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Rockefeller Apartments, 24 West 55th Street, #7F

$750,000 | 1 bed, 1 bath
Building Profile  | 
27 days on Market

Key Details

  • Listed: Oct 25, 2024
    Last Price Change: ($75,000) on Nov 12
    Days on Market: 27
    Building Type: Cooperative
    Neighborhood: Midtown West (Manhattan)
    Doorman: FT Doorman
    Listing viewed 254 times
Monthly Maintenance: $3,184
Est. Monthly Mortgage: $2,487
Total Est. Monthly Carrying Cost: $5,671
Note: the above is based on a down payment of 50% ($375,000), which is the minimum amount permitted by the building.

Description

Loaded with design cred, Apartment 7F at 24 West 55th Street in the landmarked Rockefeller Apartments is a sophisticated one bedroom beauty. With stylish contemporary notes, this renovated property enjoys full Southwestern light with views onto the building’s legendary garden oasis, designed in the style of the nearby Museum of Modern Art sculpture courtyard. The living room is right-sized for entertaining with brand new floor-to-ceiling double glazed casement windows, custom dark wood built-in console with hard wired pin lighting and display shelving, decorative bolection fireplace mantle with Crema marble facing, and wooden venetian blinds in the original Bauhaus style.

The Dining L allows for comfortable seating with a Western-facing window and bright light. Adjacent is the all-work, no-fuss windowed kitchen fitted in handsome stainless steel countertops and white utility cabinetry with two closets for utility and kitchen supplies. The appliance package is all-Miele, including a four-burner cooktop, full-sized oven and dishwasher.

The double refrigerator drawers are Signature with smart diagnostics.

The bedroom enjoys an oversized three panel casement window and multiple closets. The bed wall features an integrated contemporary headboard to fit a king or queen sized bed. The classic black and white tiled bathroom offers a white porcelain pedestal sink, original Bauhaus style three part mirror, built-in medicine cabinets, shower/tub combination with three quarter glass door and original cast iron bathtub.

Features of this sleek renovation include upgraded electricity on dimmers and attractive Italian track pin lighting for art display, wooden venetian blinds, original chevron hardwood floors, new double glazed windows and thru-the-wall individual HVACs in each room with radiator heating.

Washer/dryer is not permitted.

Located just north of The Museum of Modern Art in Midtown Manhattan, The Rockefeller Apartments comprise two matching prewar residential cooperative buildings at 17 West 54th Street and 24 West 55th Street joined by an architecturally significant interior garden courtyard . The buildings were developed by Nelson Rockefeller in 1936 with architect Wallace K. Harrison and are some of the most renowned Art Deco cooperative landmarks in Manhattan. Known for their distinctive Bauhaus features such as curved casement windows and a warm limestone color, they are unique and prized among all cooperatives in New York City. Shareholders enjoy 24 hour doormen, porter staff, live-in superintendent, laundry room, courtyard garden and storage (as available).

75% financing is permitted. Pied-a-terre ownership and pets are okay. Fifth Avenue shopping, restaurants, The Museum of Modern Art, Rockefeller Center, Central Park, Broadway entertainment, and all forms of major transportation are nearby. There is a 2% flip tax.

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Listing courtesy of Corcoran Group

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About Rockefeller Apartments, 24 West 55th Street

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Rockefeller Apartments, 24 West 55th Street has received a CityRealty Rating of 86, based on:

 
Architecture

Anything above 30 is remarkable, from 20-29 is distinguished and from 11-19 is average, while below 11 is below average.

 
Location

Anything above 27 is remarkable, from 18-26 is distinguished and from 9-17 is average, while below 9 is below average.

 
Features

Anything above 22 is remarkable, from 16-21 is distinguished and from 9-15 is average, while below 9 is below average.

