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55 Park Avenue, #14W

Listing no longer available on CityRealty as of Oct 11, 2018
It previously was on the market for a total of 486 days.
Last Sold on Oct 10, 2018 for $1,070,000
2 beds, 1.5 baths
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  • Buyers
  • Eric Newcomer
  • Nadine Zubenko
  • Sellers
  • Susan A. Powers
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1 apartment is currently available in this building.
486 days on Market

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Key Details

  • Listed: Jun 12, 2017
    Last Price Change: ($25,000) on Oct 11
    Days on Market: 486
    Building Type: Cooperative
    Neighborhood: Murray Hill (Manhattan)
    Doorman: FT Doorman
Monthly Maintenance: $3,830
Est. Monthly Mortgage: -
Total Est. Monthly Carrying Cost: $8,443
Note: the above is based on a down payment of 35% ($374,500), which is the minimum amount permitted by the building.

Description

THE APARTMENT

Spectacular describes this gorgeous prewar 2 bedroom, 1.5 bath Co-Op with 45ft frontage on Park Avenue and fabled views from all rooms, including of the Empire State Building, Chrysler Building and Grand Central. This grand home with South, West and North views boasts 3 exposures with large windows to let in the light.

Luxuriate in the huge living room with its gorgeous city view, wood burning fireplace, herringbone wood floors, molding details and 9.5ft ceilings.

The dining room with Northwest exposure and views of the Chrysler Building, creates a grand setting for your dining experience. For the chef in you, there is a well sized windowed kitchen.

What better way to relax than in your large master bedroom with southwest exposure and views of the Empire State Building? The second bedroom features western exposure with dramatic city views as well as a windowed half bathroom.

This apartment comes with through-wall A/C in the entertaining area and master bedroom, along with a windowed A/C in the second bedroom.

If you are looking for great space, prewar charm and superb views, then this is the home for you.

THE BUILDING
Designed by Fred French in the 1920s, this prewar, 16 story building originally featured two apartments per floor, 9.5ft ceilings, herringbone hardwood floors, a wood-burning fireplace and molding details.

With only 2 apartments per floor, these grand homes offer everyone a place to live in style and privacy.

The building amenities include a full-time elevator operator, individual storage and central laundry room. An attentive superintendent, outstanding staff and mail delivery to your front door round out the excellent services this building provides.

55 Park Avenue is located in the highly sought after neighborhood of Murray Hill full of great restaurants, shops, museums, Trader Joe's, Fairway and Madison Square Park, with proximity to Grand Central Terminal and various options for public transportation.

Pied-a-terres and pets are welcome on a case-by-case basis.

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About 55 Park Avenue

66

55 Park Avenue has received a CityRealty Rating of 66, 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

20
Out of 44
+
26
Out of 36
+
12
Out of 39
+
8
=
66
Out of 119
 

Architecture Rating: Points Breakdown

Exterior:
Very Attractive 5 out of 8 points
Retail Quality:
None 2 out of 5 points
Canopy Entrance:
Attractive 2 out of 3 points
Alterations:
None 2 out of 2 points
Plaza Or Atrium:
None 0 out of 3 points
Contextual Design:
Yes and Good 2 out of 3 points
Skyline:
Exists 1 out of 2 points
Local Visibility:
Highly Visible 2 out of 2 points
Watertank:
Enclosed 1 out of 2 points
Airconditioners:
Allowed and Present 0 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:
No Consistency 0 out of 1 points
Landmark:
Part of Historic District 1 out of 2 points
Unity:
Unrelated Base 0 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:
Outstanding 5 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:
Considerable 1 out of 3 points
Protected Views:
Many 2 out of 2 points
Distance To Subway:
3-5 Short Blocks 1 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:
3-6 Short Blocks 1 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:
Some Noise 0 out of 1 points
Noise From Nightlife:
Some 0 out of 1 points

Features Rating: Points Breakdown

Lobby:
Quite Stylish 3 out of 5 points
Units Per Floor:
2 4 out of 5 points
Ceiling:
8-9 Feet 1 out of 4 points
Balconies:
None 0 out of 3 points
Health Club:
None 0 out of 2 points
Private Gardens:
None 0 out of 2 points
Storage Rooms:
None 0 out of 2 points
Bay Windows:
None 0 out of 1 points
Fireplaces:
Some 1 out of 1 points
Door Person:
Yes 1 out of 1 points
Concierge:
None 0 out of 1 points
Elevator Person:
None 0 out of 1 points
Recreational Roof:
None 0 out of 1 points
Driveway:
None 0 out of 1 points
Maids Room:
None 0 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:
No 0 out of 1 points
Unusual Layouts:
No 0 out of 1 points
Prewar:
Yes 1 out of 1 points
Other Amenities:
Some 1 out of 2 points

Building Amenities

  • Conversion Year: 1985
  • FT Doorman
  • Resident Storage
  • Elevator
  • Laundry Room

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