In Contract
40 West 55th Street, #2B
$2,195,000
($1,621 per ft2)
| 2 beds, 2 baths | Approx. 1,354 ft2
160 days on Market
Key Details
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Listed: Dec 1, 2023Days on Market: 160Building Type: CondominiumNeighborhood: Midtown West (Manhattan)Doorman: FT DoormanListing viewed 146 times
Monthly Common Charges:
$1,416
Monthly Real Estate Taxes:
$1,417
Total Taxes & Fees:
$2,833
($2.09/ft2)
Est. Monthly Mortgage:
$11,967
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Total Est. Monthly Carrying Cost:
$14,800
($10.93/ft2)
Note: the above is based on a down payment of 20% ($439,000),
which is the minimum amount permitted by the building.
Insider Highlights
- Prime Location: This luxurious 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom condominium is located at 40 West 55th Street, #2B in Midtown West, close to Central Park, Rockefeller Center, Times Square, and numerous restaurants and bars.
- Stunning Interior: The apartment, built in 1924 by renowned architect Rosario Candela, features 9’2 ceilings, northern and eastern exposures, custom traditional oak wood floors, a wood-burning marble fireplace, custom bookcases, and a mirrored bar with wine refrigerator.
- High-End Kitchen and Bathrooms: The kitchen boasts eastern exposures, top-of-the-line appliances including a dishwasher, and deluxe fixtures. Both bathrooms have marble/stone/mosaic glass walls and floors, custom built closets, and boast Waterworks accents and luxurious finishes.
- Building Amenities: The pet-friendly building offers a full-time doorman, 24-hour doorman service, package delivery, bike room, central laundry room, and resident storage.
- Financial Details: The property is listed for $2,195,000 ($1,621 per ft2) with monthly common charges of $1,416 and real estate taxes of $1,417, bringing the total taxes & fees to $2,833 ($2.09/ft2).
- Additional Information: The building was converted in 1985 and has 35 apartments across 10 floors. The furniture and fixtures in the apartment are also available for purchase.
Description
Just steps from the hustle and bustle of 5th Avenue, you will instantly feel at home in your unique 5-room, pre-war condo spanning over 1,350 square feet. Built in 1924 by renowned architect Rosario Candela, 40 West 55th Street, 2B is impeccably detailed, stunning, modern, and chic!
This classic five room home features 1,354 square feet for the perfect two bedroom, two bath with a separate dining room, gracious entrance foyer, 9’2 ceilings, northern and eastern exposures, and custom traditional oak wood floors. The living room/entertainment area has a wood-burning marble fireplace, custom bookcases, and a mirrored bar with wine refrigerator.
Marble /stone/mosaic glass walls and floors in baths, and closets are custom built. The eclectic aesthetic of the apartment is evident, while also remaining sleek, yet comfortable. Your clean, traditional kitchen features eastern exposures, top-of-the-line appliances like a dishwasher, and deluxe fixtures.
Both bathrooms boast Waterworks accents and luxurious finishes. Throughout the home is an abundance of closet space. Both the apartment, and the nature of the building is a renowned example and best residential work of the legendary architect Candelas.
With only three neighbors on your floor, privacy should never be an issue for your apartment.
40W55 features a full-time doorman, storage, central laundry and is pet friendly. The building lobby includes touches of Sean Johnson decor, inspired by the Museum of Modern Art. This home has easy access to both the east and west sides and is only steps away from Central Park and many of Manhattan’s most famous attractions, such as Rockefeller Center, Times Square and an abundance of restaurants and bars.
Additionally, furniture and fixtures available for purchase.
This classic five room home features 1,354 square feet for the perfect two bedroom, two bath with a separate dining room, gracious entrance foyer, 9’2 ceilings, northern and eastern exposures, and custom traditional oak wood floors. The living room/entertainment area has a wood-burning marble fireplace, custom bookcases, and a mirrored bar with wine refrigerator.
Marble /stone/mosaic glass walls and floors in baths, and closets are custom built. The eclectic aesthetic of the apartment is evident, while also remaining sleek, yet comfortable. Your clean, traditional kitchen features eastern exposures, top-of-the-line appliances like a dishwasher, and deluxe fixtures.
Both bathrooms boast Waterworks accents and luxurious finishes. Throughout the home is an abundance of closet space. Both the apartment, and the nature of the building is a renowned example and best residential work of the legendary architect Candelas.
With only three neighbors on your floor, privacy should never be an issue for your apartment.
40W55 features a full-time doorman, storage, central laundry and is pet friendly. The building lobby includes touches of Sean Johnson decor, inspired by the Museum of Modern Art. This home has easy access to both the east and west sides and is only steps away from Central Park and many of Manhattan’s most famous attractions, such as Rockefeller Center, Times Square and an abundance of restaurants and bars.
Additionally, furniture and fixtures available for purchase.
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Brown Harris Stevens Residential Sales LLC
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