A charming elegant prewar boutique Condominium, built by the renowned architect, Rosario Candela with stunning interiors, lobby and vestibules by Sean Johnson, inspired by the Museum Of Modern Art, makes for a lovely combination of prewar charm with contemporary cache in this central midtown 5 room mint condition home right off Fifth Avenue at the epicenter of New York City.
This 1,354 square foot home was purchased as a pied-a-terre but was rarely used and is now being offered unfurnished or completely furnished, soup to nuts ! A sunny home with high ceilings, beautiful wood oak plank floors, oversized windows and nicely proportioned rooms with a useable unique layout as a 2 or 3 bedroom home. Enter a proper foyer large enough for a home office which leads to a stunning large living room perfect for entertaining with a wood burning fireplace plus great wall space for your art. There is a multi- purpose room which can be utilized as a guest bedroom, home office for two or a formal dining room. This room has 2 entrances and includes a sliding door for privacy . The square chef's kitchen has two windows, a Subzero, Miele dishwasher, GE Profile Range and a Bosch washer/dryer. The private bedroom wing is reached through a hallway where you have the large primary chamber with a wall of closets and an en-suite renovated windowed bathroom. The second bedroom is well proportioned and accommodates 2 beds with a walk in closet, the second windowed renovated bathroom is perfectly situated for guests as well. There is through the wall air conditioning in every room.
The 24 hour doorman building offers excellent security, resident manager and bike room. There are 35 units and 10 floors for an intimate feel with only 4 units on the floor and situated on a pretty tree lined street. Experience the best restaurants and cafes New York has to offer with Rockefeller City, The MOMA, Central Park, Carnegie Hall, Columbus Circle , AOL Center with Whole Foods and world class shopping. Enjoy every convenience in this walk everywhere location with transportation at your doorstep. This is a wonderful primary home, pied-a-terre, corporate purchase or investment.
Sold for $2,100,000
$2,100,000
40 W 55th St APT 7B, New York, NY 10019
2beds
1,354sqft
Condo
Built in 1925
-- sqft lot
$1,992,500 Zestimate®
$1,551/sqft
$7,937 Estimated rent
Home value
$1,992,500
$1.81M - $2.17M
$7,937/mo
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Wood burning fireplaceContemporary cacheHome officeSunny homeMulti-purpose roomCentral parkPrivate bedroom wing
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 1,354 sqft
Property
Details
- Parcel number: 012701027
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Condo
Condition
- Year built: 1925
Community & HOA
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- HOA fee: $1,542 monthly
Location
- Region: New York
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $1,551/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $395,785
- Annual tax amount: $19,828
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/31/2023 | Sold | $2,100,000-2.3%$1,551/sqft |
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| 6/13/2023 | Pending sale | $2,150,000$1,588/sqft |
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| 4/6/2023 | Listed for sale | $2,150,000+38.9%$1,588/sqft |
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| 12/5/2007 | Sold | $1,547,740$1,143/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $19,828 +3.4% | $178,103 +6.3% |
| 2024 | $19,168 +5.1% | $167,517 +2.4% |
| 2023 | $18,233 | $163,528 +1.9% |
| 2022 | -- | $160,447 +18.5% |
| 2021 | -- | $135,437 -10.7% |
| 2020 | -- | $151,582 +5.2% |
| 2019 | $16,738 +7.3% | $144,099 +1.7% |
| 2018 | $15,596 +8% | $141,715 -0.9% |
| 2017 | $14,435 +9.4% | $142,965 +16.3% |
| 2016 | $13,191 | $122,940 +3.1% |
| 2015 | $13,191 +50.3% | $119,249 +30.4% |
| 2014 | $8,776 | $91,450 +0.6% |
| 2013 | -- | $90,869 +4.3% |
| 2012 | -- | $87,105 -20.1% |
| 2011 | -- | $109,018 +10% |
| 2010 | -- | $99,108 -8.3% |
| 2009 | -- | $108,117 |
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Neighborhood: Midtown
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 5/10Ps 111 Adolph S OchsGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.7 mi
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