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40 W 55TH Street #8A
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40 W 55TH Street #8A

Midtown West, Manhattan

FORTY WEST FIFTY FIFTH

MLS® #RLS10073009

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 $1,450/mo
Property Taxes $12,000/yr
Neighborhood Midtown West
Floor 8 of 10

Property Highlights

  • Exposure: North,South,West facing
  • Style: Prewar architecture
  • Climate Control: Wall Units

Property Details

Type Condo
Ownership Condominium
Total Rooms 5
Baths 2 Full
Floor 8 of 10
Exposure North,South,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 # 1270-1030

Description

Apartment 8A is situated in 40 West 55th Street, a prewar Rosario Candela full service doorman building with an unbeatable location in the heart of Midtown Manhattan. This spacious and sunny home offers a flexible floor plan encompassing two large bedrooms and a formal dining room that can alternatively be used as a third bedroom. Get your fresh food deliveries from Whole Foods at Columbus Circle four blocks north. Visit the Museum of Modern Art and Carnegie Hall both are one block away and Central Park four blocks away.The hardwood floors that run throughout are complemented by lots of natural light streaming in through windows in every single room. The large living room is centered around a wood-burning fireplace, while the open-plan layout here allows for a variety of setups to suit your taste, with space for both a living and dining room setup. The separate formal dining room can provide even more entertaining space, or you can choose to utilize it as a third bedroom, as shown in the alternative floor plan. The separate eat-in windowed kitchen features an all-white decor scheme, seamlessly incorporating ample cabinet space and appliances, including a waste disposal unit and dishwasher. Two full bathrooms one en-suite in the master and one off of the hall are both windowed. There are five large closets. Washer/Dryers are allowed in apartments. Apartment comes with its own storage bin.

Features & Amenities

Interior Features

Separate Formal Dining Room Eat In Kitchen 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 $1,450/mo
RE Taxes $12,000/yr ($1,000/mo)
Original Price $2,425,000
Sale Price $2,250,000
Previous Price $2,425,000

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

$795K

Median $/Sqft

$1,405

Avg Days on Market

N/A

New This Week

0

Price Reduced

19%

Sold (30 Days)

4

Median Sale Price

$1.73M

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40 W 55TH Street #8A, Midtown West, New York County • Near Fifth Avenue & Avenue of the Americas

Floor Plans

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MLS® ID: RLS10073009
First Listed: 5/14/2016
Price Changed: 8/26/2016
Closed: 11/16/2016
Contract Date: 5/14/2016

Listing Courtesy of The Corcoran Group - Beverley J Rouse

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