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Seller's Agent in 2023
Barbara Lockwood
Douglas Elliman Real Estate
(917) 670-7787
1 in this area
5 Total Sales
40 W 55th St Unit 7B New York, NY 10019
Midtown NeighborhoodEstimated Value: $1,646,000 - $2,006,000
2
Beds
2
Baths
1,354
Sq Ft
$1,542/mo
HOA Fee
About This Home
As of July 2023A charming elegant prewar boutique Condominium, built by the renowned architect, Rosario Candela with stunning interiors, lobby and vestibules by Sean Johnson, inspired by the Museum Of Modern Art, makes for a lovely combination of prewar charm with contemporary cache in this central midtown 5 room mint condition home right off Fifth Avenue at the epicenter of New York City.
This 1,354 square foot home was purchased as a pied a terre but was rarely used and is now being offered unfurnished or completely furnished, soup to nuts ! A sunny home with high ceilings, beautiful wood oak plank floors, oversized windows and nicely proportioned rooms with a useable unique layout as a 2 or 3 bedroom home. Enter a proper foyer large enough for a home office which leads to a stunning large living room perfect for entertaining with a wood burning fireplace plus great wall space for your art. There is a multi- purpose room which can be utilized as a guest bedroom, home office for two or a formal dining room. This room has 2 entrances and includes a sliding door for privacy . The square chef's kitchen has two windows, a Subzero, Miele dishwasher, GE Profile Range and a Bosch washer/dryer. The private bedroom wing is reached through a hallway where you have the large primary chamber with a wall of closets and an en-suite renovated windowed bathroom. The second bedroom is well proportioned and accommodates 2 beds with a walk in closet, the second windowed renovated bathroom is perfectly situated for guests as well. There is through the wall air conditioning in every room.
The 24 hour doorman building offers excellent security, resident manager and bike room. There are 35 units and 10 floors for an intimate feel with only 4 units on the floor and situated on a pretty tree lined street. Experience the best restaurants and cafes New York has to offer with Rockefeller City, The MOMA, Central Park, Carnegie Hall, Columbus Circle , AOL Center with Whole Foods and world class shopping. Enjoy every convenience in this walk everywhere location with transportation at your doorstep. This is a wonderful primary home, pied-a-terre, corporate purchase or investment.
Last Listed By
Douglas Elliman Real Estate License #30LO0994584 Listed on: 03/21/2023
Property Details
Home Type
Condominium
Est. Annual Taxes
$19,168
Year Built
1924
Lot Details
0
HOA Fees
$1,542 per month
Listing Details
- Exposures: North,South
- Property SubType: Apartment
- Property Type: Residential
- Neighborhood: Middle West Side
- Entry Level: 7
- ResoPropertyType: Residential
- Special Features: None
- Property Sub Type: Condos
- Stories: 10
Interior Features
- Appliances: Dryer, Washer Dryer Allowed, Washer
- Living Area: 1354.0
- Living Area Units: Square Feet
- Rooms (Total): 5
Beds/Baths
- Full Bathrooms: 2
- Bathrooms Integer: 2
- Bedrooms: 2
Garage/Parking
- Garage: No
Condo/Co-op/Association
- Common Charge/Maintenance Fee: 1542.0
- Common Charge/Maintenance Fee Frequency: Monthly
- Common Interest: Condominium
- ResoAssociationFeeFrequency: Monthly
Building Info
- New Construction: No
- Units: 36
- Total Stories: 10
- Year Built: 1924
Tax Info
- Tax Block: 01270
- Tax Annual: 18228.0
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
Mar 21, 2023
Closed on
Jul 6, 2023
Sold by
Onalson Inc
Bought by
Kohn Julie Ann and Swift Joseph Daniel
Seller's Agent
Barbara Lockwood
Douglas Elliman Real Estate
List Price
$2,150,000
Sold Price
$2,100,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$50,000
-2.33%
Total Days on Market
69
Views
46
Current Estimated Value
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$252,591
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-5.33%
Purchase Details
Closed on
Nov 21, 2007
Sold by
Gs 40 West 55Th Street Llc and % Samson Management Llc
Bought by
Onalson Inc
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
| Date | Buyer | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kohn Julie Ann | $2,100,000 | -- | |
| Onalson Inc | $1,547,740 | -- |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/06/2023 07/06/23 | Sold | $2,100,000 | -2.3% | $1,551 / Sq Ft |
| 06/13/2023 06/13/23 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 04/04/2023 04/04/23 | For Sale | $2,150,000 | -- | $1,588 / Sq Ft |
Source: Real Estate Board of New York (REBNY)
Tax History Compared to Growth
Tax History
| Year | Tax Paid | Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. | Land | Improvement |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $19,168 | $153,321 | $87,083 | $66,238 |
| 2023 | $18,233 | $148,637 | $87,083 | $61,554 |
| 2022 | $17,900 | $160,447 | $87,083 | $73,364 |
| 2021 | $16,614 | $135,437 | $87,083 | $48,354 |
| 2020 | $17,422 | $151,582 | $87,083 | $64,499 |
| 2019 | $16,792 | $144,099 | $87,083 | $57,016 |
| 2018 | $15,728 | $141,715 | $87,083 | $54,632 |
| 2017 | $14,435 | $142,965 | $87,083 | $55,882 |
| 2016 | $13,191 | $122,940 | $87,083 | $35,857 |
| 2015 | $8,776 | $119,249 | $87,083 | $32,166 |
| 2014 | $8,776 | $91,450 | $87,083 | $4,367 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
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Barbara Lockwood
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Source: Real Estate Board of New York (REBNY)
MLS Number: RLS10865049
APN: 1270-1027
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