On entering the apartment, you are immediately struck by the amount of light, expansive windows and the volume of space. The apartment recently went through a complete gut renovation and has been outfitted with all new windows, new A/C systems, open-concept kitchen with all new appliances, an addition of a second full-bathroom, an abundance of custom closets, and recessed lighting, to name a few.
The open north-facing windows provide tremendous light, and the classic curved windows offer a spectacular and clear sightline down 55th Street to 5th Avenue -- a unique feature only found in this specific apartment.
A decorative fireplace graces the living room wall and the restored oak herringbone floors bring in the pre-war charm that the buildings are so known for. The large primary suite is outfitted with more custom closets and plenty of space for a king-sized bed plus additional furniture.
Commissioned by the Rockefeller family in 1936 and designed by architects Wallace Harrison and Andre Fouilhoux, The Rockefeller Apartments, consisting of 24 West 55th Street and 17 West 54th Street, became a landmark in 1984 and maintain a unique example of Art Deco architecture in New York. The location of the Rockefeller Apartments are unparalleled and at the center of the cultural riches of the city including 5th Avenue, MOMA, Carnegie Hall, the theater district and close proximity to Central Park. The full-service white glove cooperative is pet-friendly and permits pied-à-terres.
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People, yellow cabs, bright lights, big crowds, 24-hour eateries and just about every type of store imaginable. it’s a frenetic buzz that only a few places on the globe can offer. And that’s just one part of it. Midtown West is the birthplace of hustle and bustle and it’s bordered by 42nd to the south, 59th Street to the north, 8th Avenue to the west, and 5th Avenue to the east.
Midtown West is not as residential as other neighborhoods in Manhattan. The bustling part of Midtown West is 42nd Street between Times Square and 8th Avenues where the retail and office space, theatres, and attractions are. No matter what time of day it is, you'll always find activity there.
Residential buildings lay near the western end of Midtown West beginning around 8th Avenue.
Location, location, location. Of all the neighborhoods and enclaves of Manhattan, Midtown West is perhaps the most commutable place to live, visit, or work. It contains one of the highest concentrations of subway lines in the Big Apple. A, C, E, N, Q, R, 1, 2, 3, and the 7 train. The transit system feeds the streets with commuters from everywhere. The Port Authority Bus Terminal and nearby Penn Station adds to the number of people that flood Midtown on any given day.
It’s one of the easiest places in all of Manhattan to navigate because it’s a true grid. Uptown, street numbers go up. Downtown, street numbers go down. It’s the same concept from east to west. You really can’t get lost in Midtown West.