40 W 55TH Street #3A

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 primary 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.