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for saleRealtyLens property overview
$1,500,000
40 W 55th St Apt 7D
New York, NY, 10019
View more New York, NY property pages2Beds
2Baths
1,070Sqft
$1402$/sqft
Comps
Listing Notes
Prewar 2 bedroom 2 bath in Midtown just steps from 5th Avenue and all the greatest shopping. Perched on the 7th floor, this apartment just clears the surrounding building adding to the excellent light. Southern exposure in the living room keeps the apartment bright all day long. Also North & West exposures and incredibly quiet as it overlooks the interior garden. For those romantic winter days, the apartment has a real working wood burning fireplace. spacious windowed kitchen, hardwood floors, generous storage throughout and two tasteful bathrooms. Master bedroom has an en-suite bath and great closets. Additional storage included. Approximately 1, 070 square feet. This boutique prewar condominium was designed by renowned architect, Rosario Candela. Building features 24 hour doorperson, bike storage and central laundry room. Conveniently located near Central Park, Rockefeller Center, Museum of Modern Art, Carnegie Hall, the best in shopping, theaters and restaurants. Nearby subways include E, M, F, N, R, Q, 4, 5, 6, 1.
Market Insights
Below nearby median-7.5%
$1402/sqft vs a nearby median of $1516/sqft.
Nearby median$1516/sqft
Nearby properties8
Property size1,070 sqft
- -7.5% versus the nearby median price per square foot.
- Price history is limited, so current comps matter more than trend alone.
- 1,070 sqft creates a usable price-per-square-foot read.
Pricing Read
Yardstick fair value$1.65M$1.54M – $1.75M · 78% confidence
vs ask $1.50M−$146k (−9.7%)
Asking price is about 9.7% below the fair value — likely to draw competing offers if it's still on market.
$1,445/sqft median across 6 tight comps × 1,070 sqft= $1.55M
- Transit access+$62k +4.0%
- Pre-war character+$39k +2.5%
Cumulative NYC adjustments+$100k+6.5%
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Listing Details
- Days on market
- 7 days
- Last price change
- No change recorded
- Listed
- May 6, 2026
- Photos
- 6 photos
- Property type
- condos
- Status
- for sale
- Last sold
- Mar 29, 2017 · $1,555,000
Features & Amenities
ElevatorPets AllowedModern KitchenLarge KitchenMaster BedroomEnsuiteFireplaceHardwood FloorsDenShopping
Building Facts
- Year built
- 1924
- Stories
- 10
- Total units
- 39
- Residential units
- 35
- Building area
- 1.05 ac
- Lot size
- 7,531 sqft
- Land use
- Mixed residential and commercial buildings
- Building class
- RM
From NYC public records where available.
Price History
May 13, 2026Initial record
$1,500,000for sale
Public Records
DOB violations1 open
40 total recorded against the building
HPD violations0 open
2 total recorded
ACRIS documents0
Tax-lot deed, mortgage, and transfer records on file
311 calls (12 mo)23,763
Top: illegal parking
Top complaint types in ZIP 10019
- Illegal Parking2,838
- Homeless Person Assistance1,556
- HEAT/HOT WATER1,427
- Encampment1,419
- Noise - Residential1,157
Recent DOB
- Oct 4, 2023V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED · AEUHAZ1-FAIL TO CERTIFY CLASS 1 NONE
- Nov 10, 2020V*-DOB VIOLATION - Resolved · E-ELEVATOR ELEVATORREQUIRED
- Nov 10, 2020V*-DOB VIOLATION - Resolved · E-ELEVATOR ELEVATORREQUIRED
- Nov 16, 2017V*-DOB VIOLATION - Resolved · E-ELEVATOR ELEVATORREQUIRED
Recent HPD
- Jan 9, 2018Class C · § 27-2005 ADM CODE & 309 M/D LAW ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF HOT WATER EXCEEDING A 130 DEGREES FAHRENHEIT IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 7D, 7th STORY
- Oct 2, 2015Class I · SECTION27-2107 ADM CODE OWNER FAILED TO FILE A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT AS REQUIRED BY ADM CODE ?27-2097 AND IS THEREFORE SUBJECT TO CIVIL PENALTIES, PRO...
Sourced from NYC Open Data (DOB, HPD, ACRIS). Updated as the city republishes — check the original source for live status.