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· Closed November 22, 2019

40 W 55th Street #6-B
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40 W 55th Street #6-B

Midtown West, Manhattan

MLS® #RLS10401726

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Listing by Compass

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 $1,402/mo
Property Taxes $16,632/yr
Neighborhood Midtown West
Floor 6 of 10

Property Highlights

  • Exposure: East,North,South facing
  • Fireplace: Wood-burning or decorative fireplace
  • Style: Prewar architecture

Property Details

Type Condo
Ownership Condominium
Total Rooms 5
Baths 2 Full
Floor 6 of 10
Exposure East,North,South
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
Block/Lot 1270/56

Description

This luxurious two or three-bedroom, two-bathroom condo home features a beautiful prewar layout, high ceilings, and an original wood-burning fireplace. This flexible floor plan has a living room spanning 22-feet and functions as a three bedroom or a gracious two bedroom with French doors to the formal dining room, windowed study or guest quarters. The spacious windowed kitchen is clad in marble and appointed with Sub-Zero refrigerator, Miele dishwasher and an undermount sink. Two windowed marble baths, oak hardwood floors, intricate crown moldings, north and south exposures, and thru-wall air conditioning complete this tasteful home. With just four residences per floor this Rosario Candela designed building offers classic prewar elegance with full-services including a 24-hour doorman and central laundry. Originally built in 1924 the building was fully renovated and established as a condominium in 2006. With the Museum of Modern Art as a distinguished neighbor, one can enjoy the MOMA sculpture garden like it was your own, or enjoy the many exhibits and screenings. This home offers a curated New York life with the historic architecture of the Seagram Building and Lever House on 53rd Street, Central Park to the north, and Columbus Circle to the west and Rockefeller Center and Broadway shows close by. Pet friendly with low monthlies.

Features & Amenities

Interior Features

Entrance Foyer Building Washer Dryer Install Allowed Common Area Fireplace

Building Information

Stories 10
Style Prewar

Financial Details

Common Charges $1,402/mo
RE Taxes $16,632/yr ($1,386/mo)
Sale Price $1,850,000
Previous Price $1,899,000

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

$780K

Median $/Sqft

$1,388

Avg Days on Market

N/A

New This Week

0

Price Reduced

18%

Sold (30 Days)

4

Median Sale Price

$1.73M

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40 W 55th Street #6-B, Midtown West, New York County • Near Fifth Avenue/Avenue of the Americas

MLS® ID: RLS10401726
First Listed: 6/17/2014
Price Changed: 6/17/2014
Closed: 11/22/2019
Contract Date: 4/16/2019

Listing Courtesy of Compass - Julia Hoagland

Listing Contact: (646) 696-1372

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