Apr 04, 2012
Carter's Review
This attractive, 9-story, mid-block, pre-war, rental apartment building at 347 West 55th Street was originally a hotel known as the Cambria.
It has 96 apartments.
It is on one of Clinton’s most attractive blocks and is convenient to Columbus Circle, Central Park and the Theater District.
This neighborhood has good public transportation.
Bottom Line
The Cambria at 347 West 55th Street is an elegant, pre-war building on one of Clinton’s best blocks. It is convenient to Columbus Circle, Central Park and the Theater District.
Description
The light-brown-brick building has a recessed entrance and a two-story rusticated base over a half-story stone level.
The building has three bandcourses and attractive light sconces flank the recessed entrance.
The building’s rooflines are staggered and have diagonal masonry and the top floor has arched decorative pediments.
The building’s windows are inset.
Amenities
The building has a live-in superintendent.
Apartments
The apartments are studios and one-bedrooms. Some have open kitchens and some have enclosed kitchens.
- No Fee Rental built in 1911
- 2 apartments currently for rent ($2.8K to $3.5K)
- Located in Midtown West
- 96 total apartments 96 total apartments
- Doorman
- Pets Allowed