Rating Summary

27
Out of 44
+
27
Out of 36
+
24
Out of 39
+
8
=
86
Out of 119
 

Architecture Rating: Points Breakdown

Exterior:
Very Attractive 5 out of 8 points
Retail Quality:
High-End 5 out of 5 points
Canopy Entrance:
Dramatic 3 out of 3 points
Alterations:
Well Done 1 out of 2 points
Plaza Or Atrium:
None 0 out of 3 points
Contextual Design:
No, but Very Good 3 out of 3 points
Skyline:
Exists 1 out of 2 points
Local Visibility:
Highly Visible 2 out of 2 points
Watertank:
Attractively Enclosed 2 out of 2 points
Airconditioners:
Discrete 1 out of 2 points
Free Standing:
No 0 out of 2 points
Gargoyles:
None 0 out of 2 points
Garden:
Attractive 2 out of 2 points
Fenestration:
Consistent 1 out of 1 points
Landmark:
No 0 out of 2 points
Unity:
Unified Design 1 out of 1 points
Illumination:
None 0 out of 1 points
Water Element:
None 0 out of 1 points

Location Rating: Points Breakdown

Street Ambience:
Very Attractive with Trees 4 out of 5 points
Distance To Neighborhood Center:
Less than 10 blocks 5 out of 5 points
Views:
Impressive 3 out of 4 points
Neighborhood Ambience:
Very Attractive 3 out of 3 points
Traffic Noise:
Some 2 out of 3 points
Protected Views:
Only Top Floors 1 out of 2 points
Distance To Subway:
Less than 3 Short Blocks 2 out of 2 points
Firedepartment Noise:
No Noise 2 out of 2 points
Distance To Supermarket:
3-5 Short Blocks 1 out of 2 points
Distance To Park:
More than 6 Short Blocks 0 out of 2 points
Distance To Water:
More than 6 Short Blocks 0 out of 2 points
Shopping:
5 or less Short Blocks 2 out of 2 points
Schools:
No Noise 1 out of 1 points
Noise From Nightlife:
None 1 out of 1 points

Features Rating: Points Breakdown

Lobby:
Stunning 5 out of 5 points
Units Per Floor:
5-9 2 out of 5 points
Ceiling:
8-9 Feet 1 out of 4 points
Balconies:
Some 1 out of 3 points
Health Club:
Yes 1 out of 2 points
Private Gardens:
Substantial 2 out of 2 points
Storage Rooms:
Minimal 1 out of 2 points
Bay Windows:
Some 1 out of 1 points
Fireplaces:
Some 1 out of 1 points
Door Person:
Yes 1 out of 1 points
Concierge:
Yes 1 out of 1 points
Elevator Person:
Yes 1 out of 1 points
Recreational Roof:
None 0 out of 1 points
Driveway:
None 0 out of 1 points
Maids Room:
Some 1 out of 1 points
Catering:
None 0 out of 1 points
Garage:
None 0 out of 1 points
Mixed Use:
No 0 out of 1 points
Non Rectilinear Form:
Yes 1 out of 1 points
Unusual Layouts:
Some 1 out of 1 points
Prewar:
Yes 1 out of 1 points
Other Amenities:
Many 2 out of 2 points

Building Amenities

  • FT Doorman
  • Pre War
  • Full Service Garage
  • Garden
  • Elevator
  • Landmarked

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Pros
  • Very large rounded bay windows
  • Doorman
  • Elevator persons
  • Prime location across from the garden of the Museum of Modern Art
  • Sundecks
  • Fireplaces
  • Through-block project
  • Close to Subway
Cons
  • No garage
  • No health club
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Subways

  1. F
at 6th Ave 0.14 miles
  1. M
  2. E
at 5th Ave and 53rd 0.15 miles
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  3. R
at 5th Ave and 60th 0.25 miles
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  2. D
at Broadway and 53rd 0.28 miles
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at Broadway 0.39 miles
  1. 6
at Lexington Ave 0.42 miles
  1. 4
  2. 5
at Lexington Ave and 60th 0.44 miles

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