24 West 55th Street, 8-B

Form and Function. This captivating two-bedroom, two-bathroom home was commissioned by the Rockefellers in 1936 to set a precedent of integrity and simple elegance in residential design. The living room which spans 21 feet is anchored by a clean-lined fireplace, all framed by a dramatic near floor-to-ceiling steel casement window. Off the living room, the dining room with its over 6-foot cylindrical bow window inspires dining in. The entire home has been meticulously renovated to restore the original historic details that come with this important International Modernist landmarked building. The windowed Chef's kitchen with it’s top-of-the-line stainless steel appliances including a Sub-Zero refrigerator retains a balance of old and new with all 1936 cabinetry carefully custom lacquered, and modern additions like a stainless steel glassware cabinet and Danby marble topped counters. The historic integrity of the home shines with herringbone oak floors, flush built-in bookshelves, burnished steel entry door, newly chromed bath fittings affixed to vintage porcelain fixtures and tiles...right down to the Bauhaus door knobs and light switches. The tone of the home is augmented by designer recessed lighting thoughtfully positioned for curated art displays with closet additions and custom closet fittings completing this pristine home. The site of 24 West 55th Street was John D. Rockefeller’s townhouse and essentially his renovation project that took on a new life and helped define an architectural period. This prewar building known as the Rockefeller Apartments, designed by Wallace K. Harrison, offers 24-hour doorman, central laundry, resident superintendent, and a picturesque common garden adjoining the two towers. With the Museum of Modern Art as a distinguished neighbor, one can enjoy the MOMA sculpture garden like it was your own, or be the first to enjoy the many exhibits and screenings. From interior features to location, this home offers a curated New York life, with the historic architecture of the Seagram Building and Lever House on 53rd Street, Central Park to the north, and Columbus Circle to the west and Rockefeller Center and Broadway shows close by. With numerous transportation options either side of your block, The Rockefeller Apartments are poised to benefit from the continued evolution of this compelling central location.