Building
40W55
40 W 55th St, Manhattan, NY 10019

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40W55 is a midrise condo building located at 40 W 55th St in Manhattan. It was built in 1925. The structure rises 10 stories and contains 35 units.


40W55 provides a professional service level featuring full time doorman. This building offers bike room, elevator and laundry in building. Pets are welcome in this pet-friendly community.

Units

Unit
Status
Price
$2,141,667 Avg.
Price/Sq. Ft.
$1,582/sf Avg.
Bd
Ba
Sq. Ft.
Floor Plan
40 W 55th St - #5BActive$2,300,000$1,699/sf221,354View
40 W 55th St - #4BOpen House: May 20, 6:30PM - 7:30PMActive$2,150,000$1,588/sf221,354View
40 W 55th St - #5AActive$1,975,000$1,459/sf221,354View

Building
40W55
40 W 55th St, Manhattan, NY 10019

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Building Amenities

Bike Room
Elevator
Full-Time Doorman
Laundry in Building
Midrise
Pre-war

Building PoliciesUPDATED 01/16/2023

General Policies
Pet Policy: Pets Allowed
Sales & Financial Policies
Min Down Payment: 10%
Tax Deductibility: -
Policies are subject to change at the discretion of building management and may not apply to renters.

Building Facts

Building Overview
Property Type: Condo
Building Size: Midrise
Access: Elevators [2]
Service Level: Full Time Doorman
Year Built: 1925
Building Era: Pre-war
Year Last Altered: 1998
Building Class: RM
Architect: Rosario Candela
Owner: GS 40 WEST 55TH STREE
Developer: Samson Management & Ditmas Management
Size & Dimensions
Units: 35
Stories: 10
Building Sq. Ft.: 47,850 Sq. Ft.
Lot Sq. Ft.: 7,531 Sq. Ft.
Building Width: 75 Ft.
Building Depth: 84 Ft.
Lot Width: 75 Ft.
Lot Depth: 100.42 Ft.
Buildings on Lot: 1
Zoning & Use
Zoning Districts: C5-P
Land Use Category: RM
Residential Units: 35
Total Units: 35
Residential Area(SF): 42,107 Sq. Ft.
Commercial Area(SF): 3,551 Sq. Ft.
Location Details
Street Address: 40 W 55th St
Zip Code: 10019
Building Name: 40W55
Complex Name: -
Neighborhood: Theater District
City: Manhattan
State: NY
Districts
Community District: 105
City Council: 4
Police Precinct: 18
Fire Department: E023
School District: 02

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Schools

SchoolTypeGradesDistanceRating
St Thomas Choir SchoolPrivate3-80.3 mi
NR
The Browning SchoolPrivateK-120.4 mi
NR
Jacqueline Kennedy-Onassis High SchoolPublic9-120.5 mi
5
P.S. 35Public1-120.5 mi
NR

St Thomas Choir School

3-8, 0.3 mi, Private

NR

The Browning School

K-12, 0.4 mi, Private

NR

Jacqueline Kennedy-Onassis High School

9-12, 0.5 mi, Public

5

P.S. 35

1-12, 0.5 mi, Public

NR

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

More information about 40 W 55th St, Manhattan, NY 10019

As a benchmark, a 2-bedroom condo at 40 West 55th Street, Unit 5B is currently on the market at $2,300,000, while West 55th Street recently sold for $1,399,000. This building sits amid Central Park South, Upper West Side, Theater District, Midtown Manhattan and Midtown East, intersecting ZIP codes 10153, 10151, 10111, 10107 and 10106 — and directly borders West New York, Weehawken, New York, Manhattan and Guttenberg. For added insight, see how this compares to average rental rates in Manhattan. *All numbers are for indication only and are not guaranteed.

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Updated as of Apr 3, 2026.