifully proportioned condo features prewar detail including high ceilings, crown moldings, hardwood floors, built-in bookshelves and a wood-burning fireplace. The home is very quiet with southern exposures that keep the home filled with natural light. The layout includes a large open living room that features plenty of space for formal dining, a windowed eat-in kitchen with Sub Zero refrigerator, Miele dishwasher and GE Profile range oven and microwave. Both bedrooms are spacious with great closet space and the Master conveniently enjoys a full windowed bath en suite. The second full bath is located just off the second bedroom. This lovely two-bedroom home offers a great opportunity for a wonderful home or pied e terre at a great value in an exceptional Manhattan location. Boutique, prewar full-service condo designed by renowned architect, Rosario Candela with full-time doorman, live-in superintendent, storage, central laundry room and is pet-friendly. The interiors, lobby as well as vestibules have the magnificent touches of Sean Johnson decor inspired by the Museum of Modern Art. Apartment Features: North exposure, South exposure, Wood-burning fireplace, Partial garden view, Floors - hardwood, Light - good, Dishwasher Building Features:

Features & Amenities

Interior Features

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 $1,052/mo
RE Taxes $8,700/yr ($725/mo)
Original Price $1,365,000
Previous Price $1,365,000

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

32

Median Asking Price

$820K

Median $/Sqft

$1,388

Avg Days on Market

N/A

New This Week

1

Price Reduced

16%

Sold (30 Days)

4

Median Sale Price

$1.73M

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

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MLS® ID: RLS10083449
First Listed: 2/7/2014
Price Changed: 4/17/2014
Closed: 4/17/2014
Contract Date: 2/7/2014

Listing Courtesy of The Corcoran Group - Deanna Kory

Listing Contact: (917) 991-2657

